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title: "Great American Cookies Adds New Location in Mississippi"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f5653ff6-6e97-4c3e-8be3-f6bc6114e6ef
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20251023_great_american_cookies_adds_new_location_in_mississippi.html
category: "Snacks & dessert"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Snacks & dessert"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-10-23T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:12:26.915Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Great American Cookies Adds New Location in Mississippi

**TL;DR:** FAT Brands Inc. has opened a new Great American Cookies location in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, marking the brand's first store in the city. The new location is part of the company's efforts to broaden its presence in Mississippi.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-10-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20251023_great_american_cookies_adds_new_location_in_mississippi.html).*

## Story

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. is continuing to broaden its presence in Mississippi with the opening of a new Great American Cookies in Hattiesburg. The new store marks the first location in Hattiesburg.

“Mississippi has truly embraced the Great American Cookies brand, and we are thrilled to bring our fresh-baked treats and signature Cookie Cakes to Hattiesburg,” said Allison Lauenstein, President of Great American Cookies. “For nearly five decades, our brand has been dedicated to helping our fans celebrate life’s moments, from major milestones to everyday occasions, and we look forward to creating even more sweet memories with the Hattiesburg community.”

Since 1977, Great American Cookies has baked up a reputation for not only being the creator of the Original Cookie Cake, but also for its famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. Other craveable menu items include brownies and Double Doozies™, made with delectable icing sandwiched between two cookies.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- location growth (topic)
- Fat Brands (company)
- Great American Cookies (company)
- Mississippi (location)
- new store opening (topic)
- Allison Lauenstein (person)
- Hattiesburg (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20251023_great_american_cookies_adds_new_location_in_mississippi.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f5653ff6-6e97-4c3e-8be3-f6bc6114e6ef).