Retail

Quiznos Corporate Office

Quiznos began in 1978 as Sandwich World when Terrell Braly and a group of investors converted a closed gas stations in Denver, Colorado to a sandwich shop.

In 1980, the store was purchased by competitors Jimmy Lambatos and Todd Disner. They changed the name to Quiznos and began to franchise.

In 1981, the first toasted sub was served.

In 1987, Rick Schaden opens a franchise in Boulder, CO. In 1991, Rick and his father, Dick, buy the entire company.

By 1995, there are 100 restaurants in the chain.

By 1997, Quiznos is the third largest sandwich chain.

In 1999, the first international location opens in Japan.

In 2002, Wendy’s acquired the rights to the brand in Australia and New Zealand. They were never able to make it profitable.

Today, Quiznos is the second largest sandwich chain in the world. There are nearly 4500 locations worldwide.

Quizno's

Quiznos began in 1978 as Sandwich World when Terrell Braly and a group of investors converted a closed gas stations in Denver, Colorado to a sandwich shop.

In 1980, the store was purchased by competitors Jimmy Lambatos and Todd Disner. They changed the name to Quiznos and began to franchise.

In 1981, the first toasted sub was served.

History

In 1987, Rick Schaden opens a franchise in Boulder, CO. In 1991, Rick and his father, Dick, buy the entire company.

By 1995, there are 100 restaurants in the chain.

By 1997, Quiznos is the third largest sandwich chain.

In 1999, the first international location opens in Japan.

In 2002, Wendy’s acquired the rights to the brand in Australia and New Zealand. They were never able to make it profitable.

Today, Quiznos is the second largest sandwich chain in the world. There are nearly 4500 locations worldwide.

Tesla Motors Corporate Office

Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.

In 2004, Elon Musk led a round of Series A funding for the company and became Chairman of the Board. Musk took an active role in the design and development of the Tesla Roadster.

Musk also led 2 additional rounds of funding in 2006 and 2007. He eventually had put $70 million of this own money into the company.

In 2008, Musk succeeded Ze’ev Drori as CEO. Production of the Roadster began.

In 2010, the company went public.

In 2012, the company began to produce and deliver the Tesla Model S after receiving nearly 7000 preorders. The Model X is also introduced with production planned to begin in 2014.

Today, Tesla produces 100% electric vehicles.

In September 2020, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, announced that he would produce a $25,000 Model S before the end of 2023.

Also in September, a video shows what appears to be a Tesla 3 autopilot car running over a dummy pedestrian. The company has been criticized for the problems its braking software appears to contain.

Tesla maintains a corporate office in Palo Alto, California.

Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.

In 2004, Elon Musk led a round of Series A funding for the company and became Chairman of the Board. Musk took an active role in the design and development of the Tesla Roadster.

History

Musk also led 2 additional rounds of funding in 2006 and 2007. He eventually had put $70 million of this own money into the company.

In 2008, Musk succeeded Ze’ev Drori as CEO. Production of the Roadster began.

In 2010, the company went public.

In 2012, the company began to produce and deliver the Tesla Model S after receiving nearly 7000 preorders. The Model X is also introduced with production planned to begin in 2014.

Today, Tesla produces 100% electric vehicles.

In September 2020, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, announced that he would produce a $25,000 Model S before the end of 2023.

Also in September, a video shows what appears to be a Tesla 3 autopilot car running over a dummy pedestrian. The company has been criticized for the problems its braking software appears to contain.

Tesla maintains a corporate office in Palo Alto, California.

Speedway Corporate Office

Speedway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum.

Speedway began as Speedway 79, a Michigan based gas station chain.

In 1959, the company was purchased by the Ohio Oil Company (now Marathon) and all stations were converted to Marathon brand.

Speedway and SuperAmerica were combined in 1998 when Marathon and Ashland merged.

In 2003, the company launched the Speedy Rewards program.

In 2011, Marathon sold SuperAmerica. The two chains are now unrelated.

In 2012, the company acquired GasAmerica and all 88 of their stations in Ohio and Indiana.

In 2014, the company acquired Hess Corporation for $2.6 billion, adding an additional 1,342 locations to Speedway. Most of the Hess locations are being changed to the Speedway brand.

Today, there are nearly 3,000 Speedway gas stations in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, making it the second largest chain of gas stations/convenience stores in the US.

Speedway is now owned by 7-11, who acquired the chain in 2021 and immediately cut jobs

In a classic scam, consumers should be aware that Speedway is not selling $500 gas cards for $1.98.

Speedway

Speedway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum.

Speedway began as Speedway 79, a Michigan based gas station chain.

History

In 1959, the company was purchased by the Ohio Oil Company (now Marathon) and all stations were converted to Marathon brand.

Speedway and SuperAmerica were combined in 1998 when Marathon and Ashland merged.

In 2003, the company launched the Speedy Rewards program.

In 2011, Marathon sold SuperAmerica. The two chains are now unrelated.

In 2012, the company acquired GasAmerica and all 88 of their stations in Ohio and Indiana.

In 2014, the company acquired Hess Corporation for $2.6 billion, adding an additional 1,342 locations to Speedway. Most of the Hess locations are being changed to the Speedway brand.

Speedway is now owned by 7-11, who acquired the chain in 2021 and immediately cut jobs

In a classic scam, consumers should be aware that Speedway is not selling $500 gas cards for $1.98.

Marathon Oil Corporate Office

Marathon began in 1887 as the Ohio Oil Company, led by Henry M. Ernst. The company becomes the largest oil producer in Ohio.

In 1889, Standard Oil purchases the Ohio Oil Company.

In 1905, the company headquarters move from Lima, Ohio to Findlay, where they remain today.

In 1911, Ohio Oil again becomes a separate company when the Standard Oil monopoly is broken up.

In 1962, the company changes its name to the Marathon Oil Company.

In 1982, the company is purchased by the United States Steel Company.

In 1998, Marathon merges with Ashland Oil to form Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC.

In 2002, Marathon is spun off as a separate company and is listed on the NYSE.

Today, Marathon Petroleum is one of the largest oil refiners and transporters in the US. They currently operate over 5100 Marathon gas stations.

Marathon Oil Corporation

Marathon began in 1887 as the Ohio Oil Company, led by Henry M. Ernst. The company becomes the largest oil producer in Ohio.

In 1889, Standard Oil purchases the Ohio Oil Company.

In 1905, the company headquarters move from Lima, Ohio to Findlay, where they remain today.

History

In 1911, Ohio Oil again becomes a separate company when the Standard Oil monopoly is broken up.

In 1962, the company changes its name to the Marathon Oil Company.

In 1982, the company is purchased by the United States Steel Company.

In 1998, Marathon merges with Ashland Oil to form Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC.

In 2002, Marathon is spun off as a separate company and is listed on the NYSE.

Today, Marathon Petroleum is one of the largest oil refiners and transporters in the US. They currently operate over 5100 Marathon gas stations.

New Balance Corporate Office

New Balance was founded in 1905 by William J. Riley as the New Balance Arch Company in Boston, Massachusetts. The company originally produced arch supports and other shoe fitments.

In 1960, the company introduced the Trackster. It was the first running shoe with a rippled sole. The product had mediocre suceess.

In 1972, current Chairman Jim Davis buys the company.

In 1975, Tom Fleming wins the Boston Marathon while wearing a New Balance 320 shoe. Runner’s World names the 320 the best running shoe on the market.

The company grew quickly for the rest of the 70s and early 80s. A slump came in the late 80s and early 90s but the company was thriving again by the mid 1990s thanks in part to public figures like Bill Clinton and Steve Jobs wearing New Balance 992’s.

Today, New Balance produces athletic footwear. Unlike many of their competitors, the majority of their shoes are produced in the USA.

New Balance

New Balance was founded in 1905 by William J. Riley as the New Balance Arch Company in Boston, Massachusetts. The company originally produced arch supports and other shoe fitments.

In 1960, the company introduced the Trackster. It was the first running shoe with a rippled sole. The product had mediocre suceess.

In 1972, current Chairman Jim Davis buys the company.

History

In 1975, Tom Fleming wins the Boston Marathon while wearing a New Balance 320 shoe. Runner’s World names the 320 the best running shoe on the market.

Today, New Balance produces athletic footwear. Unlike many of their competitors, the majority of their shoes are produced in the USA.