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By Oregon Small Business Association,
Salt & Straw is rocking its portfolio with reports that famed wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson and his business partner have invested in the Portland-based ice cream chain.
The Oregonian reported [6] that Johnson, aka the Rock, and Dany Garcia acquired part ownership of the company started in Portland by cousins Tyler Malek and Kim Malek. The investment amount remains undisclosed.
In a statement, Garcia of the Garcia Companies complimented Salt & Straw for its connection with local communities through its “storytelling and creativity.”
The ice cream chain featured holiday flavors in its 20 West Coast stores inspired by the 47-year-old actor’s “Dwanta Claus” persona, including “The Rock’n Around the Christmas Tree,” a mix of Northwest spruce ice cream, chocolaty gooey brownies, raspberry jam, and red and green cherries.