Two Louisville Crumbl Cookies locations permanently close after franchise owner files for bankruptcy

Two Crumbl Cookies locations in Louisville have closed permanently, according to online listings first reported by WAVE on Nov. 13, following the bankruptcy of the franchise owner that operated the restaurants.

The stores affected are the Crumbl Cookies location on Bardstown Road in the Fern Creek area and the shop located at the Paddock Shops, also in Louisville. Each location is shown as permanently closed on the company’s listing pages reviewed by the outlet.

WAVE reported that the shutdowns come after the franchise owner entered bankruptcy proceedings. The report did not specify which debtor entity is involved or how the bankruptcy filing affects individual leases, operations, or inventory.

Crumbl Cookies franchised stores are typically operated by independent franchisees under agreements that can include requirements for store maintenance, brand standards, and payment obligations. When a franchise operator becomes insolvent, the impact can extend beyond store doors to distribution schedules, staffing, and contract relationships with landlords and suppliers, even if the parent brand continues to operate other locations.

For local customers, the closures remove options for desserts and other menu items that were previously available at the two Louisville addresses. The storefront status changes can also affect part-time workers and shift schedules, depending on whether any remaining duties exist during a wind-down period.