The smell of fresh bread can change a life. Our guests from Great Harvest NWA share how a spur-of-the-moment lunch on a road trip, followed by a snowy trek to Montana, led them to trade corporate titles for early mornings, warm ovens, and a bakery that already feels like a Bentonville staple. Their why comes through fast: fresh-milled Montana wheat, no preservatives, house-made dressings, and the freedom to create within a “freedom franchise” model that invites personal flair and genuine hospitality.

We dig into the details food lovers care about: the Baja Chipotle turkey that regulars swear by, cinnamon rolls and cinnamon chip bread that sell out, salted vanilla honey butter you’ll want on everything, and a scone that single-handedly rewrote what a scone can be. They talk through dietary realities with honesty—how they handle egg-free or dairy-free requests, why gluten-free bread isn’t feasible in a flour-filled bakery—and share smart conveniences like a drive-thru, strong rewards, online ordering, and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Seasonal fans get a preview too: cranberry swirl bread, stuffing bread, and rolls ready for Thanksgiving tables, plus a sourdough starter winging in from Montana with a community naming twist.

What really stands out is the community heartbeat. Regulars already have names and stories. Ambassadors show up unprompted, passing menus to fly fishing clubs and bringing new friends every week. The team is building something that feels local because it is—owners on-site, young staff learning real service, and a space designed for conversation as much as convenience. We also look forward: how to scale to Fayetteville and beyond without losing the vibe that makes this place special, and what it takes to keep quality high while getting faster.

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