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Ben Franklin Stores

The first Ben Franklin opened in 1927, and a few are still around today. Fun fact: Sam Walton got his start operating Ben Franklin stores, and used what he learned to start Wal-Mart!

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This store in Chariton, IA closed just in just the last few years. Photo credit: Google
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