THE ESPEEZ FAMILY

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sam popowcer

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

alan popowcer

VICE PRESIDENT
Operations

bob popowcer

SR. VICE PRESIDENT
Sales Maven

fred scharar

VICE PRESIDENT
Sales

history

Founded by brothers Sam and Alan Popowcer, SP Enterprises, Inc. has been a family affair since 1988. Starting out wholesaling sunglasses and novelties to the convenient stores of Las Vegas, the brothers took off and amassed over 400 stores in just two years. They quickly began selling to other distributors around the country and looking at other products to offer.

With early and rapid success, SP started developing and manufacturing their own ESPEEZ brand of candies in 1993. As the business picked up, Sam brought in his father, Bob, and mother, Arlene, to help oversee the daily operations. With the added help, SP Enterprises grew to be a formidable young candy company. SP Enterprises became a leading manufacturer of novelty candies. As the company continued to grow, the brothers looked at other avenues for success in the candy industry.

In 2003, Sam hired long-time family friend Fred Scharar to develop a fresh new approach to the ESPEEZ candy line. Seeing the incredible success of Gold Mine Gum, SP used it as a catalyst to pivot the entire business model from novelty to nostalgia, becoming a traditional candy company. The overhaul and introduction of all new products launched the ESPEEZ brand to a new level.

Today, SP is bringing nostalgic favorites to the modern market with stunning colors and bold flavors. Available at thousands of grocery, convenient, party, and specialty stores around the country, ESPEEZ candies are popular decorations, favors, and treats for all ages and occasions.

As a family owned and operated company, we thank you for your patronage and we welcome you to the family!