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Lammes Candies Ends 141-Year Legacy Amid Rising Costs

4/29/2026

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Lammes Candies, Austin’s oldest family business, announced its final closure, ending a 141-year legacy.
The company will shut its remaining flagship store on Airport Boulevard after the Round Rock location closed on April 24.
Owners blamed changing market conditions, long-term sustainability concerns, and rising raw-material and labor costs for the decision.
Vice president Lana Schmidt said higher costs and a wish to spend time with grandchildren also influenced the closure.

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Lammes Candies, Austin’s oldest family business, announced its final closure, ending a 141-year legacy.
The company will shut its remaining flagship store on Airport Boulevard after the Round Rock location closed on April 24.
Owners blamed changing market conditions, long-term sustainability concerns, and rising raw-material and labor costs for the decision.
Vice president Lana Schmidt said higher costs and a wish to spend time with grandchildren also influenced the closure.