Ben & Jerry’s
Over the years, this ice cream company has become a pop-culture icon. Ben & Jerry’s has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies as one of the most popular foods in the United States. Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen, two closest friends, began it as an ice cream business in Vermont in 1978. Things changed in 2000 when Unilever paid $326 million for the company. Among three firms interested in buying the ice cream company, the London-based multinational was the biggest bidder. This turned out to be a wonderful option because it helped Unilever improve 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 built the first “Insta Burger King” location in Miami. They had no notion that it would become an international brand. A decade later, they sold the company for the first time. It has since 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