Ben Franklin (company)

Ben Franklin
Company type	Private
Founded	1877; 147 years ago; (as Butler Brothers); 1927; 97 years ago; (as Ben Franklin)
Headquarters	Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, U.S.
Area served	United States
Products	Crafts
Owner	Promotions Unlimited

Ben Franklin is a chain of five and dime and arts and crafts stores found primarily in small towns throughout the United States, currently owned by Promotions Unlimited of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.^[1] They are organized using a franchise system, with individual stores owned by independent proprietors. It was perhaps the first retail franchise, starting in 1927.^[2] They are named after Benjamin Franklin, taking a cue in their merchandise offerings from Franklin's saying, "A penny saved is a penny earned."

^ "Roosevelt Capital LLC Company Profile". Hoover's. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
^ Huttner, Sidney F. (September 22, 2010). "Butler Brothers, Incorporated". The LUCILE Project. University of Iowa. Retrieved January 3, 2015.

[1] "Roosevelt Capital LLC Company Profile". Hoover's. Retrieved January 3, 2015.

[huttner-2] Huttner, Sidney F. (September 22, 2010). "Butler Brothers, Incorporated". The LUCILE Project. University of Iowa. Retrieved January 3, 2015.

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