NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — A beloved cookie store, known for its “gooey” treats, has suddenly shuttered all of its storefronts nationwide.
A spokesperson for Chip City confirmed the chain has made the “difficult decision” to shutter all of its stores on Friday.
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“Despite extensive efforts to stabilize our business in the face of significant macro-economic headwinds, we have made the very difficult decision to close all of our Chip City locations,” read the statement. “We are grateful to our dedicated employees and loyal customers who have supported us for the past 10 years.”
Residents in New York and New Jersey took to social media to report the mysterious and abrupt closure of Chip City stores on Thursday.
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A person who PIX11 confirmed to be a former employee of the chain but wished to remain anonymous said all staff were instructed to lock up the store immediately with no prior warning on Thursday…