Business
BY KAREN CHANEY
Patrick Orzano bought The Poppin’ Shop in Keller in 2021.
A batch of cookies and cream drizzle popcorn ($3 starting price) rests on the drying rack.
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The Poppin’ Shop specializes in gourmet popcorn
In addition to popcorn, The Poppin’ Shop also carries truffles and fudge.
We use a movie-theater butter y style. You get more of the coating on each kernel, so there’s more avor on it.” Popular menu items Orzano said their top ve selling avors are caramel, butter, cheddar, jalapeno ghost cheddar and dill pickle. “Our cheese [popcorn] is really good because it’s made with real cheese, not powder,” Orzano said. “We melt and spin it.” Staying local Local churches and schools buy large bags of popcorn to pass out at their events, resulting in new customers visiting the business, he said.
With years of concession experience, Patrick Orzano bought The Poppin’ Shop in Keller in 2021. “I managed concessions for Ringling Brothers Circus,” Orzano said. “I toured with the circus.” The Poppin’ Shop opened in 2006 in Watauga and was moved to the current location a little over 10 years ago. What’s special about it? Orzano said when he bought the business, he knew how to use the popcorn poppers. The previous owner taught him how to use the caramelizer and gave him her recipes. “We have all the same recipes that she used to do,” he said. “Her caramel is really unique. Most people use a mushroom pop, which is a big popcorn.
PARK VISTA BLVD.
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE BLVD.
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WALL PRICE KELLER RD.
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900 S. Main St., Ste. 335, Keller www.thepoppinshop.com
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