It’s time for Real Talk

Apr 16, 2025

It's time for some real talk

And ways to support our small business

 

by Lindsay Tarnoff

white chocolate bark with goji berries below gloved hand dropping candied ginger

Ok Chocolate friends - here's some real talk

We all know life has brought about all kinds of challenges recently. Our small and mighty existence here on E Main St in Rochester has been so powerful and brought joy to many over the past seven years, and we couldn’t be prouder. In this time, together we’ve 5 brought beautiful, children into the world, contributed people and organizations that matter, joined our global community in awe of an eclipse, shared our passion for eating chocolate and sharing our favorite confections with workshop guests and community members – and more.
In that time, while there are always moments of joy, there have been a myriad of hard moments as well. We’ve had to make hard decisions in order to grow – or survive. We’ve all seen some of our favorite businesses close, and here’s the hard truth: for a litany of reasons – the economy, politics, the high price of cacao – our small business is struggling right now. We are proud of what we do; we know our community needs us. We want to continue to make good chocolate, share our joy with you, advocate and change the world with chocolate – but we need you.
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Here's our ask for our small business

So here’s our ask: can you help us keep our doors open, so we can continue to grow? Here are some ways to support us.
✅ Become a member or gift a subscription box or a Truffle Club membership to someone you love.
✅ Did you know we do corporate gifts? Everything from logistics and shipping to the mouthwatering chocolate. Customizable and always delicious, reach out to info@laughinggullchocolates.com for more.
✅ Schedule a chocolate experience. Try team building with chocolate or a fun class with loved ones.
✅ Stop in the store and say hi. We love seeing your faces and your smiles bring us joy. try a hot chocolate. We’ll be happy to recommend our favorite to you! (PSA – the fan fave is a salted caramel!)
✅ Share this post. Like, follow us on social media.
Over the coming days, we’ll share more about where we are and why cacao prices are so high – none of it is easy, and we are so grateful for your support!
Dark chocolate bark with specks of white chocolate sprinkled on it depicting night sky

Truffle Club Membership

Our annual Truffle Memberships offer  4- or 8-piece boxes and include discounts on chocolate products, workshops, and tastings.
Plus, you’ll be the first to know about new truffle flavors and product releases!

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Chocolate Experiences

Maybe the chocolate lover in your life wants experiences instead of things. Perhaps they are looking to become a chocolate connoisseur, or hoping to expand their knowledge of chocolate. Maybe they simply want to enjoy themselves and go home with good chocolate. A Chocolate Experience is the way to go! Check out our ever changing options!

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Last but not least - a gift card!

You know the recipient loves chocolate, and you want them to be able to come to our shop, breathe in the aroma of chocolate in production, and maybe even sip a cup of hot chocolate while they shop? A gift card is the perfect option!

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