A Legendary Texas Candy Maker Is Closing After 141 Years

A Legendary Texas Candy Maker Is Closing After 141 Years

Some not-so-sweet news.Credit: Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers / Contributor / Getty ImagesLammes Candies, the beloved Texas candy store chain, is shuttering six of its seven locations. In a statement emailed to TODAY.com, the retailer confirmed the closings and revealed that the only store remaining of the franchise would be its flagship location on Airport Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The reason the candy store is ceasing operations…

Why Is Lammes Candies Closing? Here's What Happened and Where You Can Still Buy Its Treats

Lammes Candies will be closing after 141 years in business, bringing an end to one of Austin's oldest and most recognisable sweet shops. The company announced it will be shutting down its operations due to 'the unprecedented economic pressures and current market conditions.' Founded in 1885, Lammes Candies has been a beloved part of the Texas community for over a century, renowned for its handcrafted chocolates and sweets. The company originally…

Historic southern candy store closing after 141 years

AUSTIN, Texas — A beloved Austin candy institution is preparing to close its doors after more than a century in business, marking the end of a 141-year run that has spanned generations of Texans. Lammes Candies confirmed it will shut down all of its retail locations amid mounting economic pressures.

Austin’s oldest candy company, Lammes Candies, closes after 141 years

Austin's oldest continuously operating family business is shutting its doors after 141 years of selling pralines, chocolates and holiday treats to generations of Central Texas families.

Historic Candy Store Chain Closes After More Than A Century

For generations, candy shops have been more than places to buy sweets—they’ve been part of family traditions, childhood memories, and local history. That’s why news that a historic candy store chain is closing has struck an emotional chord with so many people. According to TODAY, Lammes Candies, a Texas-based business with roots stretching back to the 19th century, is shutting down most of its operations after more than 140 years. The decision m…

Historic Austin candy maker Lammes Candies to Close All Locations After 141 Years in Business

Lammes Candies, a family-owned Austin confectionery business founded in 1885, has announced it will cease operations after more than a century as one of the city's longest-running retail establishments.The company, known for its Texas Chewie Pecan Pralines and Longhorn candies, cited changing market conditions and concerns over long-term sustainability as the reasons for the shutdown.The closure affects all retail locations of Lammes Candies. Th…