Who owns Dot's Homestyle Pretzels?
Dot's Homestyle Pretzels is owned by Hershey (the United States, NYSE: HSY), which has owned the brand since 13 December 2021.[1] Dot's Homestyle Pretzels was founded in 2011 in Velva, North Dakota and was independent until 2021.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Hershey Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2011–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Velva, North Dakota
- Founded
- 2011
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Salty snacks
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: HSY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dot's Homestyle Pretzels
Dot's Homestyle Pretzels began in Velva, North Dakota, where Dot Henke seasoned pretzels in her kitchen for family and neighbours before demand turned it into a business. Hershey bought it in 2021 for $1.2 billion, an unusually high price that reflected how fast the brand was growing.
Ownership timeline of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels?
The parent company of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels is Hershey, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Dot's Homestyle Pretzels American?
Yes. Dot's Homestyle Pretzels originated in the United States in 2011 and its owner, Hershey, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Hershey owned Dot's Homestyle Pretzels?
Hershey has owned Dot's Homestyle Pretzels since 13 December 2021.
Who owned Dot's Homestyle Pretzels before Hershey?
Dot's Homestyle Pretzels was an independent company from its founding in 2011 in Velva, North Dakota until Hershey acquired it in 2021.
Is Dot's Homestyle Pretzels still owned by Hershey?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels is still owned by Hershey. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Hershey Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-17 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 17 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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