Historic candy store closes after 141 years — operated by the same family for 5 generations: ‘I can’t believe it’
Lammes Candies, a Texas-based candy store founded in 1885 and operated by the same family for five generations, is closing six of its seven locations due to economic pressures. The company cited a commitment to quality and unsustainable market conditions as key reasons for the decision. While the flagship store in Austin and online sales will remain open temporarily, the closure marks the end of a 141-year legacy.
- ▪Lammes Candies was founded by William Wirt Lamme in 1878 and reacquired by his son David Turner Lamme, Sr. in 1885 after being lost in a poker game.
- ▪The company introduced its famous 'Texas Chewie Pecan Praline' in 1897 and has used only Texas-grown pecans since.
- ▪Siblings Pam, Bryan, and Lana Lamme have operated the business since 2004 as the fifth generation of the family.
- ▪Lammes attributed the closure to 'unprecedented economic pressures and current market conditions' while emphasizing its commitment to product quality.
- ▪The flagship store on Airline Boulevard in Austin and the online store will remain open while supplies last.
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Food & Drink Historic candy store closes after 141 years — operated by the same family for 5 generations: ‘I can’t believe it’ By Reda Wigle Published April 30, 2026, 12:34 p.m. ET Sweet surrender. A beloved chain of candy stores is closing up shop. In a statement, Lammes Candies, a Texas institution, attributed the closure to “unprecedented economic pressures and current market conditions.” The company will shutter six of its seven Lone Star State locations. Both the Lammes flagship on Airline Boulevard in Austin and its online store will remain open while supplies last.
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