Garrett Popcorn Shops is an American chain of gourmet

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stores founded in 1949 in

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. Today, it has shops in nine countries, corporate offices in Chicago,

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, and an online store. The majority of its brick and mortar stores are still in Chicago, including shops on the

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and in the

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. As such, it is often referenced as part of classic Chicago cuisine. Garrett Popcorn Shops is a part of Garrett Brands, which also owns the Frango brand of chocolates.

History

The first store was opened on 10 Madison Street in

. The recipes for several of its popcorn flavors are trade secrets that are based on family recipes. A tin of Garrett Popcorn was named as one of ''

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'' in 2002. Garrett Brands, the owner of Garrett Popcorn Shops acquired the rights to Frango from

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in 2017.

Flavors

;Seasonal * Hot Cocoa CaramelCrisp * 100% Chocolate CaramelCrisp

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History

Flavors

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