Downtoearth founder of Dot's Pretzels shares recipe for success with


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Illustration by Lucie Rice. In 2011 Dorothy Henke made her first ever batch of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, by hand, in her own home kitchen, with spices culled from a run to Sam's Club. And that alone is weird to think about, because 2011 wasn't that long ago. And by the time 2019 drew its curtains closed, these Dot's pretzels had become.


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Dot Henke plans to discuss her story, things she has focused on over the last seven years, the TEAM, and new products at 1 Million Cups Fargo on Wednesday, October 23. She is looking forward to speaking at 1 Million Cups because she believes it's very important to share our experiences. To learn more about Dot and Dot's Pretzels, attend the.


Hershey is buying North Dakota's family owned Dot's Pretzels in deal

Dot Henke launched Dot's Pretzels from her kitchen in Velva, N.D., in 2012. According to industry reports, Hershey has entered an agreement to purchase the company for $1.2 billion.


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The company called Dot's the "fastest-growing U.S. pretzel brand" and said it represented a staggering 55% of the category's growth over the past year. Dorothy "Dot" Henke founded the company in.


Downtoearth founder of Dot's Pretzels shares recipe for success with

Published: Nov. 10, 2021 at 6:35 PM PST. VELVA, N.D. - Dot Henke, the founder of Dot's Pretzels, offered reaction Wednesday to the news that Hershey would acquire the pretzel company, as part.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Infectious syphilis cases in the U.S. rose by 9% in 2022. That's according to a new federal government report released Tuesday on sexually transmitted diseases in adults. The.


Why there's no stop in North Dakota's pretzel queen 'Dot' Henke

Dorothy Henke actually never went by 'Dot' until it became the namesake of her savory snack. Next April will mark 10 years since Dot's Homestyle Pretzels hit the mouths of many and became a hit…and it's thanks to the customers that the Pride of Dakota product is on store shelves across the nation. "The consumers were probably the.


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The Secret Story Behind the Viral Pretzel. DMN Editorial Team. August 23, 2023. Dot's Homestyle Pretzels First Ads. Dorothy "Dot" Henke's Velva, North Dakota kitchen has become legendary.


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Dot Henke shares her tenacity and drive after becoming an accidental entrepreneur with her pretzel business. This is such a great business success story. (605) 229-9199. Our Why;. See some businesses just happen when you least expect it, at any age, and at any time in your life.


Dot's Pretzels Randy & Dot Henke the accidental entrepreneur

VELVA, N.D. — The Hershey Co. announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dot's Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. for $1.2 billion, according to MarketWatch.com, T…


Listen The story behind why North Dakota woman Dot Henke sold her

The combined net sales at the two businesses - Dot's Pretzels Llc, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc - were about $275 million for the 12 months ended September, Hershey.


Dot's Pretzels Randy & Dot Henke the accidental entrepreneur

Dot's Homestyle Pretzels was set up in 2011 in North Dakota by founder Dot Henke.. Dot's Homestyle Pretzels retail sales increased 23.6% during the three-month period.


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It's been 10 years since Dorothy "Dot" Henke, 64, first tinkered around in the kitchen of her rural Velva home, amending a butter spindle discovered at a wedding reception in Max, N.D.


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Dot's Pretzels Llc, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc - were about $275 million for the 12 months ended September, Hershey said in a statement. Dot's accounted for 55% of.


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Meet Dorothy Henke, the 'Dot' of Dot's Pretzels. Dot aka Dorothy Henke is a born and raised North Dakotan who grew up on a dairy farm and learned how to cook from her mom, according to a 2020 Forbes interview. As legend has it, the idea for Dot's Pretzels began when Dorothy tried homemade Chex mix at a wedding back in 2011.


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So when we were recently tasked with creating the first-ever ad for Dot's to tell those who don't know about this delicious pretzel, it was an honor. For more than a decade, Dot's, which was created by Dorothy "Dot" Henke in her Velva, North Dakota kitchen, grew organically thanks to its devotees. When The Hershey Company acquired Dot.

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