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Chocolatier continues expansion in Broward County

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September 17, 2015) - As part of its on-going expansion in Broward County, Hoffman's Chocolates is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new retail location within the Weston Town Center later this year. Moving into the former UdderSweets space, the new store will feature the brand's signature look and feel and all the fun and sweetness that have become synonymous with the Hoffman's Chocolates brand.

Located at 1727 Main Street in Weston, the upcoming Hoffman's Chocolates location will be approximately 1,000-square-feet and looks to employ eight people. The new store will feature selections from Hoffman's Chocolates more than 70 types of chocolates and confectionary items including a wide variety of gourmet chocolates, double-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, customized chocolate drenched cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, coconut cashew crunch and a vast selection of distinctive gift baskets and corporate gifts. In addition, this location will offer scrumptious ice cream including classics like Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry.

"We are thrilled to join the Weston community and continue expanding our legendary brand in Broward County," said Chuck Mohr, President of Hoffman's Chocolates. "Our new location at the Weston Town Center will be a true family destination for adults and children. We look forward to being part of the community and excited to make life sweeter for the residents."

Hoffman Chocolates' first Broward County location opened in Fort Lauderdale on East Las Olas Boulevard in the fall of 2014 and additional locations were added this year in the Park Sheridan Plaza in Hollywood, and the Fountain Shops in Plantation. Hoffman's Chocolates also has plans to open a store in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport later this year. Hoffman's Chocolates also has four retail locations in Palm Beach County and one in Stuart. The company has plans to continue expansion within South Florida.

Hoffman's Chocolates is owned and operated by BBX Sweet Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE:BBX).

About Hoffman's Chocolates

Headquartered in Greenacres, Florida, Hoffman's Chocolates, a subsidiary of BBX Sweet Holdings, is a manufacturer of gourmet chocolates, with several retail locations throughout South Florida. The tradition of legendary chocolates began 40 years ago in a small chocolate shop in Lake Worth with a commitment to use the finest and freshest ingredients from around the world. The Hoffman's Chocolates Factory in Greenacres is a popular tourist destination where guests from all over the world are greeted by the aroma of slow-simmering chocolate and caramel and watch the art of candy making first hand at its observation windows. The company is notable for its elaborate December holiday displays, including the Hoffman's Winter Wonderland, and products such as gift baskets and chocolate covered pretzels. Other extraordinary creations include the "Snoodle" and "Pecan Caramel Jitterbugs."

Hoffman's Chocolates product line includes over 70 varieties of confections (all hand made using time honored traditions of candy making). Hoffman's Chocolates are available via its retail store locations, thru online distribution channels and by direct shipping throughout the U.S. It has been a favorite local brand for residents throughout Florida. For more information, please visit www.Hoffmans.com. BBX Sweet Holdings is a 100% owned subsidiary of BBX Capital (NYSE:BBX).

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