Casa Dulce Opened Second San Antonio Retail Location
The specialty candy retailer is expanding its footprint by opening a second store on the city's South Side.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Casa Dulce has officially opened a second storefront at the intersection of SW Military Drive and Pleasanton Road in San Antonio. The business, known for its wholesale and retail sales, stocks 3,000 varieties of Mexican candy.
Why it matters
The new site allows the business to scale its operations following the 2023 relocation of its original San Pedro Avenue store into a larger facility. The expansion signals continued growth in the specialty retail sector for the regional market.
The retailer operates across two sites in San Antonio, including the new facility that offers 3,000 distinct candy varieties. Operating hours at the new site are set for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
The players
Casa Dulce
A specialty retailer and wholesaler specializing in Mexican candy products with two locations in San Antonio.
The details
The new outlet at 826 SW Military Drive functions as both a public-facing retail storefront and a hub for wholesale discounts. Management is currently utilizing the space to test new retail software systems while finalizing inventory stocking levels.
Timeline
2023: Original store moved to a larger location.
October 16, 2026: Official opening announcement and ribbon-cutting scheduled.
Market Landscape
The opening follows a pattern where regional retailers pivot from single-site operations to multi-unit models to support increased wholesale demand. This expansion aligns with the retail industry trend toward dual-purpose hubs that balance direct-to-consumer sales with bulk distribution.
Operators looking to scale should monitor how Casa Dulce integrates wholesale software into its new retail footprint. Balancing consumer walk-in traffic with bulk order fulfillment remains a critical operational lever for small-format retailers.
The takeaway
Retailers scaling into multiple locations should evaluate whether their software systems can handle simultaneous retail and wholesale workflows. Monitor the upcoming October 16 launch to observe how the firm manages physical store traffic alongside inventory testing processes.
What happens next
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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