COOKIES BY DESIGN

Background & Use of Existing Space

• The North Olmsted branch of Cookies by Design has operated for thirty years proving a long-standing presence in the community.

• By occupying an already established retail/commercial space (at 24509 Lorain Rd), the bakery avoided the costs and delays associated with ground-up development or extensive build-outs. This helped the operation stay lean and focus resources more on product quality and customer service.

What Makes Cookies by Design at North Olmsted Stand Out

• Customized & Gift-Ready Products: The store offers a variety of cookie arrangements — from simple baskets to elaborate cookie bouquets or cookie cakes — that can be personalized for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, corporate gifting, or special occasions.

• Convenience & Service: Customers frequently praise the store’s friendly, attentive staff, timely order fulfillment, and reliable delivery — including same-day delivery in many cases.

• Community and Customer Loyalty: Many locals return year after year for celebrations, gifts, and events — a sign that the business has embedded itself into the daily fabric of life in North Olmsted.

Economic & Community Impact

• Revitalizing Retail Real Estate: By operating in an existing storefront — rather than building a new facility — Cookies by Design helps maintain a healthy streetscape, reduces vacancy, and contributes to the economic vitality of the commercial corridor along Lorain Rd.

• Supporting Small-Business Entrepreneurship: As a local bakery, the shop represents small-scale business ownership, offering jobs, engaging with customers directly, and contributing to the local economy through purchases, services, and sustained foot traffic.

• Fulfilling Need for Local Artisan / Gift Goods: The presence of a specialty bakery offering customizable, high-quality products fulfills a demand for locally made, personalized goods — which big-box or national retailers often cannot match. This enhances local quality-of-life and supports cultural and economic diversity in North Olmsted.