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[[File:benf.jpg|500px|thumb|right|thumb|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS. | [[File:benf.jpg|500px|thumb|right|thumb|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS. The chain originated in Boston in 1877 as Butler Brothers, a mail-order wholesaler selling general and variety-store items. At the turn of the 20th century, Butler Brothers had over 100,000 customers in the United States. As variety stores were penetrating their market, the company founded the Ben Franklin chain, which was sold in 1959. At Ben Franklin's peak the chain had 2,500 stores nationwide. | ||
Walmart founder Sam Walton started in retailing operating a Ben Franklin store. In 1973, Michael J. Dupey converted a Ben Franklin store to start the Michaels chain in Texas. | |||
Ben Franklin is a chain of five and dime discount stores found in small towns throughout the United States owned in 2014 by Promotions Unlimited. They are organized using a franchise system, with individual stores owned by independent proprietors. It was perhaps the first retail franchise, starting in 1927. They are named after Benjamin Franklin, taking a cue in their merchandise offerings from Franklin's saying, "A penny saved is a penny earned." (1) | |||
The 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 806 Wacker Dr. | |||
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Ben Franklin. Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_%28company%29 | |||
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Revision as of 03:31, 28 August 2014
BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS. The chain originated in Boston in 1877 as Butler Brothers, a mail-order wholesaler selling general and variety-store items. At the turn of the 20th century, Butler Brothers had over 100,000 customers in the United States. As variety stores were penetrating their market, the company founded the Ben Franklin chain, which was sold in 1959. At Ben Franklin's peak the chain had 2,500 stores nationwide.
Walmart founder Sam Walton started in retailing operating a Ben Franklin store. In 1973, Michael J. Dupey converted a Ben Franklin store to start the Michaels chain in Texas.
Ben Franklin is a chain of five and dime discount stores found in small towns throughout the United States owned in 2014 by Promotions Unlimited. They are organized using a franchise system, with individual stores owned by independent proprietors. It was perhaps the first retail franchise, starting in 1927. They are named after Benjamin Franklin, taking a cue in their merchandise offerings from Franklin's saying, "A penny saved is a penny earned." (1)
The 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed 806 Wacker Dr.
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Ben Franklin. Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_%28company%29