Doc Popcorn Celebrates Opening of Westfield West Covina Store

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Jessica Dees

Local entrepreneur Cary Cheung opens first Southern California location; Plans to grow brand throughout the region

WEST COVINA, Calif. – California resident Cary Cheung is satisfying the snack cravings of Westfield West Covina visitors with the Grand Opening of Doc Popcorn. Located on the first level center court just in front of Disney, Doc Popcorn offers a delicious all-natural fresh popped snack.

\"There’s no better feeling then seeing the looks on peoples’ faces when they bite into our popcorn,\" said Cheung, who recently transitioned into entrepreneurship with Doc Popcorn, following a fourteen year career as an executive in the stock trading industry. \"I am beyond excited about giving Westfield West Covina shoppers a healthier snack alternative, and one they can enjoy eating because it tastes great.\"

As the only fresh-popped, all-natural flavored popcorn franchise on the planet, Doc Popcorn pops its whole-grain kernels in 100% corn oil and offers a wide variety of distinctive flavors made from blends of natural and organic ingredients. Gourmet flavors range from triple white cheddar and sweet butter to sinfully cinnamon and hoppin' jalapeño.

\"We are thrilled to see Cary open at West Covina. What a great venue for our brand,\" said Rob Israel, CEO and co-founder of Doc Popcorn with his wife, Renée. \"Doc Popcorn connects with people in so many ways. It’s a business that driven professionals like Cary can feel great about running, and offers a product that consumers love to snack on when they’re out and about.\"

Cheung, 34, resides in Irvine, Calif., where his wife, Judy, is a teacher. Cheung will handle the day-to-day operation of his business, and Judy will join him in arranging fundraisers to benefit local schools. Future plans include opening two more locations in Southern California in the coming years.

he Westfield West Covina Mall location will mark the first Doc Popcorn franchise to open in Southern California, while 15 other franchise locations are currently operating across the United States, including a Pier 39 location in San Francisco. Plus, 40 additional Doc Popcorn franchise locations are in development nationwide, with several scheduled to open in the coming months.