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Global food company Rich Products (Rich’s) has announced the strategic acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company from private equity firm Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. The transaction, which closed in January 2026, significantly expands Rich's footprint in the pizza category.
Great Kitchens is recognised as North America's largest manufacturer of private-label take-and-bake pizzas. The acquisition also transfers ownership of the iconic Uno Foods brand, bringing deep-dish and handheld capabilities into the Rich's portfolio.
A 'One-Stop' Pizza Platform
The deal is designed to create a vertically integrated platform by combining Rich's established expertise in crusts and doughs with Great Kitchens' leadership in fully topped pizzas. This synergy aims to offer retail and foodservice customers a comprehensive solution across deli and frozen channels.
Kevin Spratt, President of U.S.-Canada Region at Rich Products, commented on the industrial logic: "When you combine Great Kitchens' leadership in fully topped pizzas with our strength in crust and dough, you get a one-stop pizza partner with an unmatched breadth of expertise that will allow us to accelerate growth, drive greater innovation and deliver unique and distinct value to our customers."
Operational Footprint and Workforce
The integration adds substantial manufacturing capacity to Rich’s global network. Great Kitchens operates three facilities located in:
Romeoville, Illinois (Headquarters)
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Brockton, Massachusetts
The acquisition brings approximately 1,000 associates into the Rich’s organisation, which currently employs over 13,000 people globally.
The Uno Foods Asset
A key component of the deal is the Uno Foods Division, which Great Kitchens acquired in March 2023. This asset allows Rich's to manufacture and distribute the iconic Pizzeria Uno Chicago deep-dish pizza, alongside strombolis and calzones, solidifying its presence in the premium frozen segment.
Admir Basic, President and CEO of Great Kitchens Food Company, stated:
"Not only is Rich's a well-known leader in the pizza segment, but they bring the size and scale required for us to unlock new opportunities. Rich's shares our commitment to innovation and delivering value for customers, making this partnership a natural fit."
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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