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Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, Inc., the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer and do-it-yourself c...

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Founded nearly three decades ago on the principles of exceptional value and family fun, Applebee's Services, Inc., operates what is today the largest casual-dining chain in the world. This prominent eatery ...

Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1955, Banfield has become the largest Pet general veterinary practice in the world, with more than 750 hospitals in neighborhoods across the U.S. More than 2,000 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving Pets t...

The business of good food

When Chipotle opened its first restaurant in 1993, the idea was simple: show that food served fast didn't have to be a “fast-food” experience. Using high-quality raw ingredients...

Today, Fantastic Sams is one of the world’s largest full-service hair care franchises, with salons located throughout North America. But our story begins in July of 1974, when Sam Ross opened our first salon in Memphis, Tennessee. He began fran...

Our Story

Growing up in a family that is both entrepreneurial and built on decades of fire and police service, it seems we were destined to start Firehous...

Firestone Complete Auto Care is different. We are positively involved in your world — offering not only the best customer service, quality products and the right solutions for your auto care needs, but also initiatives that improve your communi...

Built from all the right materials

When The Home Depot was founded in 1978, Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank had no idea how revolutionary this new “hardware store” would be for home improvement and the re...

The Happiest Accident in Restaurant History

From humble beginnings to worldwide success

Back in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida, six businessmen with no restaurant experience whatsoever got together ...

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In 1900, Lena Bryant founded Lane Bryant in New York as the first women's apparel retailer in America devoted exclusively to plus-sizes. The first Lane Bryant store opened on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1...

“Best Value in America” * QSR Chain Introduces New Family-Sized Value Menu with 5 Items at $5 Each

New Cinnamon Loaded Crazy Bites™Satisfy Sweet Tooth and Budget at $5

Legendary Steak Done Right

Born of fire, tested by ice, confirmed by legions of loyal guests each day, LongHorn Steakhouse ® has grown to become the undisputed home for great steak done right. Founded in 1981 in...

our humble start

In a nutshell, our story started in the small southern town of Oxford, Mississippi. A movie production had taken an old service station and retrofitted it into a 1950’s-style diner. After they...

about petco

With more than 50 years of service to pet parents, Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer that focuses on nurturing powerful relationships between people and pets. We do this by providing the products...

BOLD SINCE BURGER #1

Checkers & Rally's restaurants were born out of the idea that a bland and flavorless burger was downright bad and that Americans everywhere deserved a better tasting burger — one that ...

Schnucks Meat and Seafood

We ’ re proud of our Meat Department, especially our selection and service! From juicy roasts to sizzling steaks, our Meat Masters offer the best cuts at family-friendly prices. ...

In the age of retail chains and big boxes, True Value is committed to the success of the independent hardware store. We're building on our brand with a strong growth strategy...mo...