LaSalle Capital and Lightspring Complete Acquisition of Great Lakes Potato Chips
December 22, 2022
LaSalle Capital, in partnership with Lightspring Capital I, LP, has completed the acquisition of Great Lakes Potato Chips, a Traverse City, Michigan-based kettle-cooked potato chip manufacturer founded by Ed and Chris Girrbach. The founders remain involved (Chris Girrbach will stay on as CEO) and the buyers intend to accelerate growth into new states and accounts across retail, foodservice distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.
- Targets
- Great Lakes Potato Chips (Great Lakes Potato Chip Company)
- Sellers
- Founders / Shareholders (Ed and Chris Girrbach)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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