# Co-Branded Popcorn Shops Doc Popcorn and Dippin' Dots Team Up For a Joint Snack Venture By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doc-popcorn-and-dippin-dots References: [shelbyfoodservice](http://www.shelbyfoodservice.com/2015/02/11/doc-popcorn-dippin-dots-to-debut-first-co-brand-store/) & [dippindots](https://www.dippindots.com) After teaming up for a joint snack venture, Doc Popcorn and Dippin' Dots are opening a co-branded retail store that will feature fresh and [kettle cooked popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-popcorn) along with [indulgent ice cream treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-melts). While Doc Popcorn and Dippin' Dots are both recognized for their individually unique products, their new venture houses both brands' goods in one 1000 square foot space. The shop will feature the same employees and will offer a diverse selection of salty and sweet snacks to its visitors. Dippin’ Dots Franchising LLC acquired the Doc Popcorn name a few months ago and has since expanded this partnership to a co-branded retail venue. This partnership illustrates how two opposite snack brands can co-exist collaboratively and under one roof. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Co-branded Retail:** Co-branded retail spaces offer the opportunity for different brands to collaborate and combine their offerings, creating a unique and diverse consumer experience. - **Diverse Snack Selection:** Combining different snack brands allows for a wider range of snack options to be offered in one location, catering to various customer preferences and increasing sales potential. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Building collaborative partnerships between seemingly opposite brands can lead to new opportunities for growth, innovation, and reaching a wider customer base. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from co-branded retail spaces, allowing for unique collaborations and increased customer engagement. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore new avenues for collaboration and partnerships, leveraging the concept of co-branded spaces to attract customers and boost sales. - **Franchising:** The franchising industry can consider co-branded ventures as an innovative way to expand and diversify their offerings, creating exciting opportunities for franchisees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soda-Flavored Ice Cream Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-flavored-dippin-dots.md) - [Caramel Popcorn Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-popcorn-ice-cream.md) - [Spicy Cheesy Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-cheesy.md) - [Snack Cake Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-popcorn-snack.md) - [Salty-Sweet Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dough-chi.md) - [Multi-Layered Sundae Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes.md) - [Festive Candied Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop-and-candy-pop.md) - [Collaboration Candy Popcorn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-x-superfoodio.md) - [Gin-Paired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-and-craft-gin-club.md)