Gigi's Cupcakes, located at 1888 Ogletree Road, has only been open for a short time and already attracted a large customer base through their eclectic cupcakes.

Gigi's Cupcakes is a franchise that originated in Nashville, Tenn., and now has stores all over the country. The Gigi's in Auburn was opened by Patrick and Jennifer Cooper, both Auburn University alumni. The Coopers were introduced to Gigi's in Nashville
and later learned it was a franchise when visiting another location in Chattanooga, Tenn.

"We had always wanted to come back to Auburn and thought this was a great way to get back here," said Jennifer Cooper, co-owner of Gigi's.

Cooper said that she loves that customers are excited about their product.

"I think the best thing about owning a Gigi's is the look of excitement when customers come in for the first
time and see what we have to offer," she said.

Gigi's is considered an upscale gourmet boutique.

"These cupcakes are nothing like you would find at the grocery store. All of the ingredients are fresh and
each cupcake is made that morning," Cooper said.

Gigi's sells cupcakes individually or by the dozen and also offers custom catering services for weddings or any other special event. Cupcakes are $3 individually and $2.75 each when buying by a dozen. Gigi's is open
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are closed on Sunday.

Gigi's has a wide variety of unique flavors.

"Some of the best selling flavors here in Auburn is the Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Peanut Butter Cup, which tastes just like a Reese's Cup," said Cooper.

Gigi's menu will be changing to a fall menu soon."Some of the flavors we
are excited about getting this fall include Rocky Road, Grasshopper and Sweet Potato," said Cooper.

To learn more about Gigi's Cupcakes visit gigiscupcakesusa.com.