Lau’s Bakery changes ownership
Lau’s Bakery recently changed ownership as Alfredo Armenta Cruz, left, and his wife, Marialid, bought the bakery from Doug Lau and his wife, Patty, not pictured. Alfredo will be following the same recipes the Laus have. (Patrick Fisher photo)
After nearly 36 years Doug and Patty Lau are retiring
Saturday, May 31, was closed out with the announcement Doug and Patty Lau of Lau’s Bakery on New Prague’s Main Street, had sold their business and were retiring.
The couple, who have owned the business for nearly 36 years have sold the business to Alfredo Armenta Cruz, left, and his wife, Marialid.
“We’ve given him the recipes and he’s doing the job. He’s been doing the baking for the last three weeks,” said Doug about Alfredo. Doug added Alfredo will be keeping the recipes the same.
“It’s exciting, but at the same time, I’m nervous,” said Alfredo, who is keeping the name Lau’s Bakery. “Everything is staying the same,” said Alfredo, who is glad the six employees will be staying with the business.
Alfredo, who immigrated from Mexico when he was 15, has been in the baking business for decades. He said he worked in St. Paul for 16-18 years then moved to Inver Grove Heights. He worked for St. Agnes Baking Company. Alfredo was working at Emma Krumbee’s Bakery in New Prague and one day after work he saw the sign for Lau’s Bakery and stopped in.
“I asked Patty if I could have a tour and she said sure,” he said. Doug was working in the back. “He said, ‘Hello, are you ready to buy,’” said Alfredo, who in turn asked “Are you ready to sell?” Doug gave Alfredo his business card and a little later Alfredo called and asked if Doug was serious. “He invited me to come down to talk about it,” Alfredo said, adding Doug was looking for...
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