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Now Open at BB&T Center

The Florida Panthers announced today that the all-new Hoffman’s Chocolates retail location at BB&T Center is now open.

Located outside of sections 108-112 Hoffman’s Chocolates joins the “The Sweet Zone” with IT’SUGAR allowing fans many sweet choices to enjoy during Florida Panthers home games. The in-arena space will offer ice cream and more. The new store will feature the brand’s signature look and feel and all the fun, sweetness and celebration that have become synonymous with the Hoffman’s Chocolates brand. The in-arena space will feature pre-packaged selections from Hoffman’s Chocolates more than 70 types of chocolates and confectionary items including a wide variety of gourmet chocolates, double-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, customized chocolate drenched cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, caramel apples, coconut cashew crunch and ice cream.

“We’re so pleased to add Hoffman’s Chocolates to our in-arena offerings,” said Anthony Hill, Florida Panthers Director of Corporate Partnerships. “They are not only a stand out local community pillar, but also a delicious addition to the game day experience.”

“Aligning our brand with the Panthers and the BB&T Center was a natural progression from our existing partnership with the Panthers at Winter Wonderland in Greenacres for the past two years. It has been a great experience to work with them in our community and we are excited to continue our relationship.,” said Randall Vitale, President of Hoffman’s Chocolates. “Our new location in the BB&T Center will provide Panthers fans with the opportunity to satisfy their sweet tooth before, during and after events!”

This Saturday, Oct. 20, the first 2,000 children under the age of 18 who visit the new Hoffman’s Chocolates in-arena location wearing a Halloween costume will receive a special treat.

Introducing our new Sweet Ride food truck

Hoffman’s Chocolates is excited to celebrate the launch of Hoffman’s Chocolates Sweet Ride, its new mobile truck serving gourmet chocolate, ice cream, caramel apples, and an assortment of other confections.  The gourmet chocolatier’s new mobile extension strives to “Make Life Sweeter” for people as they “Celebrate the Everyday” with Hoffman’s Chocolates, wherever they are!

Hoffman’s Chocolates Sweet Ride will be run by Sweet Ride Manager, Grant Belgrave.  Patrons can indulge in an assortment of chocolate and confections, such as Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bites, S’mores, Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers, along with fan favorites – Coconut Cashew Crunch and Gourmet Caramel Apples.  In addition, people can order from a vast selection of ice cream flavors, toppings and milkshakes.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Sweet Ride to South Florida,” said Lois Marino, Director of Marketing for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “Hoffman’s Chocolates wants to make life sweeter for our community and now we have the opportunity to bring our treats to patrons on the road, whether it be a surprise stop on the street or at an event.”

Not only do customers have the opportunity to order delicious Hoffman’s Chocolates treats from the Sweet Ride food truck, but they can also enjoy an interactive photo opportunity. Customers are encouraged to take their photo in front of the food truck, upload their photo to Facebook and tag @HoffmansSweetRide for the chance to have their sweet snapshot appear on the digital photo screen on display on the side of the truck.

Hoffman’s Chocolates Sweet Ride is available to book for your events and special occasions like Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday parties, etc.   The Sweet Ride is available for South Florida events in Palm Beach County, Broward County and beyond. The next event the food truck will make an appearance at is on August 5th at 8 p.m. in Boca Raton at the screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Mizner Park. In the future, the Sweet Ride will be available for private events.

For more information on how to book the Sweet Ride for your special occasion or to find a Hoffman’s Chocolates location near you, please visit Hoffmans.com.

New store at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport opens

Now sweet-toothed travelers can get their fix.

Hoffman’s Chocolates has opened at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The store is in Terminal 4 just after security clearance and offers more than 70 types of pre-packaged chocolates and confectionary items.

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Hoffman’s Chocolates opens its ninth location

Greenacres-based Hoffman’s Chocolates has opened its ninth retail location.

The new store — in the Weston Town Center, 1727 Main St., Weston — is 1,000 square feet and has eight employees, the company said in a news release.

Included in the Weston store is an ice cream counter serving 32 flavors, in addition to Hoffman’s Chocolates’ selection of more than 70 types of treats.

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Hoffman’s Chocolates announces re-opening of Hollywood store

Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce the re-opening of its store in the Park Sheridan Plaza in Hollywood, Florida. Located at 3341 Sheridan Street, the now open remodeled store features Hoffman’s Chocolates’ fresh new look and feel with signature elements including an updated logo, in-store displays and “Celebrate” theme. The Hollywood store originally opened in November, 2014 and closed for renovations this past summer.

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Hoffman’s Chocolates Opens Shop in Plantation in Time for Mother’s Day

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Hoffman’s Chocolates has opened a shop in Plantation.

The 1,280-square-foot chocolate shop is located in the Fountains Shopping Center at 801 S. University Drive and features an updated look for the candy company. Hoffman’s, with headquarters in Greenacres, just to the north, opened the Plantation location as part of an ongoing expansion into the Broward market.

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Hoffman’s Chocolates opens in Plantation

Plantation residents are in for a treat: Hoffman’s Chocolates announced the opening of its newest store this week in the city’s Fountains shopping plaza.

The 1,280-square-foot store, at 801 South University Drive, is the candy brand’s eighth location. It offers 70 types of chocolates and confections, and 24 flavors of ice cream. A grand opening celebration is planned for May 30.

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4 Reasons to visit Hoffman’s Chocolates

Hoffman’s opened its first Broward location just in time for the holidays. Here’s why you should stop by the new Las Olas store this season.
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Hoffman’s Chocolates announces grand opening of new store on Las Olas Boulevard

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.”

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