Date archives: December 2, 2023

Piggly Wiggly, an American supermarket chain founded in 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee, revolutionized grocery shopping as the first self-service store. It introduced now-standard features like checkout stands, price-marked items, and shopping carts. Operated by Piggly Wiggly, LLC, a subsidiary of C&S Wholesale Grocers, the chain has over 100 years of...

Pizza Ranch, Inc., a Midwestern fast-casual restaurant chain, was established in 1981 in Hull, Iowa, by Adrie Groeneweg and Lawrence Vander Esch. Known for its pizza and chicken, the chain offers a buffet alongside a salad bar, carry-out, and delivery services. Initially starting with a single location, Pizza Ranch has...