Ghirardelli Chocolate Company manufactures and markets chocolate products in the United States. Its products include chocolates, chocolate bars, gifts, hot cocoa, seasonal treats, baking chips and bars, and cocoa powder; and sundaes, ice cream cones, shakes, and hot and cold beverages. The company serves confectionery, bakery, dairy, and food service industries. It sells its products through local grocery stores, mass-merchandise and drug stores, specialty and department stores, and online. The company also sells products through its own shops in San Francisco, Monterey, San Diego, San Leandro, and Vacaville, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Chicago, Illinois; Orlando and Miami, Florida; and Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company was formerly known as Ghirardely & Girard and Cocoa building. The company was incorporated in 1852 and is based in San Leandro, California. As of January 12, 1998, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a subsidiary of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG.