From Rochester to 16 States: Carroll’s Corn Is Expanding Big-Time

Carroll’s Corn has been poppin’ delicious gourmet popcorn in Rochester, Minnesota since 1993. That was the year Pat Carroll, a former swim coach, decided to dive into something new. He was torn between opening a video rental store or a popcorn shop.

Obviously, he made the right call because 32 years later, Carroll’s Corn is still going strong (and I can’t even remember the last time I saw a video rental store).

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A Local Favorite Under the Mayo Clinic

If you’ve ever wandered through the downtown Rochester Subway, undneath the Mayo Clinic, you’ve probably smelled the irresistible aroma coming from Carroll’s Corn. It’s a local favorite among patients, Mayo employees, and anyone looking for a quick snack.

Carroll's Corn via Facebook

You can also find their popcorn at area Hy-Vee stores and the Rochester Scheels. And now, the little shop that could is about to reach a whole new audience: Carroll’s Corn just announced it’s expanding in a big way. Read their statement below.

I can personally vouch for how good it is. I got one of their tins last Christmas, and it lasted forever. The popcorn stayed fresh and crunchy right down to the last handful. My favorite flavor is Triple Mix, the perfect combo of sweet caramel, cheddar, and butter, but the company has several flavors.

Carroll's Corn Full Flavor Lineup:

Triple Mix
Butter Popcorn
Cheddar Popcorn
Caramel Corn
Kettle Corn
Beer Cheese
Caramel Cashew
White Popcorn
Caramel Cheese
Jalapeño Cheddar
Dill Pickle
White Cheddar
Buffalo Breath
Ranch

Earlier this evening, Carroll's Corn shared some great news on its Facebook page.

"Exciting News - You can now find Carroll’s Corn at Scheels stores across the country!! We’re so excited to be expanding our reach with such an incredible partner."

This partnership means Carroll's Corn will now be available in 16 states including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.