Del’s Popcorn Shop was first developed as The Popcorn Shop in 1934 in downtown Decatur, Illinois, by type-printer John Baldwin. The shop was located in the same building as Baldwin’s print business and was intended to help his town recover from the devastating effects of the Great Depression. Nearly 30 years later, Del Barnett took over operations and renamed the company Del’s Popcorn Shop. The Jacobs family would then purchase the business in 1978, and the family still owns and operates it today.
“Over the years, ownership has evolved, however, we are proud to say that multiple generations and seven families within the Jacobs family are shareholders,” says Tyler Jacobs, co-owner and current chief operating officer for Del’s. The business is now headquartered in Springfield and has two other shops in Decatur and Mount Zion. “We sell handcrafted popcorn, fudge, peanut brittle, caramel products, and seasonal products such as caramel apples,” he adds. Whether you are looking to buy one item in bulk or purchase a sampler basket for attendees to try a little of everything, Del’s corporate-gifting options are diverse. Jacobs notes its top product is the signature red tin sampler, which features seasoned, cheese, and caramel popcorn.
There are no order minimums with bulk purchases, and volume discounts become available at around 100 units or more. Planners hosting events in central Illinois might also have their orders delivered. Or, if you are looking to share a bit of Prairie State history at an event out of state, Del’s also offers free shipping nationwide for orders above $65.
