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Whole Foods Corporate Office

Whole Foods Market began in 1978 when current CEO John Mackey and his girlfriend opened a natural food store called SaferWay in Santa Monica, California.

In 1980, SaferWay merged with another natural grocery store, resulting in the first Whole Foods location in Austin, Texas.

The following year, a huge flood devastated Austin. Whole Foods lost all of their inventory and had no insurance. Neighbors chipped in to help fix the damage.

In 1984, Whole Foods expanded to Houston and Dallas. In 1988, the expansion continued to New Orleans. In 1989, a Palo Alto location was opened on the west coast.

The company continued to grow in the 90s and the 100th location opened in Torrence, CA in 1999.

There were several acquisitions in the 2000s and the chain continued to grow. A flagship 80,000 sq ft store was built in Austin in 2005, which also serves as the Whole Foods corporate office.

Today the company operates more than 500 locations in the US, Canada, and the UK.

In June 2017, Whole Foods was acquired by Amazon for $13.7 Billion. The company is still struggling to make this endeavor a success two years later.

The company came under fire in the summer of 2019 for supporting the Drag Queen Story Hour. Christians are calling for a boycott of the company.

In August 2021, parent company Amazon stated that they would need to start charging for delivery service to stay profitable.

Headquarters, at this time, remain in Austin, Texas.

Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market began in 1978 when current CEO John Mackey and his girlfriend opened a natural food store called SaferWay in Santa Monica, California.

In 1980, SaferWay merged with another natural grocery store, resulting in the first Whole Foods location in Austin, Texas.

History

The following year, a huge flood devastated Austin. Whole Foods lost all of their inventory and had no insurance. Neighbors chipped in to help fix the damage.

In 1984, Whole Foods expanded to Houston and Dallas. In 1988, the expansion continued to New Orleans. In 1989, a Palo Alto location was opened on the west coast.

The company continued to grow in the 90s and the 100th location opened in Torrence, CA in 1999.

There were several acquisitions in the 2000s and the chain continued to grow. A flagship 80,000 sq ft store was built in Austin in 2005, which also serves as the Whole Foods corporate office.

Today the company operates more than 500 locations in the US, Canada, and the UK.

In June 2017, Whole Foods was acquired by Amazon for $13.7 Billion. The company is still struggling to make this endeavor a success two years later.

The company came under fire in the summer of 2019 for supporting the Drag Queen Story Hour. Christians are calling for a boycott of the company.

In August 2021, parent company Amazon stated that they would need to start charging for delivery service to stay profitable.

Headquarters, at this time, remain in Austin, Texas.

Metro PCS Corporate Office

Metro PCS began in 1994 as General Wireless, Inc. The company was founded by current CEO, Roger Linquist, and Malcolm Lorang, both of whom were executives with PageMart.

MetroPCS provides nationwide talk, text, and data depending on the plan services using GSM, HSPA, HSPA+ and 4G LTE networks. MetroPCS previously operated the sixth largest mobile telecommunications network in the United States using CDMA technology.

In 1998, MetroPCS filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged from bankruptcy in 1998.

In 2004, MetroPCS Communications began a subsidiary of Metro PCS as part of their restructuring.

At a time when most cell phone companies were charging high fees for data usage and international texting, MetroPCS was offering a flat $50 a month fee with unlimited texting and data, along with a $5 monthly plan which allowed for unlimited international texting, as well as calls to landline phones.

In 2009, a 3G network was launched. This was followed by the launch of an LTE network in 2010.

MetroPCS was the 6th largest wireless network in the US with 9.5 million subscribers. Although the company is a Delaware corporation, the Metro PCS corporate office is located in Richardson, Texas.

In April of 2013, Metro PCS was acquired by T-Mobile, USA. Although executives at T-Mobile had stated at the time of the acquisition that all locations would be rebranded into T-Mobile locations, this has yet to occur.

T-Mobile is now considering a merger with Sprint. If this is approved, it might mean higher prices for MetroPCS customers.

After the merger with Sprint, Metro PCS is being rebranded to Metro by T-Mobile.

MetroPCS/T-Mobile

Metro PCS began in 1994 as General Wireless, Inc. The company was founded by current CEO, Roger Linquist, and Malcolm Lorang, both of whom were executives with PageMart.

History

In 1998, MetroPCS filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged from bankruptcy in 1998.

In 2004, MetroPCS Communications began a subsidiary of Metro PCS as part of their restructuring.

In 2009, a 3G network was launched. This was followed by the launch of an LTE network in 2010.

MetroPCS was the 6th largest wireless network in the US with 9.5 million subscribers. Although the company is a Delaware corporation, the Metro PCS corporate office is located in Richardson, Texas.

T-Mobile is now considering a merger with Sprint. If this is approved, it might mean higher prices for MetroPCS customers.

After the merger with Sprint, Metro PCS is being rebranded to Metro by T-Mobile.

Office Depot Corporate Office

Office Depot was founded in 1986 by F. Patrick Sher and Jack Kopkin. The first location was located in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.

In 1988, the company went public on the NYSE.

There were many acquisitions and mergers in the 90s, the 50th store was opened in 1995.

The OfficeDepot.com website was launched in 1998.

In 2000’s there was a major expansion into Europe. In 2005, the 1000th location was opened in Countryside, Illinois.

In late 2013, Office Depot and OfficeMax merged.

In February 2015, Staples announced it would purchase Office Depot for $6.3 Billion. The merger was ultimately blocked by the FTC.

Today, there are over 1600 locations worldwide. The Office Depot corporate office is located in Boca Raton, FL.

Office Depot

Office Depot was founded in 1986 by F. Patrick Sher and Jack Kopkin. The first location was located in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.

In 1988, the company went public on the NYSE.

There were many acquisitions and mergers in the 90s, the 50th store was opened in 1995.

History

The OfficeDepot.com website was launched in 1998.

In 2000’s there was a major expansion into Europe. In 2005, the 1000th location was opened in Countryside, Illinois.

In late 2013, Office Depot and OfficeMax merged.

In February 2015, Staples announced it would purchase Office Depot for $6.3 Billion. The merger was ultimately blocked by the FTC.

Today, there are over 1600 locations worldwide. The Office Depot corporate office is located in Boca Raton, FL.

Ruby Tuesday Corporate Office

The first Ruby Tuesday was opened in 1972 by Sandy Beall near the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus after he received a $10,000 gift to open his own restaurant. Beall named the restaurant after the Beatle’s song “Ruby Tuesday”, which was suggested by comedian Bob Hope. The chain opened a new store every 9 months for the next 10 years.

In April of 1982, Beall sold the company to Morrison Inc. for $15 million.

By 1985, there were 35 locations.

In 1996, Morrison spun Ruby Tuesday off as its own division with headquarters in Mobile, Alabama.

In 1998, the Ruby Tuesday corporate office was moved from Mobile, AL to Maryville, TN.

In June 2012, founder and CEO Sandy Beall announced he was leaving the company. Sandy was replaced by Raymond Blanchette.

As of 2016, the company currently operates 735 locations worldwide.

To promote the more family-friendly environment, the chain introduced Kids Eat Free night on their flagship day, Tuesday. At all company-owned restaurants, a child’s meal is free with the purchase of an adult entree.

In October of 2017, the company announced that NRD Capital Management would be taking the company private through a $146 million deal expected to be completed in early 2018.

In January 2018, Ruby Tuesdays announced the appointment of a new CEO, Ray Blanchette, in the hopes of turning the business around.

However, in April 2018, the company closed another 10 locations, despite new leadership.

In February 2023, Ruby Tuesday filed for bankruptcy. The company states that it is not going out of business but is simply reorganizing.

Ruby Tuesday

In April of 1982, Beall sold the company to Morrison Inc. for $15 million.

History

By 1985, there were 35 locations.

In 1996, Morrison spun Ruby Tuesday off as its own division with headquarters in Mobile, Alabama.

In 1998, the Ruby Tuesday corporate office was moved from Mobile, AL to Maryville, TN.

In June 2012, founder and CEO Sandy Beall announced he was leaving the company. Sandy was replaced by Raymond Blanchette.

As of 2016, the company currently operates 735 locations worldwide.

In October of 2017, the company announced that NRD Capital Management would be taking the company private through a $146 million deal expected to be completed in early 2018.

In January 2018, Ruby Tuesdays announced the appointment of a new CEO, Ray Blanchette, in the hopes of turning the business around.

However, in April 2018, the company closed another 10 locations, despite new leadership.

In February 2023, Ruby Tuesday filed for bankruptcy. The company states that it is not going out of business but is simply reorganizing.

Menards Corporate Office

Working his way through college, John Menard, Jr. began working on post frame buildings to help pay his bills. Within a year, he found that he was hiring crews to handle the extra workload. After graduating college, Menard purchased some land for an office and a shop.

Menards was founded in 1960 by John Menard, Jr in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company incorporated in 1962.

In 1969, Menard found that there was a demand for even more products and services. He added manufacturing capabilities to the site, including lumber and doors. A distribution center was also added. By 1994, the post frame building division of the company was sold.

In 1998, a second distribution center was opened in Plano, Illinois. This was followed by 2 more distribution centers in 2007 in Holiday City, Ohio, and Shelby, Iowa. The Ohio distribution center is nearly 700 square feet and the one in Iowa boasts 735,000 square feet!

Larger Menards stores began adding groceries to their line up of products.

In 2013, Menards was ranked as the 43rd largest private company by Forbes Magazine. It is the third largest home improvement store, trailing behind Home Depot and Lowe’s.

In 2016, the company moved up the list, now ranking 37th on the Forbes list, along with an estimated annual revenue of $8.7 billion.

The company has been involved in numerous disputes concerning violation of environmental regulations. One that occurred in 2011 found that the company was illegally dumping hazardous waste. Menards paid a fine of $30,000.

Menards also settled complaints filed with the National Labor and Safety Board, which found that the company was violating the rights of workers in regards to pay and firing practices. The company agreed to make changes, but this paves the way for a nationwide, class action lawsuit from employees.

In July 2020, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Menards posted that they will require all shoppers to wear a mask or other type of face covering as of July 13, 2020.

In late July 2020, the company chose Revenna, Ohio, to build a new manufacturing and distribution center.

Today, Menards has over 300 stores in 14 US states. The Menards corporate office is still located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Menards

Menards was founded in 1960 by John Menard, Jr in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company incorporated in 1962.

History

Larger Menards stores began adding groceries to their line up of products.

In 2013, Menards was ranked as the 43rd largest private company by Forbes Magazine. It is the third largest home improvement store, trailing behind Home Depot and Lowe’s.

In 2016, the company moved up the list, now ranking 37th on the Forbes list, along with an estimated annual revenue of $8.7 billion.

In July 2020, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Menards posted that they will require all shoppers to wear a mask or other type of face covering as of July 13, 2020.

In late July 2020, the company chose Revenna, Ohio, to build a new manufacturing and distribution center.

Today, Menards has over 300 stores in 14 US states. The Menards corporate office is still located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.