By early 2025, Blazing Bagels’ leadership faced “fire drill” finances: persistent cash flow surprises, unexplained profit swings, and incomplete reporting. Outdated systems and leadership gaps left them unable to answer critical questions—how profitable each store and channel really was, where cash was leaking out, and whether the company was ready for the next growth stage.
Blazing Bagels partnered with Puget Sound CFO to launch a rapid finance transformation. They migrated off a failing ERP, resolved persistent AP challenges, and recovered over $750K in missing cash, and replaced guesswork with data-driven cash flow forecasting and profitability reporting by location and channel. Puget Sound CFO provided hands-on cleanup, rebuilt core SOPs, and set up comprehensive financial reporting. The team now operates with clear financial rhythms and real-time insight—foundational for both daily decisions and long-term valuation.
"We’re a family business planning for our next chapter. Having clean, reliable numbers—and a clear roadmap—makes all the difference as we look toward an eventual transition."