Powell's La Jolla

Our Story

Hi! My name is Melissa Gilleon and I own Powell's Sweet Shoppe in La Jolla, CA.

My parents painted a very open view of life and encouraged all of us to be different, believe in more than one thing, and never let anyone tell you 'No'!

With that said, my younger sister, Ingrid, called from Windsor, CA. where she works.  She said that this 'little' candy shop called Powell's was going to start franchising. She thought I was in the right place in my life (mid-life crisis) and that I should come up and see this 'little' candy store.

Needless to say, my curiosity piqued. I called and arranged a meeting at the candy shop for a quick low down on the place.  Well, as you can only imagine, I stepped through the doors of the Windsor Powell's and all the hair on my body stood up!  I knew this gig was for me!  It depicted my personality in reality.  I could hardly get the papers signed and set out on my mission of opening a Powell's Sweet Shoppe in La Jolla!  My friends ran, but my family encouraged me every step of the way.

The Powell's Sweet Shoppe franchise kept that checkered flag waving until I crossed the finish line June 11, 2008. I would love to see you in my shop.  Stop by when you get the chance.  Southern California is beautiful and I am on the ocean!

Thank you,

Melissa