Edgar's Bakery to Open $13M+ Manufacturing Facility, Creating 40 New Jobs in Pelham

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Edgar's Bakery, a chain with 11 locations across Alabama, has announced plans to construct a new $13.2 million manufacturing facility in Pelham. The bakery purchased 5 acres of land for the project and received a tax abatement from the city. The facility will create 40 new jobs and replace the company's previous plans for a major addition to its existing Pelham location.

Why it matters

The new Edgar's Bakery manufacturing facility represents a significant economic investment and job creation opportunity for the city of Pelham. As a long-standing Alabama business, Edgar's expansion demonstrates the company's commitment to the local community and the state.

The details

Edgar's Bakery purchased 5 acres of land for $2.485 million in the Oak Mountain Commerce Place area of Pelham. The new $13.2 million facility will include $11.5 million in property costs, $1.5 million in new manufacturing equipment, and $200,000 in transferred and non-manufacturing equipment. The project is expected to create 40 new jobs.

• On February 12, 2026, Edgar's Bakery purchased the 5-acre land parcel.
• In December 2025, the City of Pelham granted Edgar's Bakery a tax abatement for the new manufacturing facility project.
• In July 2024, Edgar's Bakery had requested a tax abatement for a previous expansion plan at its existing Pelham location, which this new project is replacing.

What’s next

The City of Pelham will likely monitor the construction progress and hiring of the new 40 jobs at the Edgar's Bakery manufacturing facility over the coming months.