PHOENIX — AZ Candy Stand, the sister company of AZ Lemonade Stand, has announced a major retail milestone with the launch of its sweet-and-spicy gummy line in 417 Circle K stores across Arizona. The brand also confirmed plans to expand distribution to all 650 Circle K locations in Arizona and Nevada beginning in 2026.
The move builds on the momentum of AZ Lemonade Stand’s successful rollout in Albertsons and Safeway stores, giving AZ Candy Stand a fast track into major retail chains. Shoppers will begin seeing the candy line on shelves in the fourth quarter of this year.
Co-founder Kyle Hollenbeck expressed enthusiasm about the new approach: “We are handling this brand differently. We grew AZ Lemonade Stand through independent stores before we moved into major chains. Now that we have established major chain relationships, we will begin to expand our product line. It’s an exciting time for us!”
The candy collection includes five nostalgic gummies with a fiery twist:
- Spicy Worms – sour gummy worms kicked up with chamoy heat.
- Spicy Gusheys – gushers wrapped in signature enchilado spice.
- Spicy Sour Belts – rainbow belts coated in tangy, spicy mix.
- Spicy Bears – gummy bears with bold citrus-spice bite.
- Spicy Watermelons – juicy watermelon gummies with zesty heat.
“We are thrilled to welcome AZ Candy Stand, a local candy company, to our stores. This “sweet” new partnership expands our offerings and enhances the experience of our incredible customers. Supporting local businesses is important to us at Circle K Grand Canyon Division, and we are proud to embrace the communities around our stores. We cannot wait for the Arizona community to enjoy AZ Candy Stand as much as we already do,” said Mitchell Miranda, Category Manager, Center Store Snacks at Circle K Grand Canyon Division.
For more information, visit www.azcandystand.com.
