Company Profile | June 5, 2001

C.C. Brown's Inc.

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C.C. Brown's began in 1906 in downtown Los Angeles where Clarence Clifton Brown invented the Hot Fudge Sauce. In 1929 he moved the business to Hollywood, where it existed in its original form until the summer of 1996. C.C. Brown's moved to its long-term location at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard at a time when two major landmarks --Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel -- had not long been built.

For many years, the most celebrated names in the entertainment business frequented the sweet shop. During the halcyon days of the big premier, fans used to line up outside Brown's for hours while great stars like Joan Crawford signed autographs. John A. Schumacher, Jr. purchased the business in 1958 from Clarence Clifton Brown, Jr. and his family continues to operate the business today. C.C. Brown's is known for its delicious Hot Fudge Sundae and unique presentation. C.C. Brown's always made its classic sundae with French vanilla ice cream, chopped roasted almonds and real home made whipping cream and served it in a silver goblet with the Hot Fudge Sauce in a small brown pitcher on the side.

C.C. Brown's Hot Fudge Sauce is well known throughout the world and is still ordered by mail from customers in Canada, England, Japan, Australia, as well as throughout the United States. C.C. Brown's Hot Fudge Sauce is also a favorite of many celebrities, such as Bob Hope, Phil Collins, and Marlon Brando, to name a few. Over the years, C.C. Brown's Hot Fudge Sundaes have been featured in many news programs, movies and commercials.