Murry's (Encore Consumer Capital) Acquires Bake Crafters
October 10, 2022
Murry's Inc., a portfolio company of Encore Consumer Capital, has acquired Bake Crafters Food Company, a McDonald, Tennessee-based manufacturer and distributor of baked goods that sells primarily into K-12 foodservice and other institutional channels. The transaction closed on April 1, 2022; Encore said the deal is a strategic add-on to expand Murry's capabilities and presence in the K‑12 and institutional foodservice market, and Murry's also hired Jeff Ahlers as CEO to support integration and growth.
- Buyers
- Murry's Inc., Encore Consumer Capital
- Targets
- Bake Crafters Food Company
- Sellers
- Bake Crafters' family owners
- Platforms
- Murry's Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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