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About Us

Proficiency, Partnership, and Pride

What does it take to create the most consistently dependable foodservice equipment on the planet today? Proficiency, partnership, and pride. Proficiency in researching, designing, and manufacturing products for the most successful restaurants in the world. Partnership with our customers big and small to help them optimize their commercial cooking operations and identify new menu ideas. And pride from our employee-owners, who each have a vital stake in our success.

The Recipe for our Success

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Constant Innovation

Every piece of equipment we build and every feature we offer is fueled by a legitimate customer need. Henny Penny is a leading industry innovator, consistently introducing the most relevant technology to the marketplace.

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Superior Service

We’re committed to standing behind every product with responsive 24/7 after-sales support. Our highly trained distributor network gives you the opportunity to work face-to-face with experts for rapid resolution when you need it most.

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Reliable Quality

Our precision engineering and craftsmanship are unmatched in the industry, while our durable materials and attention to detail ensure reliability. We test every single piece of equipment we build before it’s shipped to ensure it stands up to the rigors of your kitchen.

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Long Term Value

Our solutions are designed to help you increase profitability while decreasing operational costs — not just today and tomorrow, but for years to come. It’s all about reducing cost of ownership and scaling solutions to fit your operations.

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Strong Relationships

Our unique distributor model gives Henny Penny the ability to serve customers on a direct level that our competitors just can’t match. Each of our exclusive distributors serves as a single point of contact for all of your needs, from menu development to personalized service well after the sale.

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Culture

Henny Penny is unique in our industry not only because of the dependable products we manufacture, but also because of the dependable people creating them. Since each employee is an owner of our company, they have a personal stake in your satisfaction. Learn about our People First culture built on trust, accountability and relationships.

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Leadership

Since 1957, Henny Penny has continually focused on long term benefits over short term gains. That vision is sustained by the key leadership within our organization. Meet our senior leadership and discover how Henny Penny is taking a leading role within the foodservice industry.

Henny Penny employees fill bags of food at the Foodbank in Dayton, Ohio - not far from Henny Penny's headquarters.

Community

Henny Penny has a strong tradition of supporting our local communities as well as joining with peers worldwide to contribute to the success of our industry and the environment at large. It’s all part of our commitment to doing the right thing — by our neighbors and for our planet.

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Sustainability

Henny Penny strives to ensure that our commercial foodservice products reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship. We help customers to achieve their sustainability goals and conduct business more responsibly, while striving to implement best sustainability practices ourselves.

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History

It all started in 1957 with a small town restaurant owner and a dream. Today, Henny Penny is an industry leader of foodservice products worldwide. Take a visual tour of the history of Henny Penny and its advancements through the years. Follow our history timeline to see dream become reality.

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By the Numbers

1,000+

Employees in Eaton Ohio, Dayton Ohio, Paris France, and Suzhou China

90+

Distributors around the world working as a single point of contact

100+

Countries in which Henny Penny food preparation equipment is used

100M+

People eating daily in restaurants powered by Henny Penny equipment

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“It doesn’t really make a difference what they make. We know that if it comes from Henny Penny, it’s going to be battle-ready and ready to work.”

— Dan Cathy, Chairman of Chick fil-A.
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