Powell’s Sweet Shoppe of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, two Willy Wonka themed-local candy stores, are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publishing of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” When it was released in September 1964 it sold 10,000 copies in the first week. The New York Times called it “sheer joy.”
Powell’s Sweet Shoppe has been in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles for seven years and “To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Powell’s will be handing out free Willy Wonka candy at both the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles locations,” said Miranda Battenburg, owner and manager of Powell’s Sweet Shoppe in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. Adults and children are free to come in and enjoy watching Willy Wonka’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory all day long and celebrate with us on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Powell’s Sweet Shoppe franchise is built around taking adults and children down memory lane with assortment of nostalgia candy and sodas. Both local stores are located in the downtown areas of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.
For more information about Powell’s Sweet Shoppe, contact Miranda Battenburg at [email protected]
Powell’s Sweet Shoppe, is a national franchise with 17 stores located in three states. Powell’s Sweet Shoppe of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles are locally owned and operated by Battenburg Enterprises LLC. Stepping into Powell’s, the delicious, sweet smells of candy fill the air and every small space is filled with delightful confections and gifts. Powell’s Sweet Shoppe is a destination that people of all ages enjoy visiting.