"NYC cookie phenomenon Levain Bakery is expanding its reach across the country. The company, known for its fist-sized cookies loaded with chocolate chips, walnuts, peanut butter, and more, has stuck a deal with Texas-based grocer Central Market to sell pre-baked, frozen cookies by the box, Bloomberg reports. The boxes come with eight two-ounce cookies — mini versions of the six-ounce stunners that Levain sells in its stores — for around $8 per box. The company is in talks to expand its grocery distribution arm with more supermarkets nationwide in the future. Aside from the grocery expansion, Levain is also looking to add more retail locations, according to Bloomberg. Levain’s CEO tells the publication that in one to two years, “we will be national,” with potential shops in Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as adding more locations in New York. The brand is also considering international franchising opportunities. Levain currently runs seven shops in NYC, including two stores in Williamsburg and Noho that opened earlier this year. A Washington, D.C. location — its first expansion outside of the city — is slated to open in September." - Erika Adams