MEET THE MAKER

Fran’s Chocolates is an award-winning Seattle chocolatier and Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame inductee. Renowned as a pioneer of the American artisan chocolate movement, this iconic maker crafts luxurious, hand-packaged gourmet gift boxes and elegant fine confections.

Fran’s pursuit of the extraordinary is baked into her confections. Her chocolates are sublime and her hand packaging itself is a delicious celebration. A feast for all your senses. A visit to Paris in 1970 inspired Fran’s European-like passion for the elegant simplicity of pure flavors. She opened her first patisserie and chocolate shop in Seattle in 1982 as an ode to her philosophy of joie-de-vivre. Many confections later, she has been credited for sparking the artisan chocolate renaissance in the United States, and is one of the most celebrated chocolatiers in the nation. Fran’s pursuit of joy is the touchstone of her work. From the way her chocolates are presented in the gorgeous gift boxes to savoring the first bite of one of her creations, each element is truly infused with love, care, and celebration.

In the 43 years since, Fran has built a loyal following around her elegant mastery of chocolate. Recognized as a pioneer of the artisanal chocolate movement, Fran has been named The best overall chocolatier in the United States by The Book of Chocolate, and Outstanding Fine Chocolatier — North America by the Fine Chocolate Industry Association. Many of her products have won national awards for innovation and quality, and Fran has been inducted into the Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame.