Port CityPretzels
Port CityOur Story
Born from a family recipe, built on purpose. Port City Pretzels is a women-owned, mission-driven company out of Portsmouth, NH — crafting bold snacks and meaningful employment since 2015.
Our Founder
"Here I was at age 60. Pushing pretzels for a living and loving it."
Founded by Suzanne Foley, Port City Pretzels was born from Suzanne's vision to build a business that brings people together while creating meaningful, inclusive employment opportunities. From the beginning, she set out to grow a company rooted in community, purpose, and exceptional products, establishing Port City Pretzels as a values-driven local brand.
In 2024, Suzanne was joined by her daughter, Eilee Marousek, COO, as co-owner and partner. Eilee brought her professional background as a mental health therapist into the business, further strengthening the company's people-first approach and commitment to inclusion.
As a mother-daughter leadership team, Suzanne and Eilee are passionate about intentionally hiring individuals with disabilities and fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Equally important to them is the product itself. Every batch reflects the care, consistency, and pride behind what they create: handcrafted pretzels made to be shared, remembered, and truly irresistible.
In the universe of snack makers, we aim to stand out. To show the world there's nothing like Port City Pretzels.
Our Mission
Food can lift you up and transport you to a happy place. That belief is infused into everything we do — from the recipe to the people who make it.
Who We Are
We're more than a pretzel company. Here's what makes us who we are.
Ability
We proudly build a team where the majority of our talent are people with disabilities.
Ownership
We are 100% woman-owned, and both WBENC and WOSB certified.
Inclusion
We're radically inclusive. We believe great ideas can come from anyone and anywhere.
Heritage
From our family's kitchen to the halls of history — recipes inspired by women who led and loved.
Curiosity
We turn to experts. We turn to novices. Friends, family, customers — you name it.
Clean & Honest
No shortcuts. Just real ingredients bursting with delicious flavor.
Every bag is a little piece of what Port City Pretzels stands for. Grab a flavor, join the VIP Club, or reach out — we'd love to hear from you.