Richardson | February 2023

BUSINESS FEATURE

BY JACKSON KING

POPPIN’ FLAVORS

The Popcorn Shack oers 60 dierent avors of popcorn, including savory and sweet varieties. Popular avors include: • Buttery popcorn • Bacon cheddar • Mac and cheese • Kettle corn • Caramel • Caramel with nuts • Zebra (chocolate drizzle) • Birthday cake

The Popcorn Shack also sells other goods, including candy and speciality sodas.

• Sea salt caramel • Dark chocolate • Dill pickle • Loaded potato

Owner Darla Predtechenskis took over local popcorn store The Popcorn Shack in 2020. (Photos by Jackson King/Community Impact)

The Popcorn Shack Local store serves up snacks for more than 40 years L ocated just outside of Richardson on the south- west corner of Coit and West share the store’s hospitality with the community.

Birthday cake is one of the most popular avors sold at The Popcorn Shack.

and more. The company also has an online store, though about 60% of its business is still conducted in person, Predtechenskis said. The store’s location on the Rich- ardson-Dallas border has helped endear it to both communities, Predtechenskis said. “This is a community space, so where we’re located is important, because [the store] is super accessi- ble,” she said. Having been around for over 40 years, The Popcorn Shack continues to be a go-to for community mem- bers, including multiple generations of families, Predtechenskis said. “I’ve seen people that used to come here as children that are now bringing their families,” she said.

“I really see popcorn as a trans- formative food,” Predtechenskis said. “You have the ability ... to create an atmosphere and a mood to participate in people’s lives. My favorite part of the store is every person that walks through that front door.” Among the popcorn avors are a mix of savory and sweet varieties ranging from chocolate and caramel to extra butter. All avors can be bought in tins and bags. In addition to its in-store sales, Predtechenskis said The Popcorn Shack oers a business-to-business service providing popcorn to caterers, hotels, oce buildings

The Popcorn Shack 7632 Campbell Road, Ste. 309, Dallas 972-248-4099 https://eatatpopcornshack.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. closed

Campbell roads, The Popcorn Shack has been oering the snacking treat to locals for over 40 years. The gourmet popcorn store sells 60 avors of popcorn, including numer- ous seasonal avors. In addition, the store sells gift baskets and decorative tins along with other goods, such as candy and specialty sodas. The Popcorn Shack rst opened in 1982 under the name Popcorn Papa. After being renamed 10 years ago, the business moved into its current location in 2016. Darla Predtechenskis became owner in 2020. She said owning the business has been a chance to

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