Shirley Foods, Inc.

Shirley Foods, Inc. is a family owned third generation business nestled in the sleepy town of Shirley, Indiana.  Originally based in Dayton Ohio, Shirley Foods humble beginnings sprang from founder Frank Toth's desire to provide authentic Mexican-style food in his restaurants.  The lack of product availability of tortillas led the entrepreneur to learn how to make tortillas himself.  The operation grew as Mexican-style foods also grew in popularity.  Shirley Foods became a full fledged company in 1965.

Ohio's natural gas shortage ten years later spurred the company's move to Shirley, Indiana, where there was an abundance of natural gas.  Shirley Foods is still run by family members, with Franks Toth's son Gary as President and day to day operations run by grandchildren Brian Toth and Susan Cagley.