Taylor Chip Cookie Company Mulls Comeback After Closure Announcement

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Sara Taylor, co-owner of the Lancaster County-based Taylor Chip cookie company, said the business may not be closing for good after all. Despite announcing last week that all locations would be shutting down, Taylor said the company has been overwhelmed by an outpouring of support and orders from across the country, and is now considering doing special product drops in the future.

Why it matters

The potential comeback of Taylor Chip would be a rare bright spot for a small business that faced significant challenges, including a hack of its Facebook page that proved too much for the company to overcome. The cookie company's story resonates with many local businesses that have struggled during the pandemic and faced unexpected setbacks.

The details

After announcing plans to close all of its locations, Taylor Chip has received an influx of orders and support from customers across the country. Co-owner Sara Taylor said the staff has been overwhelmed by the response, and the company is now reconsidering its decision to shut down. While the original closure was prompted by the impacts of a Facebook hack, Taylor indicated the company may look to do special product drops and limited-time offerings in the future rather than a full closure.

• Taylor Chip announced plans to close all locations last week.
• Since the closure announcement, the company has received a surge of orders and support from customers.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Taylor Chip is exploring the possibility of doing special product drops and limited-time offerings in the future rather than a full closure of the business.