About

Franklin’s General Store

4C Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, Connecticut

Take a step back in time and experience “A Touch of Yesteryear” when you visit Franklin’s General Store. Since our stores inception in 1985, Franklin’s has become a destination for our local community as well as for folks visiting from out of town. You will find unique and exceptional food and gift items that are of outstanding quality, competitively priced, and are dissimilar from other stores you’ve visited. Staying true to our beginnings, most of our product lines are made in the USA. As you stroll through our isles you’ll find over 8000 thousand gifts and an atmosphere that is fun, relaxing, and enjoyable.

Franklin’s is America’s single largest fudge store, producing nearly 35,000 pounds annually. In fact, our fudge kitchen makes up to 300 pounds and twenty-one flavors of fresh fudge each day. Fresh roasted nuts, and delicious cheeses from around the world are also prepared daily. No matter what time of year, salt water taffy, old fashioned candies, and a variety of great snacks are staples at Franklin’s. Our extensive selection of specialty foods includes baking mixes, dressings, salsas, sauces and soups, as well as a selection of fruit butters, jams, and preserves second to none! Our vast choice of pickled products is reminiscent of an old-fashioned farm stand or county fair.

While everyone loves food, Franklin’s gift store has wonderful choices, which include a full line of candle products, balsam pine pillows and incense from Vermont, many pets related gifts, prints from local artists, fun signs, drinkware, and locally made linens. The readers in your family will find a diverse array of entertaining and interesting books for any age, including our unique and vast collection of regional interest and legendary lore. Olde fashioned toys and games, as well as a large herd of plush animals and nearly one hundred and fifty puzzles, make every corner of Franklin’s jam packed with fun. If you are visiting from out of town we have great souvenirs, quality apparel, and something perfect for a family member or a friend back home.

For over 38 years, Franklin’s General Store has been proud to serve our customers and our local community. We are forever committed to provide exceptional service, great products, while serving with honesty and integrity. Visit Franklin’s General Store in Olde Mistick Village. You are sure to have a memorable experience that will last a lifetime! Open 7 days – Year-round.

“Franklin’s…Where family, Food, and Fudge = Fun!”