TROY, NY — The Cookie Factory is shutting down its retail stores in Troy and Halfmoon after two decades in business, according to owners Chris and Joe Alberino. The company said its cookies will still be available through other local outlets, even as the storefronts wind down.

In a Facebook farewell, the brothers thanked customers and employees for 20 years of support. They said the business began in 2006 and grew into a familiar local name for packaged cookies sold in area stores.

Retail Stores To Close

The key change announced by the Alberino brothers is the closure of the company’s retail locations in Troy and Halfmoon. WNYT reported that both stores are part of the company’s direct-to-customer presence, which will end after 20 years.

The business did not give a closing date in the information shared publicly. What it did make clear is that the Cookie Factory brand itself is not disappearing from store shelves.

How The Business Grew

Chris and Joe Alberino said they launched the Cookie Factory in 2006. Over time, the company expanded beyond its own storefronts and established distribution in local grocery and convenience outlets.

They specifically said the cookies will continue to be sold at Hannaford, Stewart’s and other nearby stores. That means customers who buy the brand there should still be able to find it after the retail closures take effect.

What Customers Can Watch

For customers, the practical takeaway is that the company’s retail counters are closing, but the product will remain in circulation through third-party retailers. Anyone looking for the cookies can check the shelves at Hannaford, Stewart’s and other local stores named by the company.

The brothers’ Facebook message serves as the main public notice so far. If the company announces a closing schedule or changes to distribution, that information would likely come through the Cookie Factory or its social media channels.

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