About this episode

The episode features an interview with the founders of Freeport Pretzel Company discussing their new venture in Freeport, Illinois.

Freeport is Pretzel City USA. But why can't you buy a pretzel in Freeport? That riddle is over now as Freeport Pretzel Company has launched. Proprietors Alex Lavoilette and Dylan Shipley spoke to Freepod host Tim Connors about what brought the Freeport Pretzel Company to fruition and what they plan on rolling out in the future.

People in this episode

Host: Tim Connors

Guests: Alex Lavoilette, Dylan Shipley

Topics covered

• pretzels
• local business
• entrepreneurship
• Freeport
• food industry

Keywords

• Freeport
• pretzel
• Freeport Pretzel Company
• Alex Lavoilette
• Dylan Shipley
• Tim Connors
• local business
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Freeport Pretzel Company

Places: Freeport, Pretzel City USA

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