Boutique sweet shop and national franchise Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery is opening its first Pearland area location in late summer at the Pearland Town Center, 11200 W. Broadway St., Ste. 655, behind James Avery. Smallcakes features 18 signature cupcake flavors as well as ice cream. The business became popular nationwide after appearances on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” www.smallcakescupcakery.com