Loyal Customer Becomes Newest Owner At His Favorite Bakery-Cafe
Newest Kolache Factory Opens in Pearland
October 06, 2022 // Franchising.com // PEARLAND, Texas - Kolache Factory has opened its newest storefront in Pearland at 1439 East Broadway at the intersection of Broadway and Longwood Drives.
The bakery-café chain is a Texas favorite and specializes in the savory and sweet Czech-inspired kolache pastry filled with fruits, meats, and cheeses. They also offer coffee from Houston coffee roaster, Katz Coffee, as well as hot chocolate, croissants, and muffins.
The latest Kolache Factory store is a testament to the chain’s loyal following as the Pearland store was purchased by a longtime fan of the brand. Tony Palomin, owner and operator of Kolache Factory in Pearland, remembers falling in love with the brand as a regular customer.
“I always loved their food! I never thought I would own a Kolache Factory franchise, but it all seemed to fall into place as I started to rewrite a new chapter for my career,” says Palomin. “I was always surrounded by baked goods working for a large grocery chain, so I’m quite familiar with what makes a quality product, and Kolache Factory has all the ingredients of a high-quality product!”
Palomin worked in retail for H-E-B Grocery for decades. Growing up in New Mexico and learning the meaning of hard work at a very young age, the thought of opening his own business didn’t scare him. Palomin and his business partner/wife, Cristina, are thrilled to own a bakery that was founded on family-centered principles and deep-rooted in old-world European culture.
“We are a very tight-knit family in my shop. We have a small team who are dedicated to their craft and contribute to our relaxed and safe environment”, says Palomin. “Our kids will be helping as well, so that will just add to the family feel of our storefront.”
Palomin and Cristina have two children, ages 14 and 12. Daughter Isabella loves to bake and will likely take over the family business one day.
Kolache Factory Chief Operating Officer Dawn Nielsen is thrilled to see Palomin and his family add to the family business her parents founded more than 40 years ago.
“We couldn’t be happier that such a warm and hardworking family is expanding our own Kolache family right here in Pearland. We have such a deep respect for owners who love our products as much as we do, and we know they’ll be very successful in this town and other future locations,” says Nielsen.
Palomin says he’s focused on making his first an outstanding experience for all who come through Kolache Factory’s doors.
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