Chenez’s Popcorn is a small family owned and operated business located just outside of Buffalo and Niagara Falls NY.
"How Do You Say That Again? 🤔🍿" One of the most common questions we get is, "How do you pronounce your name?" Well, in case you’re wondering, it’s phonetically Sha-ney (like "Hey Sha-ney!"). But trust us, we’ve heard every version imaginable—Shiny, Shan-nee, Sha-nay-nay—you name it! And honestly? We LOVE it. 😆 Just like our name sparks fun conversations, so does our love for popcorn! Over the past six years, our passion for popcorn (and the amazing people who love it) has grown beyond anything we could’ve imagined. It’s not just about snacks—it’s about the incredible relationships we've built, the laughs we’ve shared, and the joy that a simple bag of popcorn can bring. 🎉 So whether you pronounce it right, wrong, or invent a new version entirely, we’re just happy you’re here for the popcorn and the fun.
How we got started?
In July 2016, our journey began with a simple weekend trip that changed our lives in ways we never expected.
Our son, Joe, had an out-of-town baseball tournament, so we packed up the kids for a fun-filled weekend. Between games, we wanted to do something special for our daughter, Lilly, and stumbled upon a popcorn shop with an incredible variety of flavors. As we sat there enjoying the popcorn, a thought popped into our heads—”Wouldn’t it be fun to try making this at home for movie night?”
What started as a fun little experiment quickly became a challenge. Let’s just say… our first few attempts were far from perfect! We struck out plenty of times, but we kept at it, fine-tuning our recipes until we finally created something delicious. Before we knew it, friends and family were asking for more, and soon, our basement transformed into a full-fledged popcorn factory. With growing demand, we took a leap of faith, built a website, and turned our passion into a business.
What began as a simple family activity has grown into something bigger than we ever imagined. Today, we’re proud to share our handcrafted, flavor-packed popcorn with you and your family!
We currently have a website and three store locations to serve you your favorite popcorn!
Our Mission
At Chenez’s Popcorn, we believe popcorn is more than just a snack—it’s a way to bring people together. Our mission is to create high-quality, handcrafted popcorn that sparks joy, makes memories, and adds a little extra fun to every moment. Whether it’s a cozy movie night, a birthday celebration, or just a snack to brighten your day, we’re here to make it special.
Our Values
🍿 Quality First – We use only the best ingredients to ensure every bite is fresh, flavorful, and made with care.
❤️ Family & Community – Built on family values, we love creating moments of joy and giving back to our community.
🎉 Fun & Creativity – We’re always experimenting with bold, exciting flavors to keep your taste buds happy!
🙏 Customer Happiness – Your satisfaction means everything to us, and we strive to make every order special.
Thank you for supporting us!
Todd and Karla Chenez
How do we get our popcorn to taste so darn good?
The secret sauce is people just like you! You give us the ideas and we go to work! There is nothing that hits our shelves or goes out our door that is not fresh and tastes exactly like it should! When we launch a new flavor, it is taste tested and scrutinized by the lovers of that particular flavor! We try so hard to make sure every kernel is packed with flavor! Once the product is on our shelf and website you can be 100% sure you will be satisfied. We know you can’t taste or smell our popcorn through this screen but we guarantee freshness and a taste that will blow you away! We know there are other places to go and other products to buy with your hard-earned money, that is why we stand behind everything we say and do. Oh and most important we’re caring people! We love to spread Peace, Love and Joy and this business allows us to do that!
What we want you to experience when you visit our website!
Our shops are so fun and interactive and that is what we want you to experience when you visit our website! You can’t taste test the flavors here like you can at the shops, but we will do our best with the descriptions. Our ships are packed with amazing flavors, colors, laughs and great conversations. We want to express that in this website. We thrive on your feedback, you are what helps us continue to make improvements and make more people happy. We hope you enjoy your visit here on our Chenez’s Popcorn website and if you are in the Buffalo- Niagara area please stop into one of our shops to say hello and see, smell and experience everything popcorn!
Have a blessed day,
Todd, Karla, Joe, Lilly Chenez