19/05/2026
Mel is pictured here enjoying her first leisurely lunch at Dough Street in⦠well⦠ever š¤£
As you can see she is getting very pregnant and with only 8 weeks to go (š¤Æ), we have been working very hard to make this business operate independently of her.
Initially we had thought that this baby girl was going to put a halt to any progress, but surprisingly itās actually been the opposite.
I believe that pressure makes for progress and this baby has certainly applied the pressure we needed to finally start relinquishing some control, and move towards replacing our working roles in the business.
The demand is so relentless, and we are endlessly grateful for that. However, this creates its own operational challenges given the compact space and the dynamic, on-demand production. With so many moving parts, itās actually a highly complicated business to operate - and even harder to replicate.
So, finding a capable team leader who understands the nature of the demand and can keep track of the countless moving parts throughout the operation has always been our first concern.
Which is why we are very pleased with Karma, who had been with us for almost a year before we recognised her potential and transitioned her into this role. She is still undergoing ongoing training, and there is still a lot for her to learn, but at only 24 years old, she is proving to be very capable.
We have built a truly fantastic team of hard working, reliable, and genuine people.
We are surrounded by people that care about this business and reach deep when required.
We feel very grateful to have the wonderful staff that we do.
And so.. not only have we been getting into a position for the business to continue uninterrupted through the birth but ultimately it is moving us much closer to a position where we can start seriously considering Dough St 2.0ā¦
Where would you want to see the next Dough Street?