Emma's Gourmet Popcorn

What Emma's Gourmet Popcorn does

Emma's Gourmet Popcorn is a privately held, small-batch specialty food retailer operating under the legal entity Emma's Gourmet Popcorn, LLC, headquartered in Gordonville (New Holland area), Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The company produces handcrafted gourmet popcorn using a coconut oil popping method with real sugar caramelization and non-GMO kernels, offering more than 53 popcorn flavors across caramel, chocolate, savory, white chocolate, sweet and salty, and nut-based categories, alongside a broader portfolio of 157 total products that includes seasoned pretzels, novelty snacks, gift baskets, party trays, seasonal items, refillable tins, and a DIY popcorn kit. The firm has extended into prepared food and beverage through the in-store Crepe Shack sub-brand, which serves made-to-order sweet and savory crepes, acai bowls, smoothies, mocktails, and specialty coffee drinks.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model anchored by a single physical retail showroom at 4038 Old Philadelphia Pike in Gordonville, which functions as both a point of sale and an experiential destination featuring free popcorn samples, made-to-order crepes, coffee, decor, and a cozy fireplace area. Customers can also order through a direct e-commerce website that ships nationwide with 3-5 business day processing, through DoorDash for local delivery in the greater Lancaster area, and through a B2B-adjacent fundraiser program serving schools, churches, sports teams, and community organizations. Pricing is unit-based across small ($1.55-$5.00), medium ($6.00-$12.00), large ($15.00-$25.00), bulk, gift basket ($21.00-$150.00), and Crepe Shack menu tiers, with gift cards available in variable denominations.

The company employs 51-100 people, has no disclosed external funding or parent company, and relies primarily on organic marketing through Google Reviews, the DoorDash marketplace, its e-commerce storefront, and word-of-mouth from tourists visiting the Amish Country region. No artificial intelligence, proprietary software platform, patents, or formal awards are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Emma's Gourmet Popcorn

Legal name

Emma's Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

Website

https://emmaspopcorn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emma's Gourmet Popcorn is a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania-based small-batch gourmet popcorn retailer producing 53+ flavors using coconut oil and real sugar, serving tourists, gift buyers, and fundraiser organizations through a single Amish Country retail store, nationwide e-commerce shipping, DoorDash delivery, and an in-store Crepe Shack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gourmet Popcorn & Snack Foods

NAICS

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Specialty Food Retailers (4452)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Gourmet Popcorn & Caramel Corn Shops (THAFAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Popcorn & Puffed Snacks (CRADABAH), Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG), Online Specialty Grocery (Organic/Health/Ethnic/Gourmet) (CRAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Gourmet popcorn
• Handcrafted snacks
• Gift baskets
• Fundraiser programs
• Crepe shop

Headquarters

HQ city

New Holland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales - E-commerce: Online ordering through company website with shipping to customers nationwide. Orders processed within 3-5 business days.
2. In-Store Retail Sales: Physical retail store in Gordonville, PA offering experiential shopping with free samples, crepe preparation, and cozy ambiance. Customers can purchase items on-site.
3. Delivery Services: Partnership with DoorDash for local delivery of products to nearby customers.
4. Fundraiser Programs: Popcorn fundraiser programs for schools and organizations - bulk popcorn packaged for distribution with easy delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Emma's Gourmet Popcorn is a small-batch, handcrafted gourmet popcorn producer and retailer based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The company makes popcorn using coconut oil and real sugar in over 50 flavors across sweet, savory, chocolate, caramel, and nut-based varieties, and also operates an in-store Crepe Shack offering sweet and savory crepes, smoothies, acai bowls, and specialty drinks. It sells through its own e-commerce website, a physical retail store in Amish Country, DoorDash delivery, and bulk fundraiser programs for schools and organizations.

Product overview

Emma's Gourmet Popcorn is a Lancaster, PA-based small-batch gourmet popcorn retailer and food experience destination. The core product is handcrafted popcorn available in over 50+ flavors across categories including Caramel, Chocolate, Savory, White Chocolate, Sweet & Salty, and Popcorn with Nuts. The company has expanded beyond popcorn into a full food destination featuring a Crepe Shack (offering sweet and savory crepes, specialty drinks, smoothies, and acai bowls), Pretzels & Snacks, Gift Packages & Baskets, Party Trays, and Seasonal Products. The company operates a retail store in Amish Country offering free samples, crepes, coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. Total product portfolio exceeds 157 items across all categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crepe Shack: In-store crepe station offering hot-off-the-griddle crepes with sweet or savory toppings, smoothies, and mocktails.

Products and services

• Gourmet Popcorn Small-batch, handcrafted popcorn popped in coconut oil with real sugar caramelization, offered in 50+ flavors across Caramel, Chocolate, Savory, White Chocolate, Sweet & Salty, and Popcorn with Nuts categories. Available in small, medium, large, and bulk sizes for individual consumers and gift buyers.
• Pretzels & Snacks Seasoned pretzels in flavors like Jalapeno Cheese, Chocolate Caramel, Cucumber Dill, Zesty Parmesan Ranch, Honey Mustard & Onion, Savory Cheddar, Ranch, and Cinnamon & Sugar, plus granola bars and novelty snack items sold through the store and website.
• Gift Packages & Baskets Curated gift collections including Popcorn Joy Tin, Favorites Gift Basket, Popcorn Bliss Gift Basket, Popcorn Cheer Basket, and Popcorn LoveTin, plus customizable Create-a-Basket options ranging from $21 to $150 for gift buyers and special occasions.
• Party Trays Ready-to-serve party platters featuring themed popcorn combinations including Birthday Cake, Patriotic, Summer, and seasonal varieties with chocolate drizzles, candies, and sprinkles for events and celebrations.
• Crepe Shack In-store crepe station offering hot-off-the-griddle sweet and savory crepes with categories including Fruit Crepes, Specialty Crepes, Breakfast Crepes, Sandwich Crepes, and Seasonal Crepes. Priced $8.95–$11.50.
• Drinks & Smoothies Beverage offerings including Lotus Energy Drinks, Smoothies/Frozen Drinks, Spritzers, Cold Drinks, Seasonal Drinks, Matcha beverages, specialty coffee, and mocktails served at the Crepe Shack, priced $2.95–$7.95.
• Acai Bowls Acai and smoothie bowl offerings including Mini Acai Bowl and Lemon Matcha Bowl varieties served in the Crepe Shack for $9.95.
• Refillable Popcorn Tins Reusable decorative tins in 1, 2, and 3.5 gallon sizes filled with customer's choice of single or multiple popcorn flavors for gifting and storage.
• Fundraiser Programs Bulk popcorn fundraiser packages featuring the company's biggest sellers in containers designed for safe transport and easy delivery, targeted at schools, churches, sports teams, and community organizations.
• DIY Popcorn Kit At-home popcorn making kit including 4 lbs unpopped popcorn kernels, 1 quart coconut oil, 16 oz popcorn salt, and 2 bags of seasoning to flavor popcorn.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available in variable denominations for purchasing gourmet popcorn and Crepe Shack items.
• Seasonal Popcorn Products Limited-time and seasonal popcorn flavors featuring holiday themes, patriotic colors, and special occasion combinations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoorDash partnership for local delivery of Emma's Gourmet Popcorn products to customers in the Gordonville/Greater Lancaster area. Customers can order through DoorDash for delivery of fresh popcorn and snacks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Opopop: DTC brand selling customizable flavored popcorn bundles. Comparable to Emma's on flavor variety, gift/occasion use case, and D2C bundling mechanics.
• Pipcorn Snacks: Small-batch heirloom popcorn and cheese snacks sold DTC and through specialty retail. Comparable to Emma's on small-batch, non-GMO positioning and gift/D2C orientation, but at earlier growth stage with broader retail expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Kettle Brand: Established premium popcorn and chip CPG brand owned by Campbell Soup. Comparable to Emma's in premium-popcorn positioning and non-GMO quality cues, but operates at national scale across grocery channels rather than boutique retail.
• Cracker Jack: Mass-market caramel-coated popcorn and peanut snack brand. Comparable category adjacency (caramel popcorn) and confectionery-style positioning, but at a mass-market price/occasion tier far below Emma's.
• SkinnyPop: National better-for-you popcorn brand at mass retail. Comparable in popcorn category and clean-ingredient positioning, but competes on convenience/snacking occasions rather than the destination/gift experiential model.

Direct peers

• Popcornopolis: Gourmet popcorn brand with gift cones, tins, and party assortments sold online and through retail partners. Comparable to Emma's on product format (gourmet popcorn in gift packaging), pricing ladder, and e-commerce plus fundraising channels.
• Popcorn Indiana: Specialty popcorn and popped-snack CPG brand sold in retail, online, and gift channels. Closely comparable to Emma's in flavor variety, gift-pack SKUs, and D2C e-commerce orientation.
• Amish Country Popcorn: Indiana-based popcorn brand leveraging the Amish heritage and heartland positioning. Comparable to Emma's on 'Amish Country' brand association, broad flavor assortment, and direct-to-consumer shipping model.
• Garrett Popcorn Shops: Chicago-based gourmet popcorn chain with retail storefronts and nationwide e-commerce, known for caramel/savory small-batch flavors. Directly comparable to Emma's in product category, retail-plus-e-commerce hybrid model, and gift/occasion positioning.
• Cornfields Inc. Specialty popcorn and snack CPG company with broad flavor assortment sold through grocery and online. Comparable in popcorn category, flavor variety, and gift-pack product architecture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Emmasgourmetpopcorn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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