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| homepage = {{URL|insomniacookies.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|insomniacookies.com}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2003}}<br />[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2003}}<br />[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| locations = 192 stores (2021)
| locations = 200 stores (2021)
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[[File:Insomnia Cookies, Chapel Hill.jpg|thumb|Insomnia Cookies in [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]]]]
[[File:Insomnia Cookies, Chapel Hill.jpg|thumb|Insomnia Cookies in [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]]]]
'''Insomnia Cookies''' is a chain of bakeries in the [[United States]] that specializes in delivering warm [[cookies]], baked goods, and ice cream.<ref name=philbiz/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/09/insomnia-cookies-caters-to-late-night-munchies.html|title=Midnight munchies? Insomnia Cookies has your back|last=Casey|first=Drew|date=October 10, 2015|publisher=[[CNBC]]|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref> Based in New York and Philadelphia, it was started in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. There are 192 locations as of April 2021.<ref name="tl-cookielab" /> Most are located in close proximity to university campuses and cater to students who want to order cookies late at night.
'''Insomnia Cookies''' is a chain of bakeries in the [[United States]] that specializes in delivering warm [[cookies]], baked goods, and ice cream.<ref name=philbiz/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/09/insomnia-cookies-caters-to-late-night-munchies.html|title=Midnight munchies? Insomnia Cookies has your back|last=Casey|first=Drew|date=October 10, 2015|publisher=[[CNBC]]|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref> Based in New York and Philadelphia, it was started in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. The company has 200 stores, located in the continental U.S.<ref name="200-stores" /> Many are located in close proximity to university campuses and cater to students who want to order cookies late at night.


== History and operations ==
== History and operations ==
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Insomnia Cookies is based in New York City.<ref name="philbiz" /> Insomnia Cookies bakeries are typically located near college and university campuses to target students who wish to order cookies past the closing time of traditional bakeries. Most stores are open from 10:00{{nbsp}}a.m. until 3:00{{nbsp}}a.m. Monday-Friday, and from noon until 3:00{{nbsp}}a.m. on weekends.<ref name="ic-faq">{{Cite web |title=Insomnia Cookies - FAQ |url=https://insomniacookies.com/faq |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=Insomnia Cookies}}</ref>
Insomnia Cookies is based in New York City.<ref name="philbiz" /> Insomnia Cookies bakeries are typically located near college and university campuses to target students who wish to order cookies past the closing time of traditional bakeries. Most stores are open from 10:00{{nbsp}}a.m. until 3:00{{nbsp}}a.m. Monday-Friday, and from noon until 3:00{{nbsp}}a.m. on weekends.<ref name="ic-faq">{{Cite web |title=Insomnia Cookies - FAQ |url=https://insomniacookies.com/faq |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=Insomnia Cookies}}</ref>


The company has expanded throughout the continental U.S., opening its 100th store in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-10 |title=Insomnia Cookies to Open Real Estate Search to All 48 States in the Continental U.S. |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170710005197/en/Insomnia-Cookies-to-Open-Real-Estate-Search-to-All-48-States-in-the-Continental-U.S. |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=BusinessWire}}</ref> As of April 2021, the company had 192 locations.<ref name="tl-cookielab" />
The company has expanded throughout the continental U.S., opening its 100th store in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-10 |title=Insomnia Cookies to Open Real Estate Search to All 48 States in the Continental U.S. |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170710005197/en/Insomnia-Cookies-to-Open-Real-Estate-Search-to-All-48-States-in-the-Continental-U.S. |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=BusinessWire}}</ref>


In 2018 [[Krispy Kreme]], financed by [[JAB Holding Company]], acquired Insomnia.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nunes|first1=Keith|title=JAB Holdings to Acquire Insomnia Cookies|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12187-jab-holding-to-acquire-insomnia-cookies|publisher=Food Business News}}</ref> Insomnia Cookies continues to operate independently.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mascarenhas |first=Natasha |date=2019-12-17 |title=VC Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth By Giving Insomnia Cookies $3.93M In Capital |url=https://news.crunchbase.com/news/vc-satisfies-its-sweet-tooth-by-giving-insomnia-cookies-3-93m-in-capital/ |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=[[Crunchbase]]}}</ref>
In 2018 [[Krispy Kreme]], financed by [[JAB Holding Company]], acquired Insomnia.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nunes|first1=Keith|title=JAB Holdings to Acquire Insomnia Cookies|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12187-jab-holding-to-acquire-insomnia-cookies|publisher=Food Business News}}</ref> Insomnia Cookies continues to operate independently.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mascarenhas |first=Natasha |date=2019-12-17 |title=VC Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth By Giving Insomnia Cookies $3.93M In Capital |url=https://news.crunchbase.com/news/vc-satisfies-its-sweet-tooth-by-giving-insomnia-cookies-3-93m-in-capital/ |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=[[Crunchbase]]}}</ref>

The company launched the "CookieMagic" membership service in March 2021. A subscription costs $9.99 per month and provides members with a free classic cookie every day, free local delivery from Insomnia Cookies locations, and other perks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amick |first=Brian |date=2021-03-23 |title=Insomnia Cookies launches unlimited cookie membership |url=https://www.bakemag.com/articles/14511-insomnia-cookies-launches-unlimited-cookie-membership |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=Bake Magazine}}</ref>


In April 2021, the company opened its first store with an experimental CookieLab section, a "cookie [[speakeasy]]" that offers customizable cookies and a bar with milk and milkshake options.<ref name="tl-cookielab">{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Rachel |date=2021-04-27 |title=There's a Cookie Speakeasy in Philadelphia — If You Know Where to Look |url=https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/insomnia-cookies-speakeasy-cookielab-philadelphia |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=[[Travel + Leisure]]}}</ref>
In April 2021, the company opened its first store with an experimental CookieLab section, a "cookie [[speakeasy]]" that offers customizable cookies and a bar with milk and milkshake options.<ref name="tl-cookielab">{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Rachel |date=2021-04-27 |title=There's a Cookie Speakeasy in Philadelphia — If You Know Where to Look |url=https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/insomnia-cookies-speakeasy-cookielab-philadelphia |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=[[Travel + Leisure]]}}</ref>

In June 2021 the company opened its 200th store, located in [[Exton, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="200-stores">{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Marlene |date=2021-06-24 |title=Insomnia Cookies Opens Its 200th Store In Exton |url=https://patch.com/pennsylvania/te/insomnia-cookies-opens-its-200th-store-exton |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=[[Patch (website)]]}}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==


Insomnia Cookies sells 12 varieties of cookies, as well as [[cookie cake]]s and [[Chocolate brownie|brownies]]. Milk is also available with every order. [[Ice cream]] and [[ice cream sandwich]]es are offered at most stores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-19 |title=Insomnia Cookies celebrates National Ice Cream Day |url=https://www.bakemag.com/articles/12298-insomnia-cookies-celebrates-national-ice-cream-day |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=Bake Magazine}}</ref>
Insomnia Cookies sells 17 types of classic cookies, including [[vegan]] options, and a variety of deluxe cookies.<ref name="IC-nutrition-guide">{{Cite web |date=2021-06-25 |title=Insomnia Cookies Nutritional Facts Guide |url=https://api.insomniacookies.com/uploads/Insomnia%20Cookies%20Overall%20Nutritional%20Facts%20Guide.pdf |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=Insomnia Cookies}}</ref> Other products include [[cookie cake]]s, [[Chocolate brownie|brownies]], milk, [[ice cream]], and [[ice cream sandwich]]es.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-19 |title=Insomnia Cookies celebrates National Ice Cream Day |url=https://www.bakemag.com/articles/12298-insomnia-cookies-celebrates-national-ice-cream-day |access-date=2021-05-04 |website=Bake Magazine}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:44, 25 June 2021

Insomnia Cookies
Company typePrivate
IndustryBakery
Founded2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
FounderSeth Berkowitz
HeadquartersNew York City
Number of locations
200 stores (2021)
Area served
United States
OwnerKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.
(JAB Holding Company)
Websiteinsomniacookies.com
Insomnia Cookies in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Insomnia Cookies is a chain of bakeries in the United States that specializes in delivering warm cookies, baked goods, and ice cream.[1][2] Based in New York and Philadelphia, it was started in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the University of Pennsylvania. The company has 200 stores, located in the continental U.S.[3] Many are located in close proximity to university campuses and cater to students who want to order cookies late at night.

History and operations

The concept was founded by Seth Berkowitz in 2003 while attending the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.[1] Berkowitz began baking and delivering cookies from a dorm room to students on campus late at night.[1] From there the concept of cookie delivery grew.[4] The first retail store opened in 2004 in Syracuse, NY.[5]

Insomnia Cookies is based in New York City.[1] Insomnia Cookies bakeries are typically located near college and university campuses to target students who wish to order cookies past the closing time of traditional bakeries. Most stores are open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. Monday-Friday, and from noon until 3:00 a.m. on weekends.[6]

The company has expanded throughout the continental U.S., opening its 100th store in 2016.[7]

In 2018 Krispy Kreme, financed by JAB Holding Company, acquired Insomnia.[8] Insomnia Cookies continues to operate independently.[9]

The company launched the "CookieMagic" membership service in March 2021. A subscription costs $9.99 per month and provides members with a free classic cookie every day, free local delivery from Insomnia Cookies locations, and other perks.[10]

In April 2021, the company opened its first store with an experimental CookieLab section, a "cookie speakeasy" that offers customizable cookies and a bar with milk and milkshake options.[11]

In June 2021 the company opened its 200th store, located in Exton, Pennsylvania.[3]

Products

Insomnia Cookies sells 17 types of classic cookies, including vegan options, and a variety of deluxe cookies.[12] Other products include cookie cakes, brownies, milk, ice cream, and ice cream sandwiches.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Van Allen, Peter (March 8, 2013). "Another place to get a cookie at 3 in the morning". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  2. ^ Casey, Drew (October 10, 2015). "Midnight munchies? Insomnia Cookies has your back". CNBC. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Lang, Marlene (June 24, 2021). "Insomnia Cookies Opens Its 200th Store In Exton". Patch (website). Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  4. ^ https://huffingtonpost.com/rajat-bhageria/an-interview-with-seth-be_b_6638500.html
  5. ^ "Insomnia Cookies Syracuse LLC". Business Lookup.
  6. ^ "Insomnia Cookies - FAQ". Insomnia Cookies. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  7. ^ "Insomnia Cookies to Open Real Estate Search to All 48 States in the Continental U.S." BusinessWire. July 10, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  8. ^ Nunes, Keith. "JAB Holdings to Acquire Insomnia Cookies". Food Business News.
  9. ^ Mascarenhas, Natasha (December 17, 2019). "VC Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth By Giving Insomnia Cookies $3.93M In Capital". Crunchbase. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  10. ^ Amick, Brian (March 23, 2021). "Insomnia Cookies launches unlimited cookie membership". Bake Magazine. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  11. ^ Chang, Rachel (April 27, 2021). "There's a Cookie Speakeasy in Philadelphia — If You Know Where to Look". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  12. ^ "Insomnia Cookies Nutritional Facts Guide" (PDF). Insomnia Cookies. June 25, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  13. ^ "Insomnia Cookies celebrates National Ice Cream Day". Bake Magazine. July 19, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
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