Entrepreneur. Harold and Ruth Swanson opened a store in Battle Creek, Michigan, selling donuts to local stores. During World War II, there was a shortage of shortening, so they starting making cookies instead. They started a chain of bakeries known as "branch bakeries," soon developing franchise bakeries in 22 states that became known as Archway Cookies. Mr. Swanson died in 1954, Ruth later marrying Robert Venn, which ended in divorce. She continued to operate the Battle Creek plant until 1988.
Entrepreneur. Harold and Ruth Swanson opened a store in Battle Creek, Michigan, selling donuts to local stores. During World War II, there was a shortage of shortening, so they starting making cookies instead. They started a chain of bakeries known as "branch bakeries," soon developing franchise bakeries in 22 states that became known as Archway Cookies. Mr. Swanson died in 1954, Ruth later marrying Robert Venn, which ended in divorce. She continued to operate the Battle Creek plant until 1988.
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