Best Maid Cookie Company

Best Maid Cookie Company, established in 1943 by Swedish immigrant baker C. Arthur Erickson, has been delighting customers with its high-quality cookies and dessert bars for over seven decades.

Renowned for their homemade taste, Best Maid offers a diverse range of products, including classic cookies like chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, as well as unique creations such as peanut butter peanut cookies.

In addition to cookies, their product line features scrumptious bars and brownies, including marshmallow crispy and magic brownies, catering to a variety of sweet cravings.

Manufacturing and Distribution

The company operates a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in River Falls, Wisconsin, where they produce both fully baked and frozen dough formats of their products.

These offerings are sold across the United States through various channels, including foodservice, convenience stores, and fundraising events.

Ownership and Partnerships

In 2014, Best Maid Cookie Company was acquired by Arbor Investments, a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in the food and beverage industry.

This acquisition allowed Best Maid to join Arbor's Le Petit Pain baking platform, which includes New French Bakery, Inc., a Minneapolis-based commercial bakery.

The partnership aimed to enhance product offerings and expand customer service capabilities.

Customer Praise and Reputation

Customers consistently praise Best Maid's products for their freshness and delightful taste, noting that the cookies are always fresh and mouthwatering.

The company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a beloved brand among cookie enthusiasts.

Locations

Best Maid Cookie Company operates primarily from its headquarters in River Falls, Wisconsin.

They also have locations in:

• Bonner Springs, KS, USA – a key facility supporting their operations.
• Atlanta, GA, USA – part of their expanding presence.