Aracely’s Bakery is known for having delicious cakes, breads, sandwiches, and, most importantly, tamales. The MMS Newsroom checks in with owner and CEO, Araceli Pinal, to learn more about this popular local business.
What is Aracely’s Bakery?
Aracely’s Bakery is a bakery in Franklin Park, IL. We sell Mexican bread, sweet treats, tamales, and Mexican sandwiches called tortas. People come for their morning coffee or even come by for lunch to have something delicious in their tummy. We also sell handmade piñatas made by Melisa Perez-Phonsaneha.
How did you become CEO and owner of Aracely’s Bakery?
My husband and I took over the bakery from my parents, Sixto and Maria Rincon. They founded the bakery in 1984. Now, it’s one of the biggest and most popular bakeries in Franklin Park and beyond.
Tell me about a time when owning the bakery was overwhelming? How did you overcome the challenge?
When owning a bakery, there can be a lot of reasons to give up. But I will always tell myself to keep going, even when it gets hard.
What’s your goal for Aracely’s Bakery?
Our goal for the bakery is to sell nutrition bread and other items in the bakery, provide great customer service, and put a smile on customers’ face.
What is the best part about owning Aracely’s Bakery? What makes you smile?
When I make something from scratch and watch a customer eat it and smile.
That was my final question, would you like to add anything else?
Yes. To my young audience … remember that one small thing or idea can turn into a bigger thing for you in the future.
