Kilwins Ocean City celebrates its grand opening at 736 Wesley Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Photos courtesy of Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce)
A “sweet” new business, Kilwins Ocean City, opened up in Ocean City’s downtown shopping district.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, customers lined up at 736 Wesley Ave. Unit A to try some of the tasty treats, from homemade ice cream to supreme chocolates and other delicious confections.
They celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting attended by shop owners, John and Dian Dabek, and their son, Dave, and City and Chamber officials.
“On behalf of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Ocean City, we welcome Kilwins to Ocean City, New Jersey,” said Michele Gillian, executive director of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We thank you for investing, Dian and John. Kilwins is a great place. I feel like I am in Charleston, South Carolina. It makes me think of so many wonderful things when I walk in that door. Thank you for investing. And thanks for all you do for Ocean City.”
Mayor Jay Gillian did the countdown and John Dabek cut the ribbon with a giant pair of scissors.
Customers look at the chocolates and other sweet treats on sale at Kilwins.John Dabek said he became an owner of a Kilwins franchise because of the quality of the products. The company has been in existence since 1947, with 165 stores throughout the country.
“What intrigued us about Kilwins is the quality and wholesomeness of their brand. We think that it fits extremely well with Ocean City,” Dabek said. “We are Ocean City residents, and when Rauhauser’s closed, we wanted to bring that kind of quality candy back to Ocean City. We are real proud to offer the highest quality chocolate and ice cream on the island.”
Customers filled Kilwins to check out the new shop and satisfy their sweet tooth. Families stopped by and tried free samples of caramel, fudge, caramel apples, ice cream and chocolates.
Kids delighted in prize giveaways and music and there were plenty of photo ops with Kilwins’ very own mascot, “Moose.”
Kilwins Ocean City is located at 736 Wesley Avenue Unit A, Ocean City. To check out all the goodies, visit kilwins.com or call (609) 840-6704.
