Sno Shack is open again in Bakersfield under new ownership, continuing a tradition many in the community feared might come to an end.
For new co-owner Kelly Pudiwitr, taking over the business is personal. Her first job as a teenager was at Sno Shack, and she says the experience helped shape who she became.
“I learned work ethic, I learned how to balance a schedule, how to deal with money. And back then, there was no toast; we couldn’t just tap and pay. So we had to learn how to do all of those things. It was a great experience, and I wanted other teens to have that same chance today,” Pudiwitr said…