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Georgetown Cupcake was founded in 2008 by sisters Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The bakery began as a small shop and quickly gained popularity, often selling out daily thanks to its gourmet cupcakes made from scratch using high-quality ingredients like Valrhona chocolate and Madagascar vanilla. Their signature flavor, red velvet, remains the all-time bestseller.

Due to rapid success, they expanded to a larger storefront and opened additional locations in cities like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, while also launching nationwide shipping. Their rise to fame was further boosted by the TLC reality series DC Cupcakes, which showcased the behind-the-scenes operations of their business. The sisters funded the company themselves during the recession, relying on personal savings and credit cards.

Today, Georgetown Cupcake sells thousands of cupcakes daily, employs a large team, and generates millions in revenue annually. Beyond business, the company is also committed to philanthropy, regularly donating cupcakes and proceeds to charitable causes, especially those supporting women and children.