To consumers who have only recently tried Stuckey's famous pecan log rolls, the brand might be new, but to others, it's been a household name since the 1960's, when it originally got its start.
Those who grew up in the 1960’s and '70's might remember pulling over at Stuckey’s on family road trips. The blue sloped roofs were an oasis to travelers looking for a friendly stop where they could fill up with gas, souvenirs, and treats. At its peak, Stuckey’s had over 350 stores in 40 states, a candy plant, a distribution center, and a sign-painting business that produced 4,000 billboards that covered the nation’s highways. Its full history can be read here.