Garrett Popcorn Shops was founded by Gladys Otto, a female entrepreneur, whose secret family popcorn recipes – CaramelCrisp®, CheeseCorn, Buttery and Plain – were sold for five cents a bag along with fudge and nuts. Just like today, everything was handcrafted – made fresh, hand scooped and precisely weighed.

The great taste, quality ingredients and welcoming experience quickly made Garrett Popcorn Shops a fan-adored, Chicago staple with fans lining up to wait 2-3 hours for fresh Garrett Popcorn.