frankford candy & chocolate company is an american candy manufacturer, located in philadelphia, pennsylvania, founded in 1947 by sam himmelstein. the current ceo is stuart selarnick. in the 2000s, frankford candy & chocolate company became a very successful manufacturer. it is one of the largest producers of chocolate rabbits in the united states, making over 100 varieties. in 2000, it started licensing popular children's tv characters, such as spongebob squarepants. frankford produces their candy in china, pennsylvania and italy.