A Legendary Texas Candy Maker Is Closing After 141 Years
Lammes Candy, a beloved candy store chain in Texas, is closing after 141 years in business.
www.southernliving.comLammes Candies is closing all of its retail locations in Texas, ending a 141-year family-run run. The company will wind down operations, fulfill remaining orders, and continue online sales only until inventory runs out, with its flagship Austin store remaining open for a limited time.
Key points:
- Origins and scope: Lammes Candies opened in 1885 in Texas and became famous for Texas Chewy Pralines and other confections.[2][4]
- Closures: Six of seven locations are closing, leaving only the flagship store in Austin (Airport Boulevard) for a limited time before closing as well.[1][3][4][2]
- Why now: The closures are attributed to unprecedented economic pressures and changing market conditions; the company is undertaking an orderly wind-down.[1][2]
- Online/remaining orders: Online sales continue for an unspecified period as long as inventory lasts; the Austin flagship will stay open while inventory allows.[4][2]
Example: If you’re in Los Angeles and curious about alternatives, you might look for similarly long-running regional candy makers or Texas-inspired treats available online from Lammes’ site or other Texas confectioners.
Would you like me to pull the latest statements from Lammes Candies or compile a quick directory of comparable Texas confectioners with online ordering? I can also summarize each cited article in more detail if you’d like.
Citations:
- Lammes Candies closing all but flagship store due to economic pressures[2][1]
- History and products like Texas Chewy Pralines[7][4]
- Local coverage confirming closures and wind-down plan[3][10]