Too Many Cooks
Lori and Heather try to deal with their franchisees adding new flavours to the menu.
The Cupcake Girls: Bring it Home, Baby
The Cupcake Girls: If the Show Doesn't Fit
The Cupcake Girls: Uptown & Old Country
The Cupcake Girls: Location, Location, Location
From the Kardashians to the Trumps: Our Top 7 Favorite Family Businesses - Article
Check out our list of 7 broods that made it big in America.
From Confetti to Coconut: The Top 10 Prettiest Creations From The Cupcake Girls - Photo Gallery
“The Cupcake Girls” are back! And while Heather and Lori are busy expanding their empire, we thought we’d sample their top 10 tastiest creations. Go ahead, take a look… you won’t gain a pound!
From Friends to Frenemies - Article
Best Friends Forever? Here’s 10 things that can go wrong while working with your best friend.
From School to CEO - Article
Are you a young boss looking to climb the corporate ladder? Career expert Lindsey Pollak shares five tips that will help you succeed.
7 Secrets of Success - Article
What does it take to climb the career ladder? Here’s 7 tips and traits from bosses on how to lead and succeed.
Should you go into business? - Quiz
Is it a good time to go into business? Are your ducks in a row ready to hit the big time or is the voice in your head saying, “Don’t quit your day job.” Take this quiz to check your business sense!
Could you be a pastry chef? - Quiz
Do you have what it takes to survive those long tedious nights at the bake show? Would you crack like frozen fondant under the pressure? See if you have what it takes!
What’s your wedding cake style? - Quiz
Do you see yourself with a 6-tier monster cake or a detail-oriented cake for an intimate group of friends and family? Are you the fairytale princess bride or a modern working girl? Click to see what kind of cake will suit your wedding style!
Are you a good multitasker? - Quiz
Can you handle work, the holidays, the kids, AND your in-laws without breaking a sweat? Are you the multitasking queen or struggling to pull it all together? Take this quiz while doing laundry, or watching WE tv to test your skills!
Expanding and franchising definitely has it struggles - at the Thurlow store Lori and Heather see that amongst the Divas and Mint Conditions sits a "Pure Passion" cupcake. This is not something on the regular Cupcakes menu. Franchising is all about being the same, consistent - a brand! How should the girls deal with these independent thinkers? Is it "my way or the highway?" Or, is there a bit of room for individualism in the Cupcakes empire?
