Gigi’s Cupcakes will add one more ingredient to Chapel Hill's cupcake craze

It looks like Chapel Hill is still crazy for cupcakes.

In January, Gigi’s Cupcakes plans to open a store in the upcoming 140 West Franklin mixed-use development.

The cupcake franchise — which was started in Nashville — already has more than 45 locations, including stores in Raleigh and Cary.

Chris Arcara, regional marketing director for Gigi’s Cupcakes, said customers have been asking for a Chapel Hill location.

“We already have relationships with some venues there and we have been providing cupcakes to weddings for quite some time,” he said.
“It just seemed to be the next step in our expansion.”

And Gigi’s will be the newest addition to the thriving cupcake scene in Chapel Hill — joining the ranks of Sugarland, Carolina Cafe and Bakery, Weaver Street Market and Miel Bon Bons.

Gigi’s

Address: 140 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

Who: Chris Arcara, regional marketing director

Sweet Nothings: “Gigi’s Cupcakes are baked fresh every morning and frosted right out of the oven after they’ve cooled. Everything we do is done by hand — with the exception of the electric mixer.”

Bestsellers: Wedding Cake, Red Velvet and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Price: $3.25

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