FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Hoffman's Chocolates is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new location at 920 E. Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. The new retail store, which opened its doors to customers on Monday, September 29th, is the first Broward County location for the legendary South Florida-based chocolatier. Hoffman's Chocolates currently has five locations in Palm Beach and Stuart counties and is currently working on additional expansion into Broward County.
"We are very excited to open our first store in Broward County," said Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital, parent company of Hoffman's Chocolates. "For over 39 years, Hoffman's Chocolates has been a favorite of Palm Beach and Martin County residents, and our new location on Las Olas is sure to become a true destination for both locals and out-of-town visitors. We're excited to announce that this store will also debut a newly designed logo, fresh look and signature elements."
In addition to the new Las Olas store, the company is planning to open a new Hoffman's Chocolates Pop-Up store at the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills Mall in mid- October and will be debuting Hoffman's Chocolates Holiday Kiosks at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale and the Westfield Broward Mall in Plantation, in November. Another Hoffman's Chocolates store is scheduled to open in The Fountains Shopping Center in Plantation during the first quarter of 2015.
Hoffman's Chocolates offers over 70 sweet confections including a wide variety of gourmet chocolates, double-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, customized chocolate drenched cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a vast selection of distinctive gift baskets and corporate gifts. In addition to the chocolate treats, Hoffman's Chocolates will also offer over 16 scrumptious ice cream flavors; including classics like Chocolate and Vanilla, and more unique flavors such as Cotton Candy, Pumpkin, Moose Track Stellar Coffee and Dulce De Leche Cheesecake. The store will be operated by Chocolate Retail Manager, Debbie Goldin, who previously served in the same role at Hoffman's Chocolates Boca Raton location.
Hours of operation for Hoffman's Chocolate on Las Olas will be Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday – Saturday from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more information, please visit www.Hoffmans.com.
Hoffman's Chocolates is owned and operated by BBX Sweet Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE:BBX).
About Hoffman's Chocolates
Headquartered in Greenacres, Florida, Hoffman's Chocolates, a subsidiary of BBX Sweet Holdings, is a manufacturer of gourmet chocolates, with several retail locations throughout South Florida. The tradition of legendary chocolates began almost 40 years ago in a small chocolate shop in Lake Worth with a commitment to use the finest and freshest ingredients from around the world. The Hoffman's Chocolate Factory in Greenacres is a popular tourist destination where guests from all over the world are greeted by the aroma of slow-simmering chocolate and caramel and watch the art of candy making first hand at its observation windows. The company is notable for its elaborate December holiday displays, including the Hoffman's Winter Wonderland, and products such as gift baskets and chocolate covered pretzels. Other extraordinary creations include the "Snoodle" and "Pecan Caramel Jitterbugs."
Hoffman's product lines includes over 70 varieties of confections (all hand made using time honored traditions of candy making). Hoffman's Chocolates are available via its retail store locations, thru online distribution channels and by direct shipping throughout the U.S. It has been a favorite local brand for residents throughout Florida. For more information, please visit www.Hoffmans.com. BBX Sweet Holdings is a 100% owned subsidiary of BBX Capital (NYSE:BBX).
