HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLS: New Crumbl Cookie to Open Early 2023

words by sawyer hoff

IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF CRUMBL COOKIE BY NOW, YOU HAVE TO DO BATTER. Since opening less than five years ago in 2017, Crumbl has already made quite a name for itself, and now, they’re opening three new locations in Wisconsin – and Eau Claire gets to claim one of them.

Rory and Connie Young, originally from Denver, were seeking a change in their work lives and wanted to hop on the Crumbl train. Pairing up with their friend, Karen French, they decided to take the leap. When deciding where to open their store, they chose Eau Claire because they are often here visiting friends and family, and love the atmosphere.

After their interview with the company, they were offered two more locations in Wisconsin. Thus making the Wisconsin Crumbl trifecta – Eau Claire, Hudson, and La Crosse.

Crumbl was the fourth fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country last year, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, and its sales are up 500% since 2019.

Crumbl is unique because of its large cookie size and its weekly rotating flavors based on previous sales at each store, as well as a “mystery” cookie that is decided by the store itself.

Eau Claire’s Crumbl is likely to be the first of the Wisco trifecta to open, with a launch slated for January 2023. They will be setting up shop in the old Pier One Imports building at 4008 Commonwealth Ave.

To learn more about Crumbl Cookie, go to crumblcookies.com.

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COURT’N HOUSE REOPENS WITH NEW OWNERS

THE BELOVED AND HISTORIC EAU CLAIRE STOP, COURT’N HOUSE BAR AND GRILL, OFFICIALLY REOPENED under new ownership on July 11. First opened nearly 20 years ago in 2003, the Girolamo family said goodbye to their business at the end of June. Now owned by a group of local families, two of whom are also owners of Brackett Bar, as Court’N House (CNH) LLC. Though the new owners have assured locals their foodie favorites will still be offered, they’re aiming to jazz up the space and shift aspects of how the biz runs , including a new addition of a credit card sales system. “We wanted to keep all the fantastic things like the food, history, and vibe so many customers love! Changing too much would be a mistake, so we’re just improving on what’s there,” said Audrey Borcherding, one of the new owners. “We have a lot of ideas for the future but the painting, cleaning, new logos, more use of the second bar space, and upgrade of the point of sale systems were the main focus to start.” With a new logo, renovations and decor happening on the inside – including new hangings of old city photographs – plus additions to the existing menu , some changes may need some getting used to for regulars. However, the new owners said they appreciate the folks who care deeply about the historic biz. “Things are great,” Borcherding said of the Court’n House’s first week since reopening. “There are wins and challenges just like any business. It’s been really busy and we’re feeling the awesome support of this community.” CNH knew taking on Court’N House meant much more than running just any restaurant or bar, and even through the ownership transition, the Girolamo family too were “very gracious throughout the process of the sale,” they said. Court’N House is open at 113 W Grand Ave., Eau Claire –McKenna Scherer