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1. 7-Eleven
Convenience StoresAbout
The 7‑Eleven brand is known and loved around the world, and our iconic products are a big part of the American culture. And although we’ve grown significantly over the years, our focus stays fixed ...
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2. BB&T
BanksAbout BB&T
BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $219.3 billion in assets and market capitalization of $38.1 billion as of Dec. 31, 201...
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3. Hair Cuttery
Beauty SalonsAbout
In 1973, newlyweds Dennis and Ann were having dinner at a restaurant when the conversation turned to their jobs. Dennis had been working for his father’s chain of Washington area beauty parlors, Louis Cr...
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4. Harris Teeter
Grocers-RetailAbout
Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), was co-founded in 1960 by North Carolina grocers W.T. Harris and Willis Teeter. Harris Teeter operates over 230 stores and seven fuel cent...
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5. Peet's Coffee & Tea
Coffee CafeIt All Began on Vine Street
Alfred Peet opens a coffee store in Berkeley. The original coffee revolution begins.
When Alfred Peet opened a small coffee store on the corner of...