Because of the food shortage during World War II, he intended it as a lower-priced alternative to his more expensive pralines.

In 1996 Dresden-based Dr. Quendt GmbH & Co. KG acquired his company and original Dominostein recipe.

Other German manufacturers and distributors include Edeka, Favorina, Lambertz, and Niederegger.

Small confectioneries in Germany also make and sell Dominosteine, including variations with strawberry jelly and nougat.

In the United States, Aldi markets them as "chocolate dominos" under its Deutsche Küche and Winternacht brands.