Cookie Monster

Cheryl’s Cookies have been a dominating force in Columbus for three decades

It’s been 30 years since Cheryl Krueger and her college roommate opened a storefront selling soda and six kinds of cookies based on her grandmother’s recipes.

Those six cookies must have been amazing, because now, Cheryl’s Cookies has enjoyed national success – and is a household name in and around central Ohio.

Now using the business name Cheryl&Co., Krueger has seen her company undergo enormous growth. In addition to the cookies – which, to say the least, now come in more than six varieties – the company now offers brownies, cakes and a vast assortment of gift packages.

Cheryl&Co. is headquartered

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in Westerville, and although the idea of supporting a local business resonates with residents, it’s the consistently tasty treats that keep customers coming back, says Denise Meine-Graham, vice president of marketing for the company.

The company is celebrating its 30th anniversary in September with special in-store and online sales, as well as an in-store celebration. Coming at the same time as the celebrations will be the introduction of new fall flavors, including a salty chocolate caramel cookie.

“We work so hard, but we have so much fun,” says Meine-Graham. “A lot of it has to do with our passion for not just the product, but for each other.”

Meine-Graham’s personal favorite is the buttercream frosted cookie.

Last year, Cheryl&Co. opened a new store at Easton Town Center, which kicked off a plan to roll out additional stores,

Meine-Graham says. Those locations will not just be limited to central Ohio, she says; the company is enthusiastic about the idea of opening a storefront in Indianapolis and is working toward that end.

Thailyr Scrivner is a contributing writer. Feedback and comments welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com.

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