Jolly Rancher
It's from 1949, before you were born.
- Maker
- The Hershey Company
- Type
- Hard candy
- Debuted
- 1949
- Note
- bold fruit flavors
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About
As of 2026, it's 77 years old.
Jolly Rancher is the hard candy that does not know when to quit. One small flat rectangle of watermelon or green apple will outlast your patience, your attention span, and possibly the meeting you're in — the flavor simply refuses to leave.
Born in Colorado in 1949 with a name meant to suggest warm Western hospitality, it's since expanded into chews, lollipops, and ropes, but the original brick remains the boss.
Bold, intensely fruity, and built for the long haul, the Jolly Rancher is less a candy than a commitment.
Jolly Rancher through the years
Founded in Colorado
Hard candies known for intense, long-lasting fruit flavor.
Acquired by Hershey
The brand expands into chews, lollipops, and more.
