INGREDIENTS: PRETZELS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL OR CANOLA OIL), MALT SYRUP (DERIVED FROM CORN AND MALTER BARLEY), YEAST, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVORS
My name is Marcus and I own Moore Crunch. How did I get here? Well, here's the thing.
I have autism and didn't like that I couldn't take care of myself without the help of my parents. They love me and I love them but I'm also trying to live on my own and fit in where I can. I had been working as a night stock clerk because it was the only job I could get. I had severe social anxiety and that along with autism just didn't seem like I was going to be able to get promotions or things like that.
I decided to find another job and got hired at a different grocery store. This time, I was working during the day and they actually taught me things so I could be better at my job and part of the team. Even though that was great, I knew I would never be hired as a supervisor or manager because of my autism. I went to my parents and told them I wanted to start a business so I could take care of myself. I tried painting, crafting and other things but it didn't feel right.
One day I was gobbling up some pretzels and wanted to make them taste better. My parents were like, "what do you think about starting a pretzel business?" I made some pretzels and they were just ok. I switched up some things and came up with my own process and recipes. My mom got me a booth at a local farmers market and Moore Crunch was born.
I am currently working at the grocery store and running Moore Crunch. It's a lot but so much fun. I have met very nice people that don't laugh at me or make me feel like I'm weird. My plan is to grow Moore Crunch so I can hire others that are like me and we can make money to take care of ourselves better.
Thank you for your support of my business and I hope you like the pretzels..