Find Your Favorite Discontinued Snacks At This Chain Store

"I love snacks! Snacks, snacks, snacks, snacks!" exclaims Nick Kroll in his Netflix comedy special "Little Big Boy." And indeed, his passionate reverence for munchies is easy to understand. Whether you're a fan of the cheesiest cheese snacks, crispy potato chips, or little treats with a sweet touch, the expansive world of nibbles encourages fandom. All to say, when a beloved bite gets discontinued, it's a "time stands still" scenario. You might ask a friendly grocery store employee, phone supermarkets in your area, or even scour eBay sales in hopes of finding the snack. Yet, all the while — miraculously — one ubiquitous chain might just stock your discontinued favorites. For such a heroic retailer, head to Dollar Tree.

The chain — which impressively has over 9,000 locations across North America — is a beloved small-bite emporium. Many of its stores even offer an entire designated "Snack Zone," which contains several aisles of packaged foods with gems abound. So even though TGI Friday's announced bankruptcy, you'll still find its potato skins here. And unique discontinued candies — often in boxed movie theater packaging — are also frequently spotted. To discover snacky products not often found elsewhere, Dollar Tree's a reliable spot.

From popcorn to pickles, trail mix, old-school cookies, and even a variety of flavored dips, Dollar Tree's snack selection impresses. Opposed to other chains, the store is known for a constantly rotating stock, seasonal items, and different availability from one location to the next. Subsequently, hunting down an obscure snack can be equal parts thrilling and infuriating; go in with a scavenger hunt mentality.

Dollar Tree's approach to retail comes by way of a unique stocking strategy. The chain works with a broad array of suppliers, even offering an application link for suppliers online. A substantial portion of its products come from overseas, with China supplying many goods. Like other dollar stores, many procured items are overstock or discontinued, furthering variability. Sure, not every item on the shelf is the same quality as what you'd find in more expensive stores; however, this creates quite a diverse range of availability — perfect for tracking down an out-of-commission favorite. And such factors also make Dollar Tree a hidden gem for BBQ supplies and other cooking items. So, if you know how to navigate the abundance, the chain's a dependable source for lucky finds.