MILWAUKEE — As husband and wife and co-owners of Milwaukee-based Milwaukee Pretzel Co., Matt and Katie Wessel — president and COO, and CEO, respectively — understand the value of a strong partnership. It’s their foundation for taking big leaps of faith, which is also something this duo knows a thing or two about.
The Wessels’ passion for bringing authentic Bavarian pretzels to the American market is no secret. A simple Google search or a few clicks on the company website quickly reveals the brand story: The couple discovered their love for this traditional German fare after spending a year in Munich.
But what the product means to Matt and Katie is something much deeper.
The pretzel they sell is a manifestation of their values as business owners, manufacturers, community members and even as a family. It’s all tied together … in a pretzel knot, if you will.