Rise Baking Company, a manufacturer serving in-store bakeries and foodservice operators across the United States, has agreed to acquire Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, with closing targeted for the third quarter of 2026 subject to customary closing conditions.
The transaction is expected to strengthen Rise’s position in the in-store bakery and foodservice markets by adding complementary manufacturing capabilities, expanding its cookie category expertise and broadening its geographic reach. Founded more than 40 years ago and based in New Jersey, Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery is a manufacturer of thaw-and-sell baked goods with more than 350,000 square feet of production capacity across three facilities. The company’s portfolio includes the Jimmy’s Cookies brand, the King Krumb Cookie line and Ecce Panis artisan breads, alongside private-label, seasonal and limited-time products.