Kansas City Hickory Provisions (KCHP), an independent producer of smoked meats affiliated with the renowned Jack Stack Barbecue, is expanding its operations with a new production and distribution facility in Harrisonville, Missouri. The company recently acquired the former Walmart building located at 2000 North Commercial Street for $1,495,000.
The 72,000-square-foot property will be transformed into a USDA-inspected and SQF-certified facility, designed to meet the growing national demand for KCHP’s premium branded and private-label smoked meats. This move represents a substantial commercial real estate investment and a strategic expansion for the company, building on nearly 70 years of barbecue tradition.
Keaton Dorman, President of the KCHP family ownership group, emphasized that the new facility will enhance the company’s position as a premier private-label producer while also allowing for the expansion of Jack Stack products in retail and club stores. Kirk Durham, Vice President of Retail Operations, highlighted the community aspect of the investment, noting KCHP’s commitment to reinvesting in the region that shaped Kansas City barbecue.
The Harrisonville location was strategically chosen, situated just south of Jack Stack’s Martin City roots. The project aims to revitalize a long-vacant property and is expected to create new job opportunities in the local community, with full operations slated to begin in early 2027.
The acquisition and subsequent development underscore a broader trend of significant commercial real estate activity across Missouri, including in the Ozarks region, where JL Group’s real estate desk observes continued interest in high-value properties and strategic investments.
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