Who owns Dave's Killer Bread?
Dave's Killer Bread is owned by Flowers Foods (the United States, NYSE: FLO), which has owned the brand since 12 September 2015.[1] Dave's Killer Bread was founded in 2005 in Milwaukie, Oregon and was independent until 2015.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Flowers Foods, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2005–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Thomasville, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Milwaukie, Oregon
- Founded
- 2005
- Category
- Food › Bakery › Bread & buns
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: FLO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dave's Killer Bread
Dave's Killer Bread was founded in Oregon in 2005 by a man who had spent fifteen years in prison, and the company hires people with criminal records as a matter of policy. Flowers Foods acquired it in 2015 for $275 million.
Ownership timeline of Dave's Killer Bread
- 2015 – present Flowers Foods [1] verified
Where Dave's Killer Bread sits in Flowers Foods
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dave's Killer Bread?
The parent company of Dave's Killer Bread is Flowers Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Dave's Killer Bread American?
Yes. Dave's Killer Bread originated in the United States in 2005 and its owner, Flowers Foods, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Flowers Foods owned Dave's Killer Bread?
Flowers Foods has owned Dave's Killer Bread since 12 September 2015.
Who owned Dave's Killer Bread before Flowers Foods?
Dave's Killer Bread was an independent company from its founding in 2005 in Milwaukie, Oregon until Flowers Foods acquired it in 2015.
Is Dave's Killer Bread still owned by Flowers Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Dave's Killer Bread is still owned by Flowers Foods. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Flowers Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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