Goetze Junior Mints

Junior Mints are a classic American confectionery brand known for their creamy mint center coated in dark chocolate. The brand was originally introduced in 1949 by the James O. Welch Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The name was inspired by a collection of stories titled 'Junior Miss' by Sally Benson, which was a popular Broadway play at the time.

Over the decades, the ownership of the brand shifted through various corporate acquisitions. The James O. Welch Company was sold to Nabisco in 1963. Eventually, in 1993, the brand was acquired by Tootsie Roll Industries, who remains the ultimate owner today.

Junior Mints are primarily manufactured in the United States, specifically at the Tootsie Roll Industries plant in Chicago, Illinois. As of 2026, Tootsie Roll Industries continues to manage the brand's production and global distribution, maintaining its status as a staple of American movie theater snacks and seasonal treats.