Become an owner

Own a piece of your local food system.

24 Karat Bakery Co-op exists to prove that a bakery can do more than make great bread. We believe businesses should strengthen communities, support workers, and keep wealth circulating locally.

By becoming an owner, you're helping build a bakery rooted in craftsmanship, local partnerships, and shared ownership. We're building an institution intended to benefit today's communities and serve future generations.

Local partnerships

We're committed to building relationships with farmers, producers, and small businesses whenever possible.

Worker ownership

The people baking, serving, and growing the business deserve the opportunity to share in its success.

Community wealth

Ownership helps keep resources circulating closer to home and supports a more resilient local economy.

Before you join

No. Community ownership represents membership in the cooperative and is governed by our bylaws and applicable law.

Join the bakery

Whether you've supported us from the beginning or are just discovering us, becoming an owner is a way to help shape the future of 24 Karat Bakery Co-op. Together, we're building something bigger than a bakery.

Community ownership

$250

One-time contribution when shares are offered. Nothing is for sale right now.

A note from the founder

I started 24 Karat Bakery because I believe food has the power to bring people together, and because I wanted to build a business that belonged to more than one person.

This co-op is an experiment in community ownership, local partnerships, and creating something that can outlast any one individual. Thank you for considering becoming part of it.

Nicholas Herron

Founder & Worker-Owner, 24 Karat Bakery Co-op