Jean Coutu: You really will find a friend at Jean Coutu
May 24, 2020 Jean Coutu Pharmacy was founded in Montreal in 1969 by Jean Coutu and Louis Michaud. Jean Coutu created an innovative concept that sold pharmaceuticals and other retail … Read more
Chain Store Maps
Torrid: I am torrid!
May 17, 2020 Torrid began operations in April 2001 with a location in the Brea Mall in Brea, California. Torrid, LLC is an American women’s retail chain, formerly owned by Hot Topic. In … Read more
Gordmans: “Bigger National Brands at Smaller Prices.”
April 19, 2020 Gordmans is a chain of Midwestern off-price department stores founded in Omaha, Nebraska. There are 336 locations in the United States. Way back in 1915, Sam Richman opened … Read more
Banana Republic
April 12, 2020 Banana Republic is an American clothing and accessories retailer owned by Gap Inc. There are currently 414 Banana Republic locations in the United States. From the Chronicle to … Read more
Cicis Pizza
April 5, 2020 So good it makes grown men cry. In 1985, in Plano, Texas, two guys by the names of Joe Croce and Mike Cole, founded Cicis Pizza. By … Read more
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits
March 22, 2020 It’s Bo Time! Specializing in cajun seasoning, fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits. Bojangles’ Inc. is an American regional chain of fast-food restaurants that primarily serves the Southeastern United States. In 1977, Jack Fulk … Read more
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Inc. sells only products free from hydrogenated fats, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. In 1978, John Mackey and Renee Lawson had a dream. They wanted to open … Read more
H&M: “Fashion and quality at the best price.”
So, what does H&M stand for? Hennes & Mauritz, of course. Established in 1947 in Sweden, H&M is a retail clothing chain that offers trendy fashions for women, men, teenagers … Read more
Smashburger: Smashed fresh. Served delicious.
Why would anyone call their restaurant Smashburger? Well, if you take a fresh, never-frozen, 100 percent Angus beef meatball, put it on the grill and then smash it, what else … Read more
Burlington
In 1946, Monroe Milstein and his father, Abe, set up shop to sell outerwear, both wholesale and retail. While business was profitable, their sales were limited to the cooler seasons. … Read more