Rocket Fizz

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop is a specialty retailer offering a wide variety of sodas, candies, and nostalgic treats. The company was founded in 2007 by Robert Powells and Ryan Morgan in Camarillo, California, with the goal of creating a destination for both classic confections and unique, hard-to-find sweets. Over the years, Rocket Fizz has become known for its lively stores filled with retro candy, international snacks, and its own line of craft sodas.

A significant milestone came in 2018, when the chain reached a peak of nearly 90 stores across the United States. Like many retailers, Rocket Fizz experienced some contraction after the pandemic, with a number of locations closing or relocating to better-performing sites. As of November 2025, the company operates approximately 70 stores in more than 25 states. Its footprint includes major cities and high-traffic tourist destinations such as Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Columbus. The brand favors locations in busy retail corridors and entertainment districts, aiming to capture impulse shoppers and visitors seeking a memorable in-store experience.

In the past five years, Rocket Fizz has focused on steady, selective growth. The company continues to open new stores in both urban and suburban markets, while actively seeking franchise partners and new sites in large metropolitan areas and tourist hubs. At the same time, it is investing in existing locations through relocations and remodels to adapt to changing retail patterns. The franchise model remains central to Rocket Fizz’s approach, supporting a mix of store formats that can fit a range of retail environments.

Rocket Fizz is independently owned and headquartered in Camarillo, California. Its ability to maintain a national presence, adapt store formats, and attract franchise interest has helped the brand remain relevant and credible in the evolving specialty retail sector.