8 Benevolent Baking Companies

From Ex-Con Bakeries to Social Business Sweets

These benevolent baking companies are all about that sweet life. Whether it's charitable cupcakes or bakeries that employ marginalized communities, the ever quoted phrase "make the world a better place" is where it's at for these social businesses.

If you're not into sweets, there's a few bread companies on this list that serves up fresh, tasty and savory carbohydrates that maybe -- if you choose the whole wheat version -- might be a tad healthier than your cake or cookie.

One of the most popular business profiles in this Social Business top list is undoubtedly Panera's pay-what-you-can cafes, which CEO Ronald Saich set up as a means to create unity and self-reliance in the communities. Interestingly enough, those who could afford it actually paid more than the recommended price points, which balanced out those who paid less.

SCORE
1.3 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 18%
Activity 12%
Freshness 8%