Jack & Jason's Pancakes & Waffles
Jack & Jason's Pancakes & Waffles is an independently owned and operated artisan foods company based out of San Francisco.[1] The pancake and waffle mixes produced out of their Dogpatch facility are made entirely of all-natural, organic ingredients.[2][3] The company is also a staunch proponent of the American economic recovery movement, working exclusively with domestic farmers and distributors and focusing significantly on job creation for local residents.[4]
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| Type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | |
| Owner | Jack Harper, Jason Jervis |
| Parent | Harvis Enterprises Ltd. |
History
Jack & Jason's Pancakes & Waffles started when co-owners Jack Harper and Jason Jervis made the decision to leave their corporate jobs in favor of starting an enterprise of their own.[4][5] After departing their occupations, the two partners held brainstorming sessions during their daily breakfasts to conceive a suitable idea for their new business venture. Jack and Jason ran through the general market's limited breakfast options quickly, so they began formulating and developing their own pancake and waffle mixes.
The two partners designed and implemented a specialized manufacturing line. Currently, the company has several wholesale distributors across San Francisco and northern California including Boudin Bakery in Fisherman's Wharf, Mollie Stone's Markets down the Peninsula, New Leaf Community Markets around Santa Cruz, and Nugget Markets in the Sacramento metropolitan area.[6] Jack & Jason's is also branching out to other states; in addition to nationwide online shipping, their products can now be found in Portland, Oregon, Phoenix, Arizona, and Sellersville, Pennsylvania.[6]
Products
The production line at Jack and Jason's currently makes five distinct flavors of pancake mix with a majority of the ingredients supplied by regional Bay Area businesses.[2][4][7]
- Original - Custom blend of freshly milled whole wheat flour and baby oats from South San Francisco.
- Banana Walnut - Farm-grown bananas and walnuts cultivated in Modesto.
- Blueberry - Organic blueberries grown in California's Central Valley.
- Double Chocolate - Hershey's cocoa and Guittard white chocolate chips from Burlingame.
- Pumpkin Spice - Real pumpkin harvested in Momence, IL and spice from Rancho Cordova.
- Flavors
Original
Banana Walnut
Blueberry
Double Chocolate
Pumpkin Spice
Ingredients
Jack & Jason's mixes are produced using organic ingredients provided by local Bay Area companies. The company avoids the use of additives and preservatives (processed baking powder, hydrogenated oils, shortening, etc.) found in more common pancake mixes. As a result, Jack and Jason's mixes are low in fat, high in protein, and provide a full daily serving of dietary fiber from whole grain.[8]
See also
- List of companies headquartered in San Francisco
References
- "Flapjackin' Around with Joel Riddell!". The Dot Dot Dot Blog. March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- "Jack & Jason's Pancakes & Waffles Launches in San Francisco, Bringing Healthy Ingredients and Fun Back to Breakfast" (Press release). Jack & Jason's Pancakes & Waffles. February 9, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- foodgal (March 18, 2011). "Jack and Jason Went to the Kitchen to Make Pancakes". Food Gal. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- Radio interview: "Dining Around with Gene Burns". KGO Newstalk 810, San Francisco. March 7, 2011, Hour 3.
- Duggan, Tara (February 26, 2011). "Hot Cakes: Local Pancake Mix Makes Good". Frequencies. The Bay Citizen. Archived from the original on March 3, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- "Jack & Jason's 'Store Locator' tool". Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- "Cake Boss". DailyCandy. NewsLetterTree. February 14, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- Thym, Jolene (March 8, 2011). "Pancake Mixes". Picky Eater. Bay Area News Group. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
