“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.
Our Story
Gold’N Krisp began in Massillon, Ohio, over 65 years ago when Odell and Betty Gainey first started cooking kettle chips using a special recipe. In the years that followed, Odell ran the business for decades, building a reputation for honest work, great chips, and a commitment to the community that surrounded them.
What started as a small local operation quickly grew into a regional favorite known for its signature crunch and unmistakable flavor. Over the years, each generation of our family has carried the tradition forward, staying true to the process we were taught and to the belief that great chips bring people together.
Today, Gold’N Krisp is run by the fourth generation of our family, still rooted in Massillon, still committed to quality, and still making chips the old-fashioned way.
Who We Are
We are a family business with deep roots in Massillon, Ohio. Keeping this commitment alive for generations hasn’t been easy, but the values we were raised with— hard work, dedication, integrity, and pride — guide us every single day. We focus on steady, sustainable growth so we never compromise on quality or relationships.
Family. Quality. Consistency.
These values have shaped Gold’N Krisp from the beginning. And even as we’ve grown, one thing has never changed: family commitment is what keeps Gold’N Krisp thriving.
“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.