The deal strengthens The Marzetti Company’s portfolio with Bachan’s Inc., expanding its presence in the fast-growing premium condiments market
The Marzetti Company announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Bachan’s, Inc., the fast-growing Japanese Barbecue Sauce brand known for its delicious, authentic, clean-label products. The transaction reinforces Marzetti’s expanding position in the sauce category and is expected to provide additional opportunities for growth through our retail and foodservice distribution network, supply chain capabilities, and culinary expertise. Bachan’s net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, were approximately $87 million. The $400 million purchase price for the transaction was financed with cash on hand and a $200 million term loan.
CEO Dave Ciesinski commented, “We are thrilled to welcome the Bachan’s team to the Marzetti family. This acquisition is a strategic extension of our portfolio that will further strengthen Marzetti’s position in the condiment and sauce category. Bachan’s is a premium brand that celebrates food and family and is a natural complement to Marzetti’s portfolio of flavorful products made from family recipes. We are excited to partner with the Bachan’s team to broaden distribution, support product innovation, and thoughtfully extend the brand into new channels and adjacent categories.”
Bachan’s founder Justin Gill remarked, “Bringing Bachan’s to this point has been an incredibly meaningful journey—one rooted in my family’s legacy and a dream that started in childhood. As we officially join The Marzetti Company, I am proud of what our team has built and excited for what lies ahead. With Marzetti’s support, we are well positioned to continue growing Bachan’s and sharing our flavors with even more people.”
“What makes this partnership so compelling is our alignment in values,” Gill added. “Bachan’s has always been deeply personal to me, and it was essential to find a home that respects both our heritage and our vision. Marzetti has proven to be that partner. I am grateful for the care they have shown throughout this process and energized for this next chapter as we build the future of Bachan’s together.”
About The Marzetti Company
The Marzetti Company is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels. Our retail brands and products include Marzetti® dressings and dips; New York Bakery™ garlic breads; and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls in addition to a growing portfolio of exclusive license agreements that includes Olive Garden® dressings; Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings; Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces; Arby’s® sauces; Subway® sauces; and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and dinner rolls. In the foodservice channel, we supply sauces, dressings, breads and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.
About Bachan’s
Bachan’s is a leading Japanese-American flavor brand founded by Justin Gill. Launched in 2019 and headquartered in Sebastopol, CA, Bachan’s was born from Justin’s multi-generational family barbecue sauce recipe that was passed down to him by his bachan (grandma). Growing up, this sweet and savory sauce was always the centerpiece of family meals and gatherings. Now, this original family recipe has inspired the bold, fresh, umami flavor and clean ingredients in all of Bachan’s sauces, and Bachan’s is honored to continue this tradition. Bachan’s collection of barbecue sauces and dipping sauces are made in the way you would for your own family with high quality, non-GMO ingredients and minimal processing. To learn more, visit www.bachans.com or follow Bachan’s on X, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
