Award-Winning Woman-Owned Snack Brand

This woman-owned business, founded in 2017 and headquartered in outside Austin, TX and operates from a 4,000 sq. ft. dedicated facility that is entirely peanut-free. The company specializes in producing premium activated flavored nuts in varieties such as Maple, Sea Salt, Cinnamon, and Bourbon. Its distribution includes major natural and specialty retailers, e-commerce platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels, and the brand has been recognized with multiple food industry awards for innovation and taste.

The company’s unique value proposition centers on delivering a health-forward snack that is Non-GMO, all-natural, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With only 1g of added sugar per serving and a proprietary process that involves soaking in rainwater and dehydrating for maximum nutrition, the products stand out in the competitive snack market. Positioned as a luxury, better-for-you snack brand, it combines premium branding with an authentic family-run story, creating strong loyalty among its customer base.

The award-winning products have won several key food industry recognitions. Most recently, out of over 2,500 entrants in the snack category nationwide, the sea salt variety was awarded the 2024 Good Food Award.

Performance has been robust. At a leading national natural retailer, sales velocity consistently exceeds category thresholds. During a 2023–2024 trial with another major chain, the brand achieved 236 units per store per month, more than double the 100-unit threshold. This led to rollout across 165 stores before a packaging supplier issue paused expansion. At scale, the brand projects $300,000 per month in sales at approximately 50% gross margin. Current momentum includes active discussions with additional regional and national chains, while online sales continue to expand through e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels. Significant growth opportunities exist across multiple fronts.

Retail expansion into natural and specialty chains nationally remains a key driver. E-commerce growth can be unlocked with further marketplace and direct website marketing. Product innovation is underway including energy bites, superfood nut clusters, and crackers. Additionally, strategic partnerships such as co-branded products with leading distillers present unique opportunities to expand reach. This business is highly attractive to potential buyers due to its established brand in the fast-growing healthy snacking category, strong retail traction with proven sell-through, and scalable operations with capacity for expansion.

Building:

Year Built: 2024
Square Footage: ~4000 sq feet
Utilities: Carrier A/C & heat mini splits (6)
Electricity: 500 amp service
Water: purified rainwater collection system
Annual RE taxes: $3k
HOA fees: $75/month (includes garbage pickup)
Parking: 7-8 spots