Jesse & Ben's
Jesse & Ben's is a clean-label frozen French fry brand founded by Jesse Konig and Ben Johnson in Washington, DC.
The Story
Jesse & Ben's is a clean-label frozen French fry brand co-founded by Jesse Konig and Ben Johnson.
The brand started as a Washington, DC food truck in 2019, gaining attention for using avocado oil and grass-fed beef tallow instead of industrial seed oils. In 2025, the company raised a $10 million Series A to double its retail footprint.
Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Jesse & Ben's remains founder-led and focused on bringing restaurant-quality frozen fries to grocery stores nationwide.
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Company Timeline
2019 — Started Jesse & Ben's food truck
Co-founded the brand with Ben Johnson, serving restaurant-quality fries from a DC food truck.
2020 — Launched frozen French fry business
Pivoted during the pandemic to sell clean-label frozen fries, avoiding industrial seed oils.
2025 — Secured $10M Series A
Raised funding and expanded from niche retailers into major grocery chains nationwide.
