Our Story:

“Mound City” was founded in 1917 by Mr. Ben Kessel. I purchased the company in Novemeber of 1973 from widow, Mrs. Kessel. The business was closed and had no inventory. Working as a engineer, I planned to build up the business and sell it. Since I had no experience in the business ordering merchandise was an ordeal, but we re-opened on December 3, 1973 in the middle of a national truck strike. Merchandise was not coming in on time, Since we received pecans, we filled the shelves with beautiful Georgia pecans.

The following year, we decided to franchise. I wrote the franchise (today it’s 65 pages) and we franchised four local stores. We roasted ALL of the nuts on site. They are extra special because we use only grade 1 fancy product. We buy directly from the grower if possible and directly from the importers when necessary. Our product can be easily identified because we toast to a nice solid color that enhances the flavor.

We carry every type of nut meat, offered raw, unsalted or salted in a variety of packaging, bags, gift boxes, jars and tins. We make our own fresh peanut butter to order, one pound at a time and hand dipped chocolates (it’s our Greek heritage) made by my Mom, Helen Smyrniotis.

My wife Stacy and I, along with our employees strive each day to provide the best customer service providing the best product…..anywhere.

Nice talking with you,

Byron F. Smyrniotis
President