Debbi Fields

Debra Jane “Debbi” Fields is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies. She opened the first Mrs. Fields cookie store in Palo Alto, California, in 1977, building the business around freshly baked cookies sold in mall locations. Fields became a prominent figure in American retail food entrepreneurship, associated with hands-on customer service and a focus on product consistency. Her success helped popularize the specialty cookie shop as a recognizable concept in the United States. Often identified by her married name, Debbi Fields, she is closely linked to the Mrs. Fields brand and its expansion beyond the original store into a widely known cookie retailer.