COMPANY HISTORY

Capital Candy Co, Inc. was founded in February, 1938 by George and Marion Burnes in Montpelier, VT, on a wing, a prayer and $700.00 in penny candy. Truly a family enterprise, George sold and delivered the goods with the help of his three sons, Jim, George, and Alden. Marion kept the books and “the boys” in line. All this from the family home.

World War II, rationing and the enlistment of all three sons created changes and challenges for the business. At the war's end, with the loss of son George at Normandy Jim with his wife Liz, and Alden and his wife Daphne once again joined George and Marion. In 1947 George reorganized the business and all three families contributed $1500 each incorporating Capital Candy. The company expanded into new product lines and territories and with renewed energy, Capital Candy became a “total jobber”.

Ten years later in 1955, Alden and Daphne sold their shares of the company to Jim and Liz. The company moved from its original home in Montpelier, VT to a larger, modernized facility in 1972. Jim and Liz were joined by their children Richard and Robin (Burnes) Blanchard and George and Prudy (Fisher) Burnes.

Expansion into grocery, frozen and refrigerated goods, wine and beer, merchandising services, and an expanded territory into five states made Capital Candy a well recognized and respected name in the industry throughout the region.

The years 1992-93 ushered in further changes. George and Prudy Burnes became sole owners of the company. In 2005, Ethan Burnes became the fourth generation to join the family business, becoming the General Manager in 2012.

We offer a complete line of products to our retail customers and a team of professionals ready to provide you with specialty programs, personalized merchandising and great customer service. Capital Candy takes pride in our heritage and strong dedication to its “extended family” of employees and customers.

Throughout our history, we have strived to maintain a tradition of business that reflects the very best of the values and intentions that existed at Capital Candy's beginnings. We recognize the hard work and sacrifices it takes to run a business — yours and ours — and appreciate the honesty and loyalty of those who made and make this effort each and every day. Our promise is to do our best, and to do our best for you.