Sunshine Buns on a Roll With Major National Retail Expansion

Frozen Cinnamon Roll Brand Launches in Target Stores Nationwide and Secures Series A Funding

OREM, Utah, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Buns, the premium frozen cinnamon roll brand whose fully baked buns go from frozen to warm and ready to enjoy in just 45 seconds, is rolling out now at Target stores nationwide. The Target launch marks the latest milestone in a big year for Sunshine Buns, following its entry into Southern California Costco warehouses and regional grocers earlier this year. With another major national grocery retailer on the horizon later this fall, the brand has also secured $7 million in Series A funding to fuel its next stage of growth.

Behind the buns is a 40-year-old recipe passed down from Mema, Co-Founder Chrisi Hammer's mother. Chrisi and Matt Hammer founded Sunshine Buns alongside longtime friends Kass and Brian Martin to make the comfort of a homemade cinnamon roll easier to enjoy in a convenient, single-serve format. What started with home-baked orders in Utah in 2022 grew into a popular storefront before expanding well beyond its home state.

The new investment will help Sunshine Buns bring more buns to more people as its retail footprint grows. The funding will support increased production and inventory as more retailers come on board, while also giving the brand room to invest in marketing, develop new products, and grow its team. Most importantly, it will help Sunshine Buns meet rising demand without losing the quality and experience that made people fall in love with the brand in the first place.

"There's a lot of joy wrapped up in a homemade cinnamon roll, and seeing my mom's recipe go from our kitchen to freezer aisles across the country is incredible," said Chrisi Hammer, Co-Founder of Sunshine Buns. "As we grow, we want more people to be able to bring that joy into everyday moments, whether they're enjoying Sunshine Buns with their kids, sharing them with a friend or simply treating themselves, all while staying true to the recipe and quality that got us here."

Earlier this year, Sunshine Buns gave its packaging a glow-up with a brighter, more playful design that reflects the joy at the heart of the brand. The refreshed look brings Mema and her 40-year-old family recipe to the forefront while highlighting key product attributes, including real cream cheese frosting and 8 grams of protein per bun. The update gives shoppers a better sense of what makes Sunshine Buns special from the moment they pick up a box.

"Launching nationwide at Target is such an exciting milestone for us because it means more people can discover Sunshine Buns and enjoy a little bit of happiness in their everyday routines," said Kass Martin, co-founder of Sunshine Buns. "We have big plans for our buns, and our goal is to build Sunshine Buns into something special people can find wherever they shop. We're excited to keep growing and bring some much-needed fun to freezer aisles across the country."

Consumers can find Sunshine Buns now at participating Target stores nationwide, Southern California Costco warehouses, and regional grocers including Hy-Vee, United Supermarkets, Harmons, New Seasons Market, Gelson's, and Bristol Farms, with additional national retail expansion coming later this Fall. Sunshine Buns is available in three core flavors: Original with Cream Cheese Frosting, Cookies & Cream, and Strawberries & Cream.

About Sunshine Buns
Sunshine Buns is a Utah-based premium frozen cinnamon roll brand inspired by a 40-year-old recipe and founded by Chrisi and Matt Hammer and Kass and Brian Martin. Sunshine Buns makes fully baked, individually wrapped cinnamon rolls that go from frozen to warm and ready to enjoy in just 45 seconds in the microwave. Bringing the comfort of a homemade cinnamon roll to the freezer aisle, Sunshine Buns combines real pantry ingredients, real cream cheese frosting, and a whole lot of personality to deliver sunshine one bun at a time. Learn more at sunshinebuns.com and follow @sunshinebuns.co on Instagram and @sunshine.buns on TikTok.

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