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Rocket Fizz

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Traverse City's wacky, sugary, soda-y, dad joke loaded emporium of all things sweet and weird. Come see us downtown on Front Street!

11/05/2026

Behold: the duckening

11/02/2026

A little post Halloween fireside chat if you will...

Have I told you how much we love Traverse City? Sure I want to get in fist fights with the seagulls at times but, barring that, just love it.

The food scene, the beaches, the shopping and the people are just amazing here....a combination not found elsewhere in the state. We have the privilege of operating in several different markets. It may surprise some of you to hear this....but this city is the best run of all of them. I'm not here telling you they are perfect, but I can tell you that they are the best of the cities we have interacted with or done business in.

Tomorrow, the future of the downtown TIF is on the ballot. While we pay significant taxes here in TC, we are not residents...so no vote for us. But we do want to make a case for it.

One of our other markets (I'll keep their name out of this...but it rhymes with Shalamadoo) has a TIF...however due to actions along the way it became severely depleted. You see the TIF increments only get collected by active taxable properties and when you give long abatements or surrender taxable properties to non-profits...the TIF struggles to fund itself. That's the position we are in here. So now things like basic maintenance, landscaping and event planning become a budget battle. The DDA has minimal funds to carry these out. So it goes to the city and the general fund...where it will get prioritized against the other needs around the city. Needless to say, many of these needs get unmet. Fortunately many of these abatements will expire in the next few years so good ol' "rhymes with Shalmadoo" will be able to find its footing in the next few years.

So you can imagine our reaction to hearing that TC could lose its TIF.

I think everyone would agree that tourism downtown is a major economic engine in this city. Unfortunately that success sometimes brings pressure on other things. Housing first and foremost. This is a real issue around these parts, but I question if potentially stalling this engine is the solution to this problem.

Now I understand, many things will still get funded around downtown with or without a TIF. But I also understand that if this money is returned to the general fund there are no guarantees on the downtown investment. We have seen what a limited TIF looks like and its rough. Foot tall weeds, broken sidewalks, lighting issues, etc. Each time having to go to the city and hope to get it on an agenda down the line. We worry about that. Some folks are claiming it will result in lower property taxes....I'll bet folding money against that.

In the end, this decision belongs to the residents of Traverse City...a people and city we love. We hope you will support the renewal of our TIF. And even if you don't....were still cool. :)

Tom and Heather

10/31/2026

Fun Fact Friday (Halloween Edition): Hershey’s launched the first bite-sized bars in 1939 with its Miniatures lineup. By the 1960s, Mars made “fun size” a Halloween favorite with mini Snickers and Milky Way bars! 🚀

10/24/2026

Fun Fact Friday (Halloween Edition 🎃): Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have been the #1 Halloween candy in America for more than a decade! 🚀

10/21/2026

Trick or treat? 🎃🐛 These crunchy, seasoned Larvets might just be the ultimate Halloween trick!

📷: Rocket Fizz Ann Arbor

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/20/2026

Madison’s new favorite thing this week:

MoguMogu; the drink you also chew.

10/20/2026

Spooky season is here! 🎃👻 We've got all kinds of fun Halloween candy, creepy treats, and plenty of sweet stuff to fill those trick-or-treat bags! Stop by Rocket Fizz and check it all out! 🚀

📷: Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop | Columbus, OH 🚀

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/17/2026

Fun Fact Friday (Halloween Edition): Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins first launched nationally in 1993! The pumpkin-shaped version of the classic peanut butter cup has been a Halloween favorite for more than 30 years. 🎃

10/16/2026

Who says Halloween is all about the treats? Don't forget the tricks! We've got plenty of both at Rocket Fizz. 🎃

📷: ROCKET FIZZ 🚀 Soda Pop & Candy

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10/14/2026

Why wait until October 31st to trick-or-treat? 🎃

From wickedly sour candy to nostalgic favorites, Rocket Fizz has the sweet stuff you've been craving.

Skip the doorbell and head straight for the good stuff!🚀

📷: ROCKET FIZZ 🚀 Soda Pop & Candy

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/13/2026

Why go door to door when you can get all your tricks and treats in one stop? 👻

📷: Rocket Fizz Rehoboth Beach

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/11/2026

Pretty in pink and pretty sweet! 🚀

📷: Rocket Fizz Rehoboth Beach

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/10/2026

Perfect for when you want to dip something I. Your pumpkin spice latte that tastes exactly like your pumpkin spice latte.

10/10/2026

Fun Fact Friday (Halloween Edition): Candy Corn was originally called “Chicken Feed” back in the 1800s! 🎃

10/09/2026

A little taste of the wasteland, minus the radiation. ☢️🍒

Nuka-Cherry has made its way to Rocket Fizz! 🚀

📷: Rocket Fizz Kalamazoo

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/08/2026

Big Red: ruining white shirts since 1959. 🤷🏼‍♂️

10/08/2026

Wednesday slump? Not on our watch! ☕🍫⚡

We've got your midweek pick-me-up covered with coffee flavored sodas, candies, chocolates, and more! Who says your coffee has to come in a cup?

📷: Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop | Wilmington, NC 🚀

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/05/2026

Consider this your sign to get to the root of your soda cravings. 🍻

Find this sweet lineup of root beers, plus hundreds of other sodas, at your local Rocket Fizz franchise! 🚀

📷: Rocket Fizz Fort Collins

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/03/2026

Product pitch: So think hair gel but it is sour and tastes like berries.

10/03/2026

Fun Fact Friday: Broken KitKats get crushed up and mixed into the filling of new KitKats! That's some sweet recycling! 🚀

10/02/2026

Spooky season looks a whole lot sweeter at Rocket Fizz. 🎃🍭👻

📷: Rocket Fizz ~ Empire Place

*product availability varies by franchise*

10/01/2026

Ohhh! This old friend is back!

Cranberry and ginger go together like peas and carrots but don’t taste anything like peas and carrots because that would be awful but gives me a great idea for a future soda.

10/01/2026

Sugar and spice and everything… RedHot. 🌶️

📷: Rocket Fizz Mall of America

*product availability varies by franchise*

09/30/2026

Rocket Fizz may be all about candy, nostalgia and fun, but there’s a strong business model behind it all.

Bob Campbell, our VP of Franchise Development, describes the Rocket Fizz franchise model as “simple and sweet.”

Years of experience have gone into building and refining the systems behind our stores, giving franchisees an established framework, tools and support from day one. That leaves more time to focus on building a strong store in their community and creating the experience that keeps generations of customers coming back.

In this clip from the Inspired Stories Podcast, Rocket Fizz co-founder Ryan Morgan joins Bob to talk about what owning and operating a Rocket Fizz looks like today.

Take the next step toward owning a Rocket Fizz franchise. Learn more at RocketFizzFranchising.com.

09/29/2026

If loving pumpkin everything is basic, we don’t want to be complicated. 🎃

📷: Rocket Fizz Ft. Wayne

*product availability varies by franchise*

09/26/2026

Made Up Fact Saturday: Candy Corn was originally just corn rolled in sugar. It started smelling bad after three days. Lots of people got sick.

You may not like it now, but it’s still an improvement.

09/25/2026

I once watched a grown person cry after eating this.

But I’m sure you’ll be fine.

09/25/2026

So the U with the eyeballs? Is he a person? A mascot? What’s his name?

It’s all so confusing.

Address

111 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI
49684

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

(231) 421-1033

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