Anne F. Beiler
Businesswoman, Founder of Auntie Anne's
Born
January 16th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Business & Entrepreneurship
Country
United States
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Founded Auntie Anne's, a popular pretzel franchise, which started as a stand in a farmer's market in 1988. Developed the brand into an international presence with hundreds of locations across the globe. Pioneered the concept of the fresh pretzel, which captured consumer attention and established a unique niche in the snack food industry.
Founded Auntie Anne's in 1988
Expanded to over 1,800 locations globally
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