India, Jan. 2 -- Sprinkles Cupcakes, a popular brand in the cupcake boom, has suddenly shut down all of its remaining stores across the U.S., including the popular one in Georgetown, D.C. This surprising news came just before the New Year, leaving both employees and loyal customers in shock.

According to Leslie Wynter, the store manager at Georgetown, staff received very little notice. She mentioned that managers only got a quick call to let them know the bakery would be closing for good in a matter of days.

Employees were told to clear out the place with only basic instructions to remove everything left inside. Some former staff even came back to lend a hand as the store was emptied.

This closure impacts all 20 Sprinkles locations and o...