The journey was fueled by a shared love of candy and a desire for a creative outlet.Bonventure,a food and beverage industry veteran,serves as the"Chief Candy Officer," while Grossman, a Healthcare Administrator at Jefferson Einstein Hospital, found a passion project outside her demanding career. "I grew up in & out of candy stores chasing after the latest in sweet & sour candy," said Grossman. "To now own one myself in the city I was born in is a dream come true."
Their innovative candy boards quickly gained a following,leading to collaborations with beloved Philadelphia institutions likeThe Fitler Club and The Bellevue Hotel, as well as national fashion and beauty brands. This success laid the groundwork for their physical storefront at 233 S 20th Street.
"When we started making candy charcuterie boards back in 2020, we had no idea where this company would take us. Opening a brick & mortar candy store in the heart of Rittenhouse Square feels surreal,"said Bonventure.
The opening marks a new chapter for the duo,who also launched the"Candy Caboose"– a mobile version of their shop for private events like weddings and mitzvahs.All Aboard Candy's story is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit, friendship, and turning a creative passion into a thriving business.
