Sprinkles Cupcakes Closes All Stores Nationwide

Sprinkles Cupcakes, a California-based bakery chain founded in 2005 and once a pioneer in the cupcake craze, is abruptly closing all its stores nationwide, including its only San Diego location in La Jolla, with employees receiving only a one-day notice. The closure comes as a surprise, with the company recently advertising new store openings, and has left many employees and loyal customers disappointed. Candace Nelson, the founder, expressed her sadness over the company's unexpected end, despite no longer being involved in its operations.