Celebrate Sweet Success – Pecan Jacks Expands to Atlanta, GA

Cory Mosley • June 3, 2025

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida — February 16th, 2025 — Pecan Jacks, the beloved Southern-inspired ice cream and candy store known for its handcrafted gourmet confections and bold flavors, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest franchise location in West Midtown Atlanta, GA. This marks the first Pecan Jacks location in Georgia and reflects the start of the brand’s rapid national expansion as a destination for premium sweets and smiles.



Franchise owners Sherika and Mae Ekpo, passionate entrepreneurs and long-time fans of the brand, are excited to bring the Pecan Jacks experience to their local community. “We’re honored to bring Pecan Jacks to Atlanta, Georgia,” said Sherika. “The moment we discovered the brand, we knew it was something special. We’re proud to now be part of the mission to delight customers one sweet treat at a time.”


The new West-Midtown Atlanta location will offer Pecan Jacks’ signature ice cream, gourmet brittles, saltwater taffy, chocolate-covered treats, and more—all made with the same dedication to quality and creativity that has made the brand a favorite across the country.


“Each new location is more than just a store—it’s a celebration of community and creativity,” said Veronica Wyatt, Co-Founder and COO of Pecan Jacks. “We’re proud to welcome Sherika and Mae to the Pecan Jacks family and look forward to sharing our love of confections with the people of Atlanta.”


The grand opening is scheduled for February 16th, 2025, featuring family-friendly fun, free samples, and special opening-day promotions.

For more information and to learn more about Pecan Jacks, visit pecanjacks.com or follow us on Instagram @officialpecanjacks.


Cory Mosley
Vice President of Growth & Franchise Development
Pecan Jacks Franchising LLC
cmosley@pecanjacks.com
(850) 290-4913

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