Covington’s Yankee Doodle Deli, producer of ZELS pretzels, has been purchased by the Point/Arc.
Marilyn Baker, founder and owner of Yankee Doodle Deli, said in a press release that the reason she decided to sell her business to Point/Arc was because of their similar mission statements.
“You can still feel good when purchasing, and eating, ZELS knowing that you’re supporting an organization that truly transforms lives,” Baker said.
ZELS will still be available to order through the Yankee Doodle Deli website. Baker said she won’t be stepping away immediately, instead opting to help train the Point/Arc employees on sales and order fulfillment.
The Point/Arc is an organization which provides opportunities such as jobs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They run a number of operations to support this mission, such as the Point Perk Coffee Shop, The Point Apparel and the Zembrodt Education Center.