Just a week before trick-or-treaters hit the streets, a national candy distributor filed for bankruptcy protection, citing mounting debts and a sharp revenue decline throughout 2025.
The bankruptcy petition listed assets ranging from $100,000 to $1 million and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. The company reported having between one and 49 creditors.
The downturn accelerated in 2025. Between May, June, and July, Candy Warehouse saw a 20 percent revenue decline compared to the preceding three months. The firm's projections suggest the company's 2025 annual revenue could plummet by 20 percent to 50 percent, with the negative trend expected to accelerate.
Sweet Sales Showdown
The data firm compared Candy Warehouse's performance to competitors. Allcitycandy.com generated lower revenue at $108,836 with 853 transactions and 98,422 sessions, but posted a slightly higher average order value of $125 to $150.Oldtimecandy.com trailed behind, with only $4,820 in revenue from 46 transactions and 6,464 sessions, while candystore.com saw $57,233 in revenue from 374 transactions. Meanwhile, candyfavorites.com outperformed Candy Warehouse with $218,859 in revenue from 3,110 transactions and 118,085 sessions.
Candy Warehouse has built a diverse customer base spanning hotels and resorts, hospitals and healthcare facilities, zoos and theme parks, restaurants and cafes, candy shops, retailers, event planners, and private individuals, according to its website.
The company distinguishes itself by refusing to outsource customer service or warehouse workers, guaranteeing freshness with no closeout products and no stale candy. The business says it maintains an inventory of more than 6,000 candies, including name-brand candy bars, chocolates, hard candy, lollipops, jelly beans, gummy bears, mints, bulk candy, Mexican candy, Japanese candy, cotton candy, and chewing gum.
The company also sells themed candy for holidays and special occasions, party supplies, candy toy items, popcorn, snacks, sodas, and gifts.