Southern Style Sweets

Jenna Davis, owner of Southern Style Sweets, is a Del Mar College Culinary Arts graduate specializing in pastries and custom cakes. She contacted the Del Mar College SBDC in April 2022 for assistance to expand her home business of ten years to a commercial kitchen and storefront bakery.

Del Mar College SBDC Business Advisors Diana Robison and Mike Thompson teamed up to assist Jenna with several pieces of her small business. They guided Jenna through creating a business plan and understanding the licenses and permits required for the bakery. They provided local resources to assist in finding a new location and understanding the lease agreement. They also reviewed Jenna’s past financial performance to determine financial projections at the new location. Jenna was also advised of several loan options for her business.

Southern Style Sweets opened their doors in October 2022 and have not only gained new customers but have increased sales over the past 5 months. They have expanded their menu to include breakfast items, artisan breads, a lunch special on Fridays, and much more.