Ex-Hostess Stores Open Under The Franz Bakery Label

For the first time, Utahns may buy bakery goods sold in the Northwest since 1906 at retail outlets once operated by the former Hostess Brands company, sold as part of bankruptcy action.

United States Bakery of Portland, Ore., better known as Franz Bakery, received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan to buy the Salt Lake bakery, five depots and seven stores in Utah as well as facilities in Idaho, Montana, Washington and Alaska. The $31-million deal also included the purchase of Hostess’ Sweetheart, Eddy’s, Standish Farms and Grandma Emilie’s brands.

Franz recently reopened five former Hostess retail outlets in Salt Lake, Cache, Davis and Utah counties, selling fresh and day-old goods under its own labels. Products include bagels, pastries, donuts, breads, buns and cookies. The stores also will carry gluten-free and organic lines.

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