Bonrue Bakery has become a popular place for a quick bite to eat in Southern Utah since it debuted as Farmstead in St. George four years ago.

Its popularity has helped it grow to additional locations in Hurricane and Springdale, as it has expanded its presence in Washington County. Now, it's destined to take on Utah's biggest market as it undergoes new ownership.

Savory Fund, a Lehi-based private equity firm known for developing some of the state's biggest food brands, announced Wednesday that it has acquired the popular bakery brand. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Bonrue cofounders Chris Connors and Li Hsun Sun will remain in charge of the bakery they created.

Both sides say they already have plans to help the bakery grow beyond Southern Utah, starting with an expansi

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