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W hat does Sriracha, carmel apple, and bacon cheddar all have in common? They are part of the over 70 different rotating flavors of popcorn that you can find freshly made downton Rochester at Popus Gourmet Popcorn. To learn more about this popping business, we spoke with D’Angelo Tines at Popus Gourmet Popcorn. Q: Tell us about Popus Gourmet Popcorn. What does your company offer to the Rochester region? A: Popus Gourmet Popcorn is an award- winning and family-owned popcorn brand. All of our popcorn is handcrafted in small batches using the finest ingredients. Our popcorn is made fresh daily with no preservatives. Q: How did it start for Popus Gourmet Popcorn? A : Popus Gourmet Popcorn was originally founded in Joliet, Illinois in 2017. It was founded by Walter and Leanne Dean who are related to the Owners of the Rochester location, the Tines family. The Tines family decided to open a Rochester location because we are Rochester locals and wanted to share this experience with our hometown. We wanted to offer a true popcorn experience by offering a variety of flavors with unlimited samples and excellent customer service. Q: Popus Gourmet Popcorn became a member of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce last year. What do you find valuable in your membership to the organization? A: After joining the Chamber, we found out quickly how willing the Chamber is to go above and beyond for its members. The chamber extended its network of contacts to us and helped us make our dreams a reality. We can’t thank Brent Ackerman and the Chamber team enough for welcoming us with open arms.
Q: What is a unique fact people should know about Popus Gourmet Popcorn A: We have over 70 different flavors of popcorn we can make. Although not all 70 flavors are out every day, we at least have 25 flavors available at all times. Q: What is the outlook for your business and industry? A: We have a positive outlook for both our business and industry. We think the Rochester downtown area is poised for a major comeback post-covid, and we are excited to see what’s to come. Popcorn is one of America’s favorite and oldest snacks. Popcorn will be around forever, it is up to us to find creative ways to keep adding on to our customer’s experience. To learn more about Popus Gourmet Popcorn, visit them online at www.popus- rochester.com.
Advantage Magazine | 11
March 2023
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