Bread & Butter Bakeshop Showcases Local Flavor and Franchise Opportunities at Aklan Product Expo 2025

by Mark Reyes

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Bread & Butter Bakeshop, one of Western Visayas’ most beloved homegrown bakery brands, proudly participated in the Aklan Product Expo 2025, an annual event held this week at SM City Iloilo that highlights the best products and enterprises from the province.

The expo served as an excellent platform for Bread & Butter to showcase its wide range of popular baked goods — from breads and pastries to specialty cakes and regional delicacies — while also highlighting its franchise program to potential business partners.

“We are deeply grateful to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Aklan and to Congressman Jess Marquez for their unwavering support to SMEs and for opening more opportunities for local producers to grow and scale,” the company said in a statement. “Events like the Aklan Product Expo strengthen our connection with customers, partners, and future franchisees.”

Throughout the week-long exhibition, the Bread & Butter booth drew a steady stream of visitors — including prospective franchisees eager to join the brand’s growing network of stores across the region. The company, a proud member of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), announced that it is now open for franchising in Iloilo, Capiz, Guimaras, and other strategic locations in Western Visayas.

The event also coincided with the global celebration of World Bread Day, making Bread & Butter’s participation even more meaningful. “This celebration is not just about bread — it’s about community, livelihood, and the entrepreneurial spirit that keeps local industries alive,” the company added.

Bread & Butter Bakeshop continues to champion local enterprise, quality baking, and inclusive growth, proving that a proudly Aklanon brand can compete and thrive in a broader market while bringing a taste of home to more communities across the Philippines.