105 Years of American-Made Delicious

In 1921, Mary and Charles See had one dream: to Bring Joy, One Bite at a Time. Today? We’re still doing things the Mary way, crafting irresistible treats with only the best ingredients.

Over a century later, we’ve expanded from one shop to over 250 worldwide! And though we continue to grow, our commitment to service and quality never wavers.

Charles See opens the first See’s Candies in Los Angeles, selling his mother Mary’s delicious treats made from her own recipes.

There are a dozen See’s shops across LA, including one at the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

We deliver candy on custom Harley Davidsons, even to Hollywood’s biggest stars! (Now, there’s DoorDash.)

See’s expands its footprint, opening new shops in San Francisco. Four years later, we also unveil a 15,000-square-foot Candy Kitchen.

We showcase our own exhibit at the World’s Fair in San Francisco, where thousands get their first taste of See’s.

Ingredients are in short supply, but rather than compromising on quality, we produce less candy. Shops sell out within a few hours.

See’s enters living rooms nationwide with our first float in the Rose Bowl Parade: a 15-foot Easter Bunny on wheels!

I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance learn the art of chocolate-making at our LA Candy Kitchen to prepare for the iconic “Job Switching” episode, one of TV’s most beloved moments.

See’s is the first company to deliver liquid chocolate via tanker trucks... and they’re still truckin’ around to this day.

See’s opens its first shop outside California in Phoenix, Arizona. Today, we’re in more than 35 states.

Bigtime investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger acquire the See’s company, calling it a “dream business.”

Our first international shop opens in Hong Kong. The grand opening features firecrackers and a Chinese Lion Dance!

Dutch engineer Hans Van Eikeren joins See’s to develop truffles. After testing over 250 recipes, truffles (finally) make their debut.

“The Lollypop Guild,” a Candy Kitchen just for Lollys and Little Pops®, opens in Burlingame, California.

Mattel creates a See’s Barbie doll dressed in our iconic uniform… and she rocks it.

On July 18, See’s sets the Guinness World Record for Largest Lollypop with a 7,003 lb Chocolate Lolly!

Fortune Magazine names See’s as one of America’s Greatest Brands for earning customer loyalty through quality and service.

We celebrate our centennial with new flavors each month, including now-favorites like Dark Salted Caramel and more.

For over a century, See’s has made the world a sweeter place. Committing to Quality Without Compromise, we now have 250 shops across America and the world!