Private company
Schrafft's
Former American candy company
The Schrafft Candy Company was a candy, chocolate and cake company based in Sullivan Square, Charlestown, Massachusetts. In 1861, it introduced jelly beans to the United States and told the customers to send them off to civil war soldiers.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1898Founded1
- HeadquartersBoston1
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The Schrafft Candy Company was a candy, chocolate and cake company based in Sullivan Square, Charlestown, Massachusetts. In 1861, it introduced jelly beans to the United States and told the customers to send them off to civil war soldiers.2
Timeline
- 1898Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaSchrafft's
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7432794
Sources
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- 1WikidataSchrafft's on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSchrafft's on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSchrafft's photo by Parkerjh, CC BY-SA 4.0