The cupcake shop closed all locations with less than a day’s notice, according to a post on TikTok by the company’s founder.

Sprinkles Cupcakes, a national chain with 20 locations, including one in Legacy West, officially closed all of its doors (and ATMs) today, according to a video posted by founder Candace Nelson last night.

According to some commenters and alleged employees, the closure came with less than a day’s notice. Nelson sold the company to a private equity firm in 2012 and shared the news via TikTok as she learned of it.

Now, after two decades, the brand has reportedly shuttered all 20 storefronts nationwide, effective Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The announcement came with less than a day’s notice. Founder Candace Nelson, who sold the company to a private equity firm in 2012, shared the news via social media in a reel posted the same day as the closures were to take effect. 

@candacenelson Today is Sprinkles’ final day. As many of you know, I started Sprinkles in 2005 with a KitchenAid mixer and a big idea. Over the years, we expanded across the country and launched the Cupcake ATM. I sold Sprinkles in 2012 and have no ownership or operational involvement in the company. Still, it’s surreal to see this chapter come to a close – and it’s not how I imagined the story would unfold. I’m deeply grateful to the fans, customers, and community who showed up, celebrated with us, and made Sprinkles part of their traditions – and to the team who made it all happen. I’ll always be proud of what we built. Today, my heart is with the Sprinkles employees. 💔 If you have stories about how Sprinkles Cupcakes added a little extra sweetness, comfort, or connection to your life, please share them in the comments. #sprinklescupcakes #sprinkles ♬ original sound – Candace Nelson

The Legacy West location is listed as permanently closed online, though Sprinkles has not made a statement on their social media pages. The last Instagram post, posted three days ago, advertises a New Year’s special, though the location closed New Year’s Eve.