Renowned as the pioneer in the fresh-baked cookie business, Otis Spunkmeyer began in 1977 as a California chain of retail cookie stores. After six years of success, the company shifted its focus to selling its fresh-baked cookie program to other foodservice operations on a wholesale basis. More than twenty-five years later, the company  
continues to offer this popular program complete with its trademark pre-portioned, gourmet frozen cookie dough, pre-set ovens, and merchandising tools. In September 2005, Otis acquired Chippery based out of Austin, Texas to help continue their efforts in staying the leader in the sweet baked goods industry.  Otis Spunkmeyer ready-to-bake, frozen cookie dough is the #1 brand in foodservice.

In 1990, Otis Spunkmeyer entered the retail market by rolling out its signature cookie dough in 1 lb. and 5 lb. packages. In that same year, the company added ready-baked muffins to its line of select bakery products. Otis Spunkmeyer Muffins are available in foodservice and retail outlets throughout North America and Europe. Today, Otis Spunkmeyer muffins are the #1 premium muffin brand in retail.

Otis Spunkmeyer continues to be the leading manufacturer and distributor of frozen gourmet cookie dough, ready-baked muffins, and a variety of other premium bakery products to foodservice facilities and retail outlets throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America and Europe.