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Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company facts for kids
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| Industry | Confectionary |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Founder | Sam Himmelstein |
| Headquarters | Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
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USA
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Key people
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Stuart Selarnick (CEO) |
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Number of employees
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200 |
| Parent | Family Owned |
Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company is an American company that makes candy. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sam Himmelstein started the company in 1947. Today, Stuart Selarnick is the CEO, which means he is the main leader of the company.
The Story of Frankford Candy
Frankford Candy became very successful in the 2000s. They are one of the biggest makers of chocolate rabbits in the United States. They create more than 100 different kinds of chocolate rabbits!
In the year 2000, Frankford started making candy with popular children's TV characters. For example, they made candy featuring SpongeBob SquarePants. This helped them become even more popular.
Frankford makes their candy in different places around the world. They have factories in China, Pennsylvania, and Italy.
Growing with New Candies
During the 2000s, Frankford Candy bought other candy brands. They bought Cap Candy, which was part of the toy company Hasbro. They also bought the Wonder Ball from Nestlé.
The Wonder Ball is a special candy with a surprise inside. It has been brought back to candy stores in recent years. This means kids can enjoy it again!