Kar's Nuts Employee Directory
Food and Beverage ManufacturingMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
Kar's Nuts is a mid-sized snack manufacturer based in Madison Heights, Michigan, in the Detroit metropolitan area. The company roasts and packages nuts and trail mixes that are distributed to retailers across the United States, including convenience stores, grocery chains, and club stores. Its products provide ready-to-eat snack options for retailers seeking shelf-stable items. The business traces its origins to 1933, when Sue Kar roasted peanuts in a small home kitchen across from Tiger Stadium in Detroit, and a manufacturing plant later supported broader distribution; it was acquired by the Nicolay family in the 1960s and remains family-run in Michigan. In 2025, Kar's Nuts partnered with Dunkin' Brands to launch two trail mix flavors tied to Dunkin offerings.