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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., November 5, 2024 – Dollywood’s Splash Country, the premier water park in the Smoky Mountains, is thrilled to announce a delightful addition to its food offerings. Starting in the 2025 season, guests can enjoy the iconic taste of Ben's Soft Pretzels served from a brand-new “bakery-in-a-box” container store manufactured by The Food Group, strategically placed within the park. Ben's Soft Pretzels, known for their warm, soft, and irresistibly delicious pretzels, will now be an integral part of Dollywood’s Splash Country experience. This partnership brings together the unique flavors of Ben's pretzels with the fun and excitement of one of America's favorite water parks.

 Guests can look forward to a selection of pretzels,
including the classic salted option, cinnamon sugar, and a selection of
dipping sauces.
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 Designed for efficiency, the “Bakery-In-A-Box” container stand will ensure minimal wait times, allowing more time for fun in the sun.
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 This addition is part of Dollywood’s Splash Country's ongoing commitment to enhance visitor experience through quality food options that complement the park's family-friendly
atmosphere. “We are so excited to welcome Ben’s Soft Pretzels to our park. We’re thrilled to be able to provide new dining and snacking options for our guests, and who doesn’t love a soft pretzel!” said Jordan Leach, Director of Operations. The new stand will operate from the opening day of the 2025 season, which begins May 10th, 2025. Visitors are encouraged to keep an eye on Dollywood's official website for updates, opening day announcements, and more information
on the new food offerings.

 A highly awarded and widely recognized leader in the amusement industry, The Dollywood Company consists of the 165-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country; and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and the newly opened Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the 2010 Applause Award winner, the theme park industry’s highest accolade; winner
of 64 Golden Ticket Awards; and recipient of 28 Brass Ring Awards for Live Entertainment. The park is located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and earned the Golden Ticket Award for the Best Park in the world in 2023. This year, Dollywood was named by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country based on actual guest reviews. It also has been recognized as a top U.S. theme park by USA Today on multiple occasions. Dollywood is open mid-March through early January and offers rides and attractions, shows and crafters authentic to
the East Tennessee region. Dollywood’s Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel and Tripadvisor as one of the country’s most beautiful water parks, operates from mid-May to mid-September. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa as well as Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort provide guests with spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country. For more information, visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.



Ben's Soft Pretzels has been delighting pretzel lovers with their hand-twisted pretzels since 2008. Known for their quality, freshness, and variety, Ben's Soft Pretzels has become a beloved snack across the nation. With more than 165 sites in 18 states, Ben’s is the leader in onsite fresh soft pretzels for the leaders in the entertainment industry.



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Ben's Pretzels at Dollywood's Splash Country!

 – Ben's Soft Pretzels®, a beloved purveyor of fresh-baked pretzels, announced a new partnership with Levy Restaurants to bring their iconic soft pretzels to LEGOLAND® New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination. Levy Restaurants®, a leading hospitality and food service company, will serve Ben's Soft Pretzels® at the park, offering guests a delicious and satisfying snack option throughout their adventure.

“We are thrilled to partner with Levy Restaurants® to bring the irresistible taste of Ben's Soft Pretzels® to LEGOLAND® New York,” said Scott Jones, CEO of Ben's Soft Pretzels®. “LEGOLAND® New York is a place where families come together to create lasting memories, and we're excited to be a part of that experience by providing them with a delicious treat they can enjoy together.”

Ben's Soft Pretzels® are known for their signature soft pretzel, which is hand-rolled and fresh baked to golden perfection. The pretzels can be enjoyed plain or topped with a variety of delicious options, including cheese sauce and cinnamon sugar.

“We’re delighted to welcome Ben’s Soft Pretzels to LEGOLAND® New York,” said Merry Wilson, Director of Retail Partnerships at LEGOLAND® New York. “Their mouth-watering, hand-crafted fresh pretzels offer a bricktastic twist to our culinary options at the Park.

”The new partnership between Ben's Soft Pretzels® and Levy Restaurants® will begin this summer season at LEGOLAND® New York.

Ben's Soft Pretzels® is a family-owned company that has been serving fresh-baked soft pretzels for over 16 years. They are headquartered in Goshen, IN and have locations throughout the United States. Ben's Soft Pretzels® is committed to providing its customers with high-quality, delicious pretzels that are made with fresh ingredients. For more information, visit 

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy's diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters and music festivals, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. For more, visit levyrestaurants.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND® New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination, located just outside New York City in the beautiful Hudson Valley! At LEGOLAND New York, kids ages two through 12 and their families can ride, climb, splash, and build their way through seven themed lands. Transform into a Minifigure on the world-premiere LEGO® Factory Adventure Ride, master the art of Spinjitzu on LEGO® NINJAGO® the Ride, save the kingdom on the Dragon Coaster, and explore awesome LEGO built cities in MINILAND! Adding to the multi-day destination experience, the bricktastic fun continues at LEGOLAND® Hotel! The only LEGO themed hotel in the Northeast, it features 250 rooms in four themes: LEGO® Pirates, Kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO® – all just steps away from the theme park! LEGOLAND New York is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The Park is easily accessible by car, Metro-North train and direct bus service on Coach USA from Port Authority.

Remember to hashtag Legoland® New York adventures:

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Ben's Pretzels at Legoland!

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Ben’s Soft Pretzels is thrilled to announce an all-new partnership with Splish Splash Water Park for the summer 2024 season. Beginning on Opening Day, Saturday, May 25, visitors will have the chance to savor the delectable taste of world-famous Ben’s Soft Pretzels while splashing around at New York’s Largest Water Park all season long.

As families and thrill-seekers flock to Splish Splash Water Park, they’ll now have the chance to indulge in the iconic soft pretzels that have captivated taste buds nationwide. Ben’s Soft Pretzels, known for their warm, doughy perfection and irresistible flavor, will be available at multiple locations within the park.

Scott Jones, CEO of Ben’s Soft Pretzels, Shares His Enthusiasm

“We are beyond excited to partner with Splish Splash Water Park and bring our beloved pretzels to families enjoying a day of thrills at New York’s Largest Water Park. There’s something magical about the combination of sun, water, and a warm, salty pretzel. As families create lasting memories here, we are honored to be part of their experience.”

Whether you’re conquering the wave pool, spiraling down the Abyss tube slide, or simply lounging by the lazy river, Ben’s Soft Pretzels will be there to satisfy your cravings. From classic salted pretzels to creative flavors like cinnamon sugar and jalapeño cheese, there’s a pretzel for every palate.

Splish Splash is New York’s Largest Water Park. Celebrating more than 30 summers of family fun, the Long Island water park first opened in May 1991. Today, Splish Splash is home to 20 water slides and attractions, two wave pools, several kiddie areas, and a lazy river.

For ticket information, park hours, and details on Ben’s Soft Pretzels locations, visit Splish Splash Water Park or visit 

Ben’s Soft Pretzels has been delighting taste buds since 2008. With a commitment to quality, freshness, and community, they’ve become a household name across the country. From mall kiosks to sports arenas, Ben’s Soft Pretzels continues to spread pretzel joy wherever they go.

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Disclaimer: The addition of Ben’s Soft Pretzels to Splish Splash Water Park does not guarantee that guests will perform better on water slides. However, it does guarantee a delightful culinary experience.

Ben’s Pretzels at Splish Splash Water Park

Ben’s Soft Pretzels Is Proud to Support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

 has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. They are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.

We greatly admire the dedication and mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating National Pretzel Day and supporting their mission. Let’s bake some pretzels!

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 now has 132 locations open in 12 States with new locations in the Four Seasons Town Centre Mall in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Eastland Mall in Evansville, Indiana, and Typhoon Texas in Katy and Pflugerville, Texas.

“We are beyond excited about opening these 4 new locations. There is great demand for fresh-baked snacks and meals that are served safely and quickly without compromising food quality”, said Brian Krider, Co-Founder of Ben’s Soft Pretzels. The new bakeries are very diverse in location. The Greensboro and Evansville locations are in top-performing malls and the Typhoon Texas locations are some of the largest and most exciting water parks in the US. This is just the beginning of growth in 2021.

Ben’s will open several more locations this year in traditional locations like malls and other retail outlets and also some non-traditional locations. Recently Ben’s has introduced multiple mobile trailers and food truck pretzel bakeries and there are more to come. “The great thing about our system is the low cost of entry into any one of our models. Ben’s is ready to continue its mantra of World Pretzel Domination from malls to the largest stadiums. This is all part of our plan to rid the world of inferior pretzels worldwide”, expressed Scott Jones, Co-Founder of Ben’s Soft Pretzels.

About Ben’s Soft Pretzels Ben’s Soft Pretzels is home to the World’s Greatest Soft Pretzel. One bite will forever change your perception of what a pretzel should taste like. The nearly half-pound fluffy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth artisan pretzel goodness features imported German pretzel salt and 12 gourmet dipping sauces to choose from. Founded in 2008, Ben’s Soft Pretzels has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing soft pretzel franchises with 130+ locations in 12 states

Ben’s Soft Pretzels Opens 4 New Locations

Ben’s Soft Pretzels, an Indiana family-owned soft pretzel manufacturer, is proud to announce the expansion of their World Pretzel Domination plan with a partnership with Gordon Food Service Stores. All 176 Gordon Food Service Stores will be selling Ben’s Soft Pretzels DIY Pretzel Baking Kits.

The pretzel kits are manufactured in Northern Indiana and are currently shipped all over the world. Each pretzel kit includes Ben’s secret recipe mix, imported German pretzel salt, cinnamon and sugar mix, baking soda, yeast, and easy-to-follow directions. Ben’s Soft Pretzels DIY Pretzel Baking Kits make it possible to make your own fresh Ben’s Soft Pretzels at home with family and friends.

“The only items left to add are butter and a whole lot of love,” said Brian Krider, Co-Founder of Ben’s Soft Pretzels. “This is a great product to make with family and friends. These are the same legendary pretzels you know and love from our fresh bakeries, stadiums, and arenas throughout the US.”

 Ben’s Soft Pretzels is home to the World’s Greatest Soft Pretzel. One bite will forever change your perception of what a pretzel should taste like. The nearly half-pound fluffy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth artisan pretzel goodness features imported German pretzel salt and 11 gourmet dipping sauces to choose from. Founded in 2008, Ben’s Soft Pretzels has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing soft pretzel franchises with 110+ locations in 10 states.

Since 1897, we have delivered uncompromising quality and heartfelt service for our customers. We began as a simple butter-and-egg delivery service, and have grown to become the largest family business in the foodservice industry by upholding the same approach for over 115 years—remaining passionately committed to the people we serve. Today, we serve foodservice operators in the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and coast-to-coast in Canada. We also operate more than 170 Gordon Food Service Store and Gordon Restaurant Market store locations in the U.S. By partnering with organizations from across industries—healthcare to education, independent and chain restaurants, and event planners—we help our customers create food experiences that people choose, enjoy, and remember. To learn more about Gordon Food Service, visit 

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