Mars Chocolate is owned by Mars, Incorporated, which is a privately held American multinational company entirely owned by the Mars family. The Mars family controls this large candy empire that includes famous chocolate brands such as Mars Bars, Snickers, M&M's, and Twix. The company has been family- owned since its founding in 1911 and remains private, known for its low profile despite being one of the largest candy manufacturers in the world with substantial global operations and annual sales reaching billions of dollars. The Mars family's fortune is closely tied to their ownership of Mars, Inc. and its vast confectionery and pet care business lines.