Boehm's Candies

What Boehm's Candies does

Boehm's Candies is a family-owned artisan chocolate manufacturer and retailer headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with operational history dating to 1942 (Seattle founding) and 1956 (Issaquah relocation). The company produces over 100 handcrafted chocolate confections using traditional European/Austrian recipes, operating from a flagship facility built in the style of an authentic Swiss Edelweiss Chalet — described as the first Alpine chalet in the Pacific Northwest. The product range spans classic truffets, barks, and seasonal assortments, augmented in recent years by premium lines including Single Origin, Pacific Rim, and Whorl chocolates, as well as a co-branded 'Eat Along with Blippi' assortment produced under a partnership with the Blippi YouTube channel.

The business generates revenue through a multi-channel model. The primary channel is direct-to-consumer retail at the Issaquah flagship, complemented by an e-commerce site that ships domestically via FedEx (US only, no international service), curated gift boxes, and gift cards priced from $10 to $100. Secondary revenue streams include selective wholesale distribution to regional Washington retailers (locations referenced in Poulsbo, Seattle, Snoqualmie, and Yakima) and on-site experiential offerings — factory tours, chocolate-making classes (priced at $68), and chapel events including weddings. The chapel and chalet function as a destination venue that monetizes the physical footprint beyond product sales.

The company is privately held by the Garbusjuk family, with Bernard Garbusjuk assuming ownership from founder Julius Boehm in 1981 and second-generation family members Tyson and Narissa currently involved in operations. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, and there is no indication of external investors, funding rounds, or institutional ownership. Pricing is positioned at the premium artisan segment, with Mystery Boxes at $30 and gift assortments spanning the lower-to-mid three-digit range. The company has no disclosed AI, software, or proprietary technology components; operations are grounded in traditional confectionery craft.

Name

Boehm's Candies

Legal name

Boehm's Candies, Inc.

Website

https://boehmscandies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boehm's Candies is a family-owned artisan chocolate manufacturer and retailer in Issaquah, Washington, producing 100+ handcrafted European-style confections and selling them via a flagship Swiss chalet retail store, e-commerce, factory tours, classes, and regional wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Issaquah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Candy Sales: Direct sales of handcrafted chocolates and confections through the company's Issaquah retail store and online e-commerce platform. Products include bulk candies, gift boxes, chocolate bars, seasonal items, and unique selections. Sold in various formats including quarter-pound increments, pre-packaged boxes, and custom assortments.
2. Factory Tours: Self-guided window tours (free) and guided tours (by reservation) through the chocolate factory, chalet, and High Alpine Chapel. Public tours offered seasonally (June-September); private tours available year-round. Tours include samples and visit authentic chalet where founder Julius Boehm lived.
3. Chocolate Making Classes: Hands-on chocolate making classes where participants learn to dip clusters, make rocky road, and decorate chocolate bars. Participants take home approximately 1.5 pounds of handmade chocolates. Classes available for public ($68/person) or private booking with minimum participant requirements.
4. Third-Party Retail Distribution: Wholesale distribution to select retail partners including Boehm's Chocolates of Poulsbo (full product line) and limited partners such as Snoqualmie Casino, Chocolate & Ice Cream Delight (Seattle), and English Country Market (Yakima).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boehm's Candies manufactures and sells handcrafted European-style chocolates and confections through its flagship Issaquah, WA retail store, e-commerce website with FedEx shipping, and a small network of authorized Washington State retailers. The company offers over 100 distinct confections across bulk candies, gift boxes, chocolate bars, seasonal items, sugar-free options, foils, memorabilia, and custom gift boxes.

Product overview

Boehm's Candies is a handcrafted chocolate and confectionery manufacturer based in Issaquah, Washington, founded in 1956. The company operates as a single unified brand offering over 100 distinct chocolate confections across multiple product lines. The core offering consists of bulk candies (sold in quarter-pound increments), candy counter favorites, and boxed chocolates. Supporting product lines include specialty Chocolate Bars, Single Origin & Blends, Sugar Free options, Foils & Gummies, and Seasonal Items. The company also offers customizable gifting solutions through Classic Gift Boxes, Combo Gift Boxes, and Custom Gift Boxes, plus gift cards in $10-$100 denominations. Specialty offerings include the Mystery Box, Unique Selections featuring collaborations like the Eat Along with Blippi Box and Coast Salish-inspired Whorl chocolates, and Encores (melt-away confections in four flavors). Pick-up Only items like Brittles, Creamsicles, Frozen Bananas, and Ice Cream Bars are exclusive to the Issaquah store. Beyond products, Boehm's operates an on-site factory with self-guided and guided tours, offers chocolate making classes, and maintains the High Alpine Chapel for weddings and events. The company also sells branded memorabilia including apparel, ornaments, and the iconic chalet tin.

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Products and services

• Bulk Candies Over 30 varieties of handcrafted chocolates available in quarter-pound or half-pound increments including Apricots, Arancini, Caramel Marshmallow, Caramel Pecan Clusters, Cordial Cherries, English Toffee, Macadamia Nut Clusters, Marzipan, Mozart Kugeln, Mt. Rainiers, Truffle Sheets, and Sugar Free items. Sold to individual consumers and gift buyers.
• Candy Counter Favorites Popular in-store selections available online including 5 Piece Sampler, Bridge Mix Bag, Caramel Gift Box, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, Chocolate Covered Oreos, Chunk Chocolate, English Toffee Box, Fudge, Hawaiian Sea Salt Caramel Box, Malt Balls, Pecan Log, Rocky Road, and Wine Complementing Box.
• Chocolate Bars Specialty chocolate bars including Boehm's Chocolate Bar, Charles Chocolate Bars (raspberry and pistachio, salty-sweet hazelnut), Firetree 100% Cocoa Bar, Greeting Card Bar, Hawaiian Chocolate Bars, MĀnoa Chocolate Bars, Northwest Bar, WA State Bar, and Western WA Scene Chocolate Bar.
• Single Origin and Blends Single origin chocolates crafted from beans grown in specific geographic regions including 1# Bar giant slabs, Joie 61% Chocolate Chips (no sugar added), and Single Origin Box.
• Sugar Free Confections Sugar-free confections sweetened with maltitol including Sugar Free Assortment, Sugar Free Assortment 8pc, Sugar Free Caramel Pecan Clusters, Sugar Free Caramels, Sugar Free English Toffee, Sugar Free Peanut Butter Truffles, and Sugar Free Sea Salt Caramels.
• Foils and Gummies Foil-wrapped chocolates and gummy candies for parties and gifts including Assorted Foil Bag, Boehm's Coins Bulk, Dark Chocolate Foil Bag, Gummy and Candy Bags, Hazelnut Truffle Squares Bulk, Red Hearts Bulk, Soccer Balls Bulk, and Sport Balls Foil Bag.
• Classic Gift Boxes Pre-curated chocolate gift box collections including American Classic Box, Caramel Pecan Cluster Box, Cordial Cherries Box, Cream Box, European Selection Box, Mozart Kugeln Box, Mt. Rainier Box, Nuts Chews and Clusters Box, and Truffle Box.
• Combo Gift Boxes Personalized gift box option where customers select from multiple chocolate assortments to create a 12-16 piece or 18-24 piece custom box.
• Custom Gift Boxes Fully personalized chocolate gift boxes where customers select from the most popular confections to create an 8-piece or 16-piece box.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available in denominations of $10, $25, $50, or $100, deliverable via mail or email. Purchased for personal gift giving.
• Seasonal Items Time-limited chocolate offerings tied to holidays and seasons such as Advent Calendars, Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Sprinkles, Honey Sea Salt Caramel Box, Orange Marmalade Truffle Box, and Sweetheart Roses.
• Sales and Specials Rotating selection of discounted and promotional chocolate items including the Assorted Broken Bag, Balsamic Vinegar Truffle Box, Encores, Flüngs, Mystery Box, and Truffle Sheet Bag.
• Boehm's Memorabilia Branded merchandise and souvenirs including Boehm's Coloring and Activity Book, Boehm's Hat, Boehm's Hooded Sweatshirt, Boehm's Metal Ornament, Boehm's Sunshine T-shirts, Boehm's Sweatshirt, Boehm's Teal T-shirts, and Boehm's Chalet Tin.
• Pick Up Only Items Products available exclusively for in-store pickup at the Issaquah location including Brittles (shatteringly-thin brittle with peanuts or macadamia nuts), Creamsicles (non-dairy coconut milk treats), Frozen Banana, and Ice Cream Bar.
• Unique Selections Specialty and whimsical confections including Arancini Gift Box, Australian Liquorice, Churro Toffee, Cherry Brandy Creams, Chocolate Chip Bags, Chocolate Covered Liquorice, Dog Treat Bag, Drinking Chocolate, Eat Along with Blippi Box, Marzipan Loaf, Pacific Rim Fantasia, Special Edition Liquor Truffles, Ube Coconut Cream Bar, Washington State Cutting Board and Chocolates, and Whorl chocolates (inspired by Coast Salish spindle whorl art).
• Encores Chocolate Confections Individually wrapped melt-in-your-mouth chocolate confections available in four flavors: Mint (Milk Chocolate), Raspberry (Dark Chocolate), Almond (Milk Chocolate), and Mocha (Dark Chocolate). Also available as Assorted Encores Gold Bar.
• Mystery Box Surprise box filled with exceptional candies and chocolates from Boehm's, priced at $30.00.
• Factory Tours Guided and self-guided tours of the chocolate factory including a free self-guided window tour available during retail hours, and guided tours by reservation that escort visitors through the chocolate factory with samples, plus visits to the authentic chalet and High Alpine Chapel. Public tours run June-September; private tours are offered year-round.
• Chocolate Making Classes Hands-on chocolate making experience where participants dip their own clusters, decorate their own chocolate bar, make rocky road, and package nearly 1.5 pounds of chocolate to take home. Classes limited to 8 participants, held on weekends and Thursdays. Public Full Class: $68/person (minimum 4 participants); Private Full Class at $68/person (minimum $390) and Private Partial Class at $48/person (minimum $250).
• High Alpine Chapel Event Venue A replica of a 12th century Swiss chapel located at Boehm's Candies, available for small weddings (max 35 people), holiday concerts, wakes, and other events. Built by founder Julius Boehm in 1981 in memory of fallen mountain climbers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million views on Blippi factory tour video within 1 week of release
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Cocoa InitiativecoreOthersBoehm's sources bulk chocolate from suppliers who are members of the International Cocoa Initiative, which promotes child protection in cocoa growing communities and works to safeguard child rights.
• World Cocoa FoundationcoreOthersBoehm's suppliers are members of the World Cocoa Foundation, whose vision is a sustainable and thriving cocoa sector where farmers prosper, cocoa-growing communities are empowered, human rights are respected, and the environment is conserved.
• Chocolate SupplierscoreOthersBoehm's purchases bulk chocolate from several suppliers to create their custom blend. Suppliers are committed to environmentally sustainable cocoa production, educating farmers, strengthening farming practices, protecting children's wellbeing, and establishing fair wages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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