In 1971 the business was sold to Ken and Sandy Potter with the Martin family remaining as employees. Ken Potter had learned the potato chips business by working at El-Ge Potato Chip Company for 16 years. One route truck handled all deliveries. Bar-B-Que Waffle chips were the #1 selling item.

Harry Martin installed his first automated potato chip fryer and automatic bagging machine. Charlie Lebo (pictured) was Mr. Martin’s first employee.

Martin’s Potato Chips is located in south central Pennsylvania which is considered by many to be the snack food capital of the world. From the farm kitchen of Harry and Fairy Martin, back in 1941, a unique potato chip found its way into the hearts and homes of York County. Their business soon outgrew the kitchen. The Martin’s built a small factory and expanded their distribution from delivering fresh daily to market stands, to also selling to mom and pop grocery stores.