🧁 Jewel-Osco Chicago's Fall Favorite: CRUMBS Giant Cupcake

CRUMBS Bakeshop
550 North State Street, Chicago, IL

What you will receive

There's a cupcake in the Jewel-Osco bakery case that doesn't fit in one hand, and that's the whole point. Approved Relishers receive $15 via PayPal when you schedule so you can pick up the Giant Cupcake (retail $12.99) and $35 via PayPal after you post. $50 total before PayPal fees. Amount received may vary due to PayPal fees.

CRUMBS pioneered the gourmet cupcake craze in 2003 and sold over a million cupcakes a month at its peak before the founders bought the brand back and relaunched it themselves. Their Giant Cupcake has been a fixture in Jewel-Osco bakery cases around Chicago, and cooler weather makes it feel right at home on the table.

🎬 What you create: Instagram Reel. TikTok video optional.

📅 Post window: 7-9 days after your visit. All content due by October 20th.

👤 Who's a match: Chicago creators (bonus: moms, dessert lovers)

📍 Locations: Find your nearest location here: Jewel-Osco Stores

🕒 Available: During store hours. Prefer daytime for outside shots.


💰 After posting, submit your post on the Relish platform first. Then complete this survey to receive your final payment. Both steps are required or your payment will not be released. If your first payment did not arrive, email hello+payments@tryrelish.com no later than the day before your scheduled pickup.

⚠️ Important: Schedule within 7 days of approval or your account may be flagged. Post within 7-9 days of your visit. All content due by October 20th. Late posts may be flagged.

Description

Chicago's Giant Cupcake pick from CRUMBS is even better with the weather turning. It's oversized on purpose, built to anchor a fall get-together, not just feed one person.

Here is how it works:

  • Once you receive your approval email, follow the instructions to schedule your pickup within 7 days. Submit your schedule request using the link in your approval email, confirm the Jewel-Osco location you'll visit, and confirm your PayPal for the purchase payment.

  • Head to your Jewel-Osco bakery case and pick your flavor. Your first $15 payment covers the $12.99 cupcake with a little left over.

  • Film your content and post your Reel within 7-9 days of your visit, no later than October 20th. Then submit your post on the Relish platform and complete the survey to receive your final $35 payment.

📩 Keep an eye on your emails. That is how we send approvals, reminders, and updates. If you miss a message, it can hold up or cancel your campaign.

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About brand

When Mia and Jason Bauer launched Crumbs Bakeshop on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in 2003, it pioneered the gourmet cupcake craze, ushering in a phenomenon that ricocheted around the globe. Nobody had ever seen cupcakes like these: combining fillings, their famous cream cheese frosting, mix-ins, and every combination of topping imaginable, Crumbs became the talk of the town, and it didn’t take long for dessert lovers everywhere to fall in love with them. At their height, Crumbs sold more than one million cupcakes monthly. After an incredible ten years, Mia & Jason sold the business in 2012, and sadly, under the new ownership, all stores closed by 2016. But when an opportunity presented itself for the Bauers to recapture and relaunch the brand, they didn’t hesitate. The Bauer’s knew Crumbs fans would rejoice at the chance to enjoy their beloved cupcakes once again. Crumbs is back – and its launching its Colossal Cupcake at a supermarket near you!

Visuals & Theme

Mood: Cozy, early-fall warmth. Think sweater weather and slowing down, not Halloween or pumpkin spice.


Do

  • Style the shot with warm, early-fall touches like a cozy throw or natural afternoon light

  • Show the Jewel-Osco bakery case where the cupcake sits before you grab it

  • Capture the full size next to something recognizable, like your hand or a countertop

Don't

  • Cut into the cupcake before it's fully thawed

  • Lean into Halloween or pumpkin spice cues. This is early fall, not a costume or a flavor tie-in

  • Do not use copyrighted music.

Ideas to get you started

  • Bring the cupcake to a fall get-together and film everyone's reaction

  • Set it on a table with warm, seasonal touches like a knit blanket or cider

  • Compare its size against a regular cupcake while wearing a cozy sweater

  • Unbox it at home on a crisp afternoon and film the first cut

  • Ask friends to guess the flavor before revealing it at a fall dinner

Caption

Your caption must include:

  • Tag @originalcrumbs, @jewelosco, and @localrelishers

  • Mention which Jewel-Osco location you visited

  • Mention that it's available now in the Jewel-Osco bakery section

Everything else is yours. Have fun with it.

🤝 FTC disclosure: You must clearly say this is a partnership. Use "Partnered with CRUMBS Bakeshop" somewhere in your caption.

Hashtags & mentions

Send a collab request to @originalcrumbs

These hashtags are suggested but not required: #originalcrumbsgiantcupcake #jewelosco #ChicagoRelishers

Website

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Event date

September 17, 2026 to October 20, 2026

Age

Not specified

Instagram content

Reel

TikTok content

Video