Lauren was inspired to create the store, which is asserted to be the "largest unique candy store in the world", by the Roald Dahl story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

[2] Lauren said that her goal was to "merge fashion, art and pop candy culture".

[4] The design and image were produced by original Creative Director Mayumi Ando.

[5][6] Dylan's Candy Bar has also partnered with Holt Renfrew in Vancouver, British Columbia in a co-branding effort.

[8] The Upper East Side flagship location on 60th Street and 3rd Avenue closed in 2021 after financial difficulties.