Schakolad Chocolate Factory, will attempt to shatter a 5 year-old record by creating a chocolate bar that will weigh approximately 5,500 lbs.
January 22, 2005 (Press Release) --
Schakolad Chocolate Factory, will attempt to shatter a 5 year-old record by creating a chocolate bar that will weigh approximately 5,500 lbs. The current record is held by Elah-Dufour United Food Companies Ltd., which made a chocolate bar, weighing 5,026 lbs. at the Eurochocolate 2000 confectionary exhibition in Turin, Italy on March 16-19, 2000.
The attempt to break the Guinness Record for building the World’s Largest Chocolate bar will take place beginning on Monday January 24, with the final unveiling on January 29, 2005 at 12:00 pm at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall’s Center Court.
The Chocolate Bar is being created by Schakolad founders Bernie and Edgar Schaked as a joint venture with the local chapter of the American Red Cross. After the Bar is unveiled to the public, chunks of the World’s Largest Chocolate Bar will be sold at the event and 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
Background:
Schakolad Chocolate Factory was founded by Bernie and Edgar Schaked (2nd and 3rd generations of chocolate makers) in 1995 in Winter Park, FL. Schakolad Chocolate Factory specializes in Fresh, Handmade European style chocolates which can be customized into any shape for any occasion.
Schakolad’s success in Winter Park prompted the Schakeds to franchise their concept in 1999. This year, Schakolad has 29 franchised locations throughout the U.S. and International markets. Schakolad has been named as one of the Top franchises in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine three years in a row.
For additional information on Schakolad: http://www.schakolad.com/
Contact: Edgar Schaked - (407) 248-6400
The attempt to break the Guinness Record for building the World’s Largest Chocolate bar will take place beginning on Monday January 24, with the final unveiling on January 29, 2005 at 12:00 pm at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall’s Center Court.
The Chocolate Bar is being created by Schakolad founders Bernie and Edgar Schaked as a joint venture with the local chapter of the American Red Cross. After the Bar is unveiled to the public, chunks of the World’s Largest Chocolate Bar will be sold at the event and 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
Background:
Schakolad Chocolate Factory was founded by Bernie and Edgar Schaked (2nd and 3rd generations of chocolate makers) in 1995 in Winter Park, FL. Schakolad Chocolate Factory specializes in Fresh, Handmade European style chocolates which can be customized into any shape for any occasion.
Schakolad’s success in Winter Park prompted the Schakeds to franchise their concept in 1999. This year, Schakolad has 29 franchised locations throughout the U.S. and International markets. Schakolad has been named as one of the Top franchises in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine three years in a row.
For additional information on Schakolad: http://www.schakolad.com/
Contact: Edgar Schaked - (407) 248-6400
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