Laura and Tyson Allen took over the former Pandora’s Chocolate shop in Rigby, Idaho, and relaunched it as Sug’r me sweet Confections on April 1. The new storefront at 151 W. Main,Suite C, expands the menu to include homemade ice cream and Italian ice while retaining the original chocolate line.

Grand opening on Friday draws community to 151 W. Main

The Allens held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on a Friday, inviting locals to sample the expanded offerings.. According to EastIdahoNews.com, the shop now operates from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and stays open until 10 p.m. on weekends, signaling a longer retail window than the previous location.

Ice‑cream kitchen adds commercial capacity

The new premises are larger, allowing the Allens to install a commercial kitchen for in‑house ice‑cream production. Laura Allen told EastIdahoNews.com the facility will enable them to wholesale ice cream, chocolates and fudge, a step beyond the purely retail focus of Pandora’s Chocolate.

Southern‑inspired branding reflects personal passion

Laura Allen chose the name “Sug’r me sweet” after recalling Southern hospitality and colloquialisms she admires.. She explained that the phrase evokes a frienndly, welcoming tone she wants to bring to the shop, differentiating it from the 1920s‑era radio ambience the Isaacsons cultivated.

Former location slated for new tenants

While the Allens moved to the Main Street site, the original building one block east is being repurposed. Laura Allen indicated that several tenants, including a deli, are slated to occupy the old space, ensuring the property remains active in the local commercial mix.

Who will supply the new wholesale lines?

EastIdahoNews.com notes that the Allens have already received inquiries from regional distributors interested in carrying their ice cream and fudge, but the specifics of any partnership remain uncoonfirmed.