by Tariq Johnson | Sep 18, 2024 | Retail Franchise
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SUMMARY Founded in 1924 in Chicago, the ACE Hardware Corporation was established 100 years ago as a cooperative for electrical supplies. In fact, the name originally stood for “Allied Cooperative Electrical,” showcasing its emphasis...
by Tariq Johnson | Sep 18, 2024 | Food Franchises
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SUMMARY Peet’s Coffee opened in Berkeley, California, in 1966. The company originally made tea and sold roasted coffee beans rather than cups of coffee. Peet’s founder, Alfred Peet, immigrated to San Francisco in the summer of 1955...
by Tariq Johnson | Sep 18, 2024 | Retail Franchise
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SUMMARY White Castle was founded by Billy Ingram in 1921, with the first White Castle location being established in Wichita, Kansas. The restauranteur moved the company to Columbus, Ohio, in 1934 and White Castle began to expand throughout the...
by Tariq Johnson | Sep 12, 2024 | Food Franchises
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SUMMARY Tim Hortons is Canada’s largest quick-service restaurant chain, with nearly 6,000 stores across 13 countries. Founded in 1964 by NHL player Tim Horton and businessman Jim Charade, the first Tim Hortons (originally Tim Donut...
by Tariq Johnson | Sep 12, 2024 | Food Franchises
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SUMMARY McDonald’s is the world’s largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily across more than 100 countries. McDonalds was founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald and began as a single restaurant...
by Tariq Johnson | Sep 11, 2024 | Food Franchises
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SUMMARY Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Renowned for its Original Glazed® doughnut, Krispy Kreme also offers a variety of doughnuts, coffee, and other beverages. Originally branded as Krispy...
