Craig's Cookies

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Craig’s Cookies has grown to 25 locations across Canada, with Edmonton expected next and Vancouver under consideration as the franchise network expands.

The campaign, called AcceptCookies.IRL, will launch in stores in Calgary, Windsor, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax.

The popular Toronto-based brand is picking first-rate high-traffic locations, as it expands its flavours as well as its base of storefronts.

Founder Craig Pike discusses the success of his business, which has struck a franchise agreement with an entity that will open several locations primarily in major shopping centres.

Craig Patterson sits down with Craig Pike of Craig's Cookies. They discuss how Pike got started, how the business grew into multiple stores, and how he’s planning to expand the business under a new franchise model. 

The popular and delicious cookie retail concept launched with humble beginnings in Parkdale. Now it's planning on becoming a household name in new markets via expansion.

Toronto-based cult-favourite Craig’s Cookies announced on Instagram Thursday that it would be opening its fifth retail location this fall at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The 1,200 square foot storefront will be located in a retail space vacated last year...