Sweetums is Pawnee's leading sweet treat manufacturer and has been for over 80 years. Its slogan is: "If you can't beat 'em, Sweetums." Leslie Knope has said "When you think Pawnee, you think Sweetums." The company first appeared on the episode "Sweetums" during Season 2 when the company took over the parks' concession stands in Pawnee. Leslie and Ann Perkins are not fans of Sweetums' newest product, NutriYum Bars, because they're an unhealthy product being marketed as a healthy product. The Sweetums Factory is located at 1 Sweetums Way. Sweetums also owns the Pawnee Journal.