In Harmony, Maine, a roadside cookie stand has become a major attraction. Owner Laura Pomerleau opened Cookie Jar of Maine three years ago right on her driveway.
She used to work full-time and considered the business a hobby. At the beginning of the year, she quit her main job, expecting a relaxed pace—four days a week with three-day weekends. Instead, she now works 60-70 hours.
Everything changed after one social media post. Pomerleau wrote that the stand operates 24/7. The video went viral, and the flow of customers sharply increased.
Now, she sells over 1,000 cookies a week directly from the stand. Another 1,500 or more go to local stores. In total—more than 2,500 pieces weekly.
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