Rise Bakery, located in the Village of West Greenville, has officially purchased its storefront after operating on a lease since its grand opening in 2021.
Owner Julian Loue always planned to buy the bakery at the end of his initial three-year lease, which began in October 2021, even though he had an option to extend the lease. He noted that the significant investment in setting up the bakery made the purchase a sensible decision.
“I put around $200,000 into making this place what it is today,” Loue shared regarding the location at 1264 Pendleton St. “From the electrical work to plumbing, I needed to ensure I could keep this space for myself.”
Beyond the financial aspect, Loue views this purchase as a step toward achieving his version of the American Dream and contributing to the evolving identity of the Village of West Greenville. He is also currently serving as the vice president of the Village of West Greenville Association, which is focused on rebranding the area as ‘The Village.’
“This neighborhood is all about determination and ambition,” he expressed. “We’re a community that goes after what we want.”
The sale was facilitated by Rakan Draz, a senior brokerage associate at Trinity Partners, who has been with Loue since the beginning of his journey. Rise Bakery operates from Tuesday to Saturday, welcoming customers from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
