BUFFALO, NY — Rich Products (Rich’s) announced the strategic acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Co., a leading manufacturer of take-and-bake pizzas in North America, from Brynwood Partners VIII L.P.
Great Kitchens Food has robust capabilities for fully topped pizzas, including deep-dish and handheld products. The acquisition will expand Rich Product’s pizza portfolio and strengthen the company’s position in said market.
“As a major player in the food industry for more than 80 years, pizza has been an integral part of our business for over four decades,” said Kevin Spratt, president, US-Canada region, Rich Products. “We’re always looking for new ways to enhance our pizza capabilities, and this move is a game-changer for the industry. 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.”
Great Kitchen’s private label and branded food products are sold nationally through major grocery retailers, wholesale club stores, foodservice and e-commerce channels. The addition of Great Kitchens will allow Rich’s to create a vertically integrated platform for topped pizza and flatbread, enabling expanded capacity and innovation in both the deli and frozen sections.
Headquartered in Romeoville, IL, Great Kitchens has three manufacturing facilities in Romeoville, Chicago Heights, IL, and Brockton, MA, with 1,000 employees who will join Rich’s team of more than 13,000 people in more than 100 countries.
“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,” said Admir Basic, president and CEO, Great Kitchens Food. “Rich’s shares our commitment to innovation and delivering value for customers, making this partnership a natural fit. By merging our unique strengths, we have a huge opportunity to accelerate innovation and raise the bar across the industry.”
The deal closed January 2026. Terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed.
