G's Cheesecakes and More
WHO
George Kearse
THE PITCH
G’s Cheesecake will offer a variety of
cheesecakes as well as breakfast
items and sandwiches.
“When I saw the ad, I thought ‘hey this would be fun,’” George said. “I already had a business plan and thought, ‘why not? What do I have to lose?’ Plus, I knew my idea had a serious chance of winning,” George said.
George was tired of hearing about people driving to Kansas City to get a fresh-baked cheesecake, especially since he knew his cheesecakes were even better. However, opening a retail location can be a hefty financial burden, and winning Top Tank would provide funding to help with that endeavor.
The G’s Cheesecakes and More business proposal earned George a second-place title in Top Tank along with $50,000 for him to invest in the business—if he opened it downtown. While he was intrigued with the idea of opening his business downtown, he was unable to obtain the space he wanted at 605 S. Kansas Avenue. However, George didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his cheesecake dream.
“I felt like it was a sign from heaven.
I was meant to be in this spot.”
“About the time that Top Tank was wrapping up, a property I have had my eyes on for quite some time actually became available,” George said. “I felt like it was a sign from heaven. I was meant to be in this spot. So, I pulled the money from G’s Catering and made the investment.”
George says he is ecstatic about his new store front at 821 SW 21st St. because the location not only offers great access and parking but also the right atmosphere for his customers to relax and enjoy his food.
“I am graced to do what I do,” George said. “I love cooking. I’ve taken the best of everything I’ve learned over my cooking career, as a chef working for others and then working for myself, to make sure I give great customer service, and of course, the best tasting food.”
G’s Cheesecake and More, which opened at the end of September in the former Burger Co. location near the Evel Knievel Museum offers a variety of cheesecake flavors as well as breakfast and lunch menu items.
“Try the white chocolate macadamia nut,” Geroge said. “It’s killer.”
