Transition from Working for Others to Franchise Ownership with Totally Nutz®

Matt Barker was already a fantastic salesman selling various products to new customers across the country when he decided to try selling fresh roasted cinnamon glazed nuts at various events and venues. Matt saw a niche and had a strong gut feeling that roasting nuts on site would draw a crowd. He was right! Millions of customers have been drawn in by the aroma of cinnamon glazed nuts roasting in any venue, indoor or out, for over 26 years. Matt’s vast technical and mechanical knowledge and sales abilities have kept Totally Nutz running strong. He now spends the majority of his time at the corporate office managing the day to day operations of Totally Nutz. Matt and his wife, Yvette, reside in St George, Utah with their four wonderfully talented children. Family time is important to the Barkers so they have always involved their children in the business. Matt’s motto is, ‘Work hard so you can play hard!’. The Barker family is active in football, soccer, biking, and boating.

Yvette and her husband, Matt, have worked together building the Totally Nutz brand for over 26 years. Before Matt and Yvette were married, Matt took Yvette on the road with him and they worked together selling various products. Matt and Yvette also owned a successful Taco Time franchise in Utah. Yvette has vast experience in sales and in running Totally Nutz at events and venues. Yvette also supervises Totally Nutz office operations by coordinating events, venues, and malls, scheduling employees, and ensuring the business is running smoothly. She now spends her time at the corporate headquarters not only managing the day to day operations of Totally Nutz but also the world-wide franchise operations. Yvette attended Dixie State University, where she and Matt met. She is the mother of four wonderfully talented children. Yvette and Matt can often be spotted on the field coaching and cheering for their children in various sporting events.

Dawson has over eight years of roasting experience. His knowledge in regards to the machinery will be a great resource to you for any maintenance or general questions regarding the equipment. Dawson will be pulling your orders, palletizing, and shipping them. Dawson enjoys going to the gym, working out, and playing pickleball.

Miles has practical and hands-on experience in every aspect of the Totally Nutz business. He has operated mall locations, various festivals, and many different types of venues. Miles enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashlie, and their two kids Jameson and Navy. As a family, they enjoy four-wheeling and camping with their two dogs.