Kate Weiser confirmed that kate weiser chocolate closing will end a 12-year run for her eponymous shops, according to a social media post reported by BusinessDallas.
The founder said she and her financial partners made the decision because the business is seasonal, labor intensive and has required a heavy financial lift over recent years, the BusinessDallas report said.
CBS News Texas listed the company's retail footprint, saying shops operate at Trinity Groves and NorthPark Center in Dallas, at the Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth, and on Grapevine's Historic Main Street.
Online ordering will be available through Wednesday, and CBS News Texas reported that Wednesday April 15 will be the final day for online orders, with the Trinity Groves and NorthPark locations remaining open until the last chocolate is sold.
Staff Support And Legacy Plans
Weiser said her immediate focus will be on supporting her team, and CBS News Texas reported she has taken steps with some customers to secure jobs for staff who helped build the business.
The company is known for hand decorated bonbons and bars, and BusinessDallas noted it gained a following after appearing on Oprah's Favorite Things list eight years ago, a point also highlighted in the reporting.
CBS News Texas added that Weiser's Carl the Snowman hot chocolate bombs were featured on Oprah's list last year and that the product will be produced for an upcoming holiday season one last time in partnership with Central Market.
Weiser wrote that she is proud of what the company created and is grateful for the lessons and relationships it produced, BusinessDallas reported, and that she plans to rest and spend time with family before deciding her next move.
