Ben & Jerry’s
Original Headquarters: South Burlington, Vermont
Purchased By: Unilever
Country: England
Ben & Jerry’s, an ice cream corporation, has established itself as a cultural icon. The brand is recognized in numerous films and television shows as one of America’s most popular dishes. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, best friends, opened their own parlor in 1978. Ben & Jerry’s announced in 2000 that company had been acquired by the London-based corporation Unilever. The deal was struck for $326 million, with Unilever outbidding three other corporations for the buyout. The acquisition served to strengthen Unilever’s portfolio.
Ben & Jerry’s
Burger King
Original Headquarters: Miami, Florida
Purchased By: Restaurant Brands International
Country: Canada
Fast food has long been an institution in the United States, with several well-known brands, notably Burger King, reaping enormous profits. James McLamore and David Egerton founded “Insta Burger King” in Miami in 1954. They had no idea they’d be developing an international brand. Burger King made its first sale just over ten years later. It has since been held by a number of different companies. Restaurant Brands International, a Canadian business that merged with Tim Horton’s in 2020, now owns the Big Whopper. BK still receives financial support from NYC’s 3G Capital.
Burger King
