Lakeland PBS
❤ Donate
  • Home
  • Support
  • Watch Now
    • Livestream
    • Local Shows
    • Watch Online
    • Schedule
    • Our Channels
    • Webcam
  • Lakeland News
    • News Feed
    • Featured Segments
    • Watch a News Story
    • Watch a Sports Story
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • State Legacy Funding
    • Meetings & Public Filings
    • Education
    • Employment
  • ❤ DONATE

In Business: The U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Co. Grows From One Wrong Delivery

Chris Burns — Sep. 13 2021
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

We all know the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But what happens when life gives you….cream cheese? In this week’s In Business, one order of cream cheese, gone bad, turned a barbecue joint into a cheesecake company.

Owners of Jr’s No. 19 BBQ were in their 5th year of catering in Brainerd when one wrong delivery changed the course of their business. They got a case of cream cheese instead of a brick of cream cheese, so they made a cheesecake. It was both a hit and filled a need, as they were looking for a dessert to serve. The cake was delicious, but it looked like it was cooked by barbeque guys – which helped bring the company’s name to life.

Now, products from The U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Co. are in demand, with 30 to 40 restaurants in the Lakeland viewing area serving the desserts.

Lakeland News is member supported content. Please consider supporting Lakeland News today.

Donate Today
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

By — Chris Burns

Related Posts

The Smokestack in Brainerd Holds BBQing Classes

In Business: Smokestack BBQ Supply Store Opens 2 Locations During Pandemic

Some Restaurants Not Currently Offering Indoor Dining

Big Al’s Bar & Grill in Emily Offers Live Music and Curbside BBQ

  • Program Schedule

Get the free PBS App

roku
Apple TV
FireTV
AndroidTV
Google Play Store
Apple Store

Connect with Us

Watch Lakeland PBS Live Stream!

Contact Us

Directions
Submit an Event
Submit a Video or Photo
Problem with the Website
Need to contact us about something else? Please visit our contact us page for more options.

About Us

Lakeland PBS understands the media that people are exposed to make a significant impact on their lives. Our hope is that the six channels we broadcast along with our online presence provide people with media experiences that make a positive impact on their lives.

Lakeland PBS is where you want to be!

108 Grant Ave NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 | 800-292-0922
KAWE Public Profile | KAWB Public Profile | Cable Provider Channel List | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 Lakeland PBS. All Right Reserved.

How would you like to show your support?

Monthly Contribution

One-Time Contribution

Thank-You Gift

I would like to select a thank-you gift

No Gift

Put 100% of my gift towards programming