Fannie May Chocolates Returns
December 3, 2010
2004 was a tumultuous time for Chicago-based chocolate retailer Fannie May. It was the year they declared bankruptcy. More than 200 stores were closed.
Fannie May began in 1920 when H. Teller Archibald opened a chocolate shop on LaSalle St. in Chicago. In 1946, the famous Fannie May Pixies® were introduced and it continues to be their best selling item. Pixies are caramel covered nuts drenched in chocolate.
In 2006, 1-800-Flowers.com bought Fannie May in the hopes of turning its fortunes around. Now, with increased online sales, it is once again becoming a thriving business.
According to David Taiclet, president of gourmet food brands for 1-800-Flowers.com, people care about Fannie May products and the memories that go with them. The new owners plan on keeping the decades-old candy recipes. These recipes may not be trendy, but they certainly have a loyal following.
By the end of this year, 2010, Fannie May will have a total of 85 stores in 6 Midwest states and will produce about 10 million pounds of chocolate.
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