“We only make one kind of potato chip, and it is unlike any other."
- Odell Gainey, Founder (Ohio Magazine, 1965)
"My recipe is a secret."
Odell Gainey stirring a batch of chips — circa 1960.
Our Mission
Gold’N Krisp’s mission is simple: make great potato chips, stay true to our roots, and take care of the people who enjoy them. We are committed to quality ingredients, small-batch cooking, and carrying forward a family tradition that has connected our community for decades.
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About
Gold’N Krisp is a fourth-generation family business built on tradition, hard work, and a lot of pride. For more than 65 years, our family has been kettle cooking chips in small batches, staying true to the same recipe and the same hands-on process that made our chips a local favorite. What started as a small operation in Massillon has grown into a regional staple loved throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond, but the way we make our chips hasn’t changed.
A Close-Knit Team Behind Every Bag
Gold’N Krisp is more than a name on a shelf, it’s the people behind it. On any given day, you’ll find our team on the production floor, cooking and checking batches, loading deliveries, or helping customers who stop in for a fresh bag.
We take pride in knowing that every bag of Gold’N Krisp ends up on someone’s table, in someone’s lunchbox, or shared at a gathering.
Who We Are
Gold’N Krisp is a fourth-generation, family-owned potato chip company rooted in Massillon, Ohio. For more than 65 years, our family has been kettle-cooking chips in small batches, staying true to the same recipe and hands-on process that made our chips a local favorite. What began as a small operation has grown into a regional staple throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond, but the way we make our chips hasn’t changed.
We’re guided every day by the values we were raised with: hard work, dedication, integrity, and pride. We focus on steady, sustainable growth so we never compromise on quality, relationships, or the people who trust our name.
Family. Quality. Consistency.
These values have shaped Gold’N Krisp from the beginning, and they continue to guide everything we do today.
Our Story
Gold’N Krisp began over 65 years ago in Massillon, Ohio, when Odell and Betty Gainey first started cooking kettle chips using a special family recipe. Odell ran the business for decades, earning a reputation for honest work, great chips, and a deep commitment to the community around him.
What began as a small local operation grew into a regional favorite known for its signature crunch and unmistakable flavor. With each generation, our family carried the tradition forward, learning the process firsthand and honoring the belief that great chips bring people together.
Today, the fourth generation continues that legacy, carrying forward the same standards, pride, and responsibility that started it all.
“At Gold’N Krisp, success has always come down to two simple things:
the product and the people."
Community First
Gold’N Krisp has always been part of everyday life in Massillon and the surrounding counties. Supporting local events, collaborating with nearby small businesses, and staying connected to our neighbors are all part of who we are. The community helped build this business, and we do our best to give back whenever we can.
Gold’N Krisp was honored by the City of Massillon with a Certificate of Excellence celebrating 65 years in business — a milestone we’re incredibly proud of.