The Picnic Group
A boutique holding company of delicious food brands powered by our centralized team and technology.
About us
Picnic Group is a boutique holding company of delicious food brands operated by a centralized team of experts to maximize profitability across multiple brands. We acquire companies that have products customers love. We provide our subsidiaries with the necessary resources, expertise, and support to thrive in today's competitive market. With a commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking approach, Picnic Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on the retail + consumer packaged goods industries.
Our Portfolio
Ice Cream Jubilee
Named DC's Best Ice Cream 9 years in a row. Ice Cream Jubilee has 3 retail shops in the DC area with 2 more coming soon! Pints can be found in Whole Foods and local grocery chains throughout the mid-Atlantic.
Banán
Delicious ice cream made from bananas. Banán has popularized a new dairy-free treat that is delicious and healthy. There are 3 Banán retail shops on Oahu, Hawaii with a San Francisco location coming soon to Noe Valley!
Chee Hoo
Chee Hoo is new clean label, dairy-free dessert made from bananas and other tropical ingredients with no added sugar. Kids think it's ice cream. Adults can't believe it isn't. Chee Hoos will be hitting shelves later this year!
Our Team
Alan Clifford
CEO
Successfully sold Galley to Sweetgreen in 2019; expert in operations, logistics, and sales across food and tech.
Kyle Francis
COO
Expert in growing retail and CPG to IPO/Acquisition, including brands like Sweetgreen and Honest Tea.
Laura O'Shaughnessy
CMO
Data-driven marketer with expertise in growing profitability for Fortune 100 retail and CPG brands.
Nick Heyd
CPO
Built tech systems to support fast growing brands at Sweetgreen; internal tools & growth at Galley; CPG experience at Peet’s Coffee.
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