Danielle’s Popcorn started from a simple idea: bringing “the best of us to you.”
Founded by Danielle Jernigan in November 2025, Danielle’s Popcorn is a Black- and woman-owned gourmet popcorn business based out of Carmel, Indiana. Originally from Muncie, Indiana, Jernigan is a Ball State University alumna and proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jernigan is also the owner and founder of Danielle’s Funnel Cakes and Danielle’s Bistro on the Go.
Danielle’s Popcorn has a flavor for every occasion, whether that be holidays, corporate events, special occasions, catering or fundraisers.
Featured flavors include caramel, cheddar cheese, the Danie Mix — which includes caramel and cheddar — caramel apple, sweet heat, dill pickle, kettle corn, movie theater butter and with love — which includes caramel and pink vanilla. Danielle’s Popcorn also offers large bundles, mini bundles, trios and more to mix and match flavors, according to the website.
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Danielle’s Popcorn not only specializes in gourmet popcorn, but in supporting local youth through its Pop-Open-A-Book reading program and school fundraisers.
“At Danielle’s Popcorn, we believe that reading is fundamental for the success of our youth,” the website states.
The business not only offers a reading program to motivate K-5 students to read and receive “popcorn rewards” for progress, but also adopts classrooms, provides reading supplies, resources and supports the efforts of local teachers.
In terms of fundraising, Danielle’s Popcorn works with local leaders and organizations to meet funding goals for band competitions, sports equipment, church camps and more.
Danielle’s Popcorn is located at Clay Terrace, 14450 Clay Terrace Blvd, Ste 115, Carmel. For more information, store hours or to order online, visit daniellespopcorn.com. To get in contact, call
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