Ben & Jerry’s
Over the years, this ice cream firm has become a pop-culture icon. Ben & Jerry’s has been featured in several TV shows and movies as one of the most popular foods in the United States. Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen, two closest friends, established it as an ice cream business in Vermont in 1978. Things changed in 2000 when Unilever paid $326 million for the company. Among three businesses interested in buying the ice cream company, the London-based multinational was the biggest bidder. This turned out to be an excellent move because it helped Unilever strengthen its portfolio.
Ben & Jerry’s
Burger King
When most people think of fast food, they think of the United States. Burger King is one of the many locally owned and operated franchises. In 1954, David Egerton and James McLamore launched the first “Insta Burger King” location in Miami. They had no notion that it would become a worldwide brand. A decade later, they sold the firm for the first time. It has subsequently been owned by a number of different people. It is currently owned by Restaurant Brands International, a Canadian corporation. 3G Capital, based in New York City, continues to support BK financially.
Burger King