Lexington Candy Shop Debunked: Viral Claim of Arrests and Closure Exposed

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A viral claim on social media has been making rounds about the Lexington Candy Shop in New York City being shut down due to the arrest of its owners for alleged money laundering. However, an investigation has revealed that the claim is entirely false. The Lexington Candy Shop, established in 1925 and celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, remains operational, and there is no evidence of any arrests or money laundering activities. The shop's owners, John Philis and Bob Karcher, have been running the business for decades. While the shop was closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, as per their tradition, it has been open to customers since then. The owners took to their social media profile to clarify that they were closed for the holiday, and are looking forward to welcoming customers back on the following day. The shop's dedication to traditional practices, such as serving Coca-Cola floats the old-fashioned way, has earned it a loyal customer base around the world.