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BUSINESS
J&J Snack Foods opens Glendale distribution warehouse
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Earlier this year, J&J Snack Foods opened its third of three large scale national distribution center in western Glendale near Waddell and just east of Loop 303.
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J&J Snack Foods officially opened its third distribution center in Glendale, which completes the company’s strategic supply chain transformation.
The modern facility at 9600 N 151st Ave., on Glendale's boundary with unicorporated Waddell, is strategically placed to optimize distribution across the western United States.
The facility, which became operational in the first quarter of 2024, accommodates 13,000 pallet positions for frozen food storage to optimize shipping some of the company’s most beloved brands, including SuperPretzel soft pretzel products, frozen novelties from The ICEE Company, LUIGI’s Real Italian Ice, ¡Hola! Churros, PhillySwirl, Whole Fruit and more.
Other favorite cookies, pies, funnel cakes and handheld sandwiches are housed in the facility.
The new facility has already brought more than 40 new jobs to Glendale, with hiring ongoing for some shifts. J&J Snack Foods anticipates additional employment opportunities as the company continues to grow.
“With the opening of our new Glendale distribution center, we have completed a critical initiative for our business,” stated Dan Fachner, President & CEO of J&J Snack Foods, in a press release. “With all three of our regional distributions in operation, over 80% of sales orders are now shipped from our new distribution network. This successful investment in transforming our supply chain has enabled us to drive further productivity improvements in our overall business model.”
In addition to the Glendale distribution center, J&J Snack Foods has opened distribution centers in Terrell, Texas and Woolwich, N.J. in the past year. The distribution centers are part of a $100 million investment the company made in the last several years to grow production capabilities and optimize their supply chain.
For information on J&J Snack Foods, visit jjsnack.com.
