Ghirardelli Chocolate

James Lick, an Entrepreneur, Arrived in San Francisco with 600lbs of Chocolate to Sell in 1848. He Then Encouraged His Friend Domingo Ghirardelli to Start His Own Chocolate Company in the US.

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, is one of the country’s most popular candy makers. The company was founded and popularized in San Francisco. But did you know how James Lick helped start Ghirardelli? James Lick, an entrepreneur, arrived in San Francisco in 1848 with 600 pounds of chocolate to sell. When all his chocolate sold out […]

James Lick, an Entrepreneur, Arrived in San Francisco with 600lbs of Chocolate to Sell in 1848. He Then Encouraged His Friend Domingo Ghirardelli to Start His Own Chocolate Company in the US. Read More »