Founded in Paradise, CA in 1969, Joy Lyn’s Candies began in the home of Don & Joan Memmer. Don, a professional candy maker, converted their patio to a candy kitchen, mini factory and tiny retail store. The couple named the business after the middle names of their two daughters.

Pam & Bill Hartley purchased Joy Lyn’s Candies in 2000 and became the fourth owners of the business. Each owner has served as a tutor/mentor to the next, passing on and teaching recipes and techniques.