Armed with just $40,000, a business degree and seven years of retail industry experience, Cheryl Krueger opened the very first Cheryl's Cookies store at a time when banks were nervous about lending to women-owned businesses. In 1988, the company broadened its offering to include gifts and desserts, and with this growth came a new name Cheryl&Co.

Today, Cheryl&Co. is a multi-faceted business comprised of retail stores in Ohio, a growing Internet business and a busy Business Gift Division, all headquartered in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio. The company is comprised of five divisions: Retail, Catalog, Foodservice, Business Gift Services and Internet, which can be found at CherylandCo.com. A 2005 merger enabled Cheryl& Co. to become a part of the 1-800-FLOWERS Family of Brands, while maintaining the company's mission to be the best gourmet food and gift company, ever.

It is our goal to focus on offering delicious, high-quality baked goods, unique gift ideas and outstanding customer service. That's what Cheryl&Co. is all about