1-800-GRANOLA, INC.
NAPLES, FLORIDA

Production quickly outgrew the Quantum Leap’s ovens and a larger production facility was needed. Saul moved the entire operation to a 9,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant where the company produced and distributed granola to growing markets locally, regionally and nationwide. New flavors were introduced, including My Chocolate Nut Crunch Granola, Carob Crunch Granola and My Apple Raisin ‘n Spice Granola (Marsha’s favorite) and new markets were ‘discovered’. In 1975 Saul met Steve Beninati who just opened ‘Everything Yogurt’ … the first store in New York selling frozen yogurt. Having a flair for marketing they both realized, “Hmmm, granola! Hmmm, frozen yogurt. Hmmm … TOPPING!” Both companies grew as did the friendship and adventures between Saul & Steve. New flavors and variations of sweetened, unsweetened and low fat granola were ordered by gourmet & specialty food stores, restaurants, hotels, Inns & B&B’s and ice cream & frozen yogurt stores. A splendid time was had by all. In 1991, while watching former New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto doing his now famous TV commercial for a mortgage company and it’s revolutionary new ‘vanity’ 800 phone number (remember the Company and it’s unique phone number? … The Money Store … 1-800-LOAN YES), Saul was once again ‘market inspired’ and soon obtained … … destined to become the #1 Granola Shopping Solution for people throughout the United States, the world and the Universe (OK, the known Universe)! Business was booming for granola. In 1993, the musician Sting sponsored a benefit concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall to help Save The World’s Rain Forests. At the same time Saul was promoting a Save The Forest Granola and contributing a percent of the proceeds to that same effort. Saul & Steve (Beninati) conceived their wildest promotion to date … “How about we set up a Granola Information Table inside the lobby of Carnegie Hall to promote the health and nutritional benefits of granola and, well, see what happens.” They needed a company ‘spokesperson’ and enrolled the services of … Over the years … as a cereal, snack, topping (on ice cream and frozen yogurt), granola bar, cookies, confections, ingredient in trail mixes or a natural baking additive … Saul has introduced a wide selection and variety of granola products into new & exciting markets. As a result of its dynamic growth granola has earned its rightful place as a healthy staple in our daily diets. We Deliver The FRESHEST, HEALTHIEST & MOST FLAVORFUL Products Right To Your Door.