The cookies from Tate’s Bake Shop are a familiar favorite. Based on the company’s current success, you’d never know the concept was born out of some challenging times. Tate’s only became a recognizable brand after the entrepreneur behind it entered into a bad partnership.
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Be a Smart Cookie
Published: January 27, 2013
Updated: September 05, 2023
Summary
One entrepreneur overcomes a bad partnership and turns her luck around.