SuperPretzel

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SuperPretzel is a brand of frozen pretzels marketed by J & J Snack Foods Corporation. [1] The basic product is a box containing 6 pretzels, which are designed to be heated in either the oven or microwave, as well as a packet of salt to add to the pretzels.

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History

In 1971, Gerry Shreiber bought a struggling pretzel company in bankruptcy court for about $70,000. [1] Shreiber's plan was to market soft pretzels to sports stadiums, which at the time had a limited menu. To build a display case, Shreiber used several metal hooks arranged in the shape of a tree, and built a glass case around it. He coined the name "SuperPretzel" due to his love of Superman.

Operations

SuperPretzel products are available across a number of retail chains in the United States and Canada including Target, K Mart, Winn Dixie, Key Food, and Food Universe. [2] Their products are also sold online by Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Fresh Direct, PeaPod, goPuff, and Shipt.A [3]

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References

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  2. "SuperPretzel Soft Pretzel Bites With Frozen Mozzarella Now At Target". Delgoor. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  3. "SuperPretzel" . Retrieved 12 August 2021.