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- 3923MrBeast BurgerWhat’s your opinion on the idea? Is a good one, will it last, will it, will it get better and stop putting out raw burgers? Also, it’s your opinion Mr. beast in general? It’s a crazy idea for a YouTub... Read more...
- 2901TeslaIt would be interesting to hear its story. how Elon saved it from bankruptcy
- 2376Decline of Drive In Theaters (or drive up)It got the highest number of likes on the AMC video and it's an interesting change in how society has changed over the years. Some young people never knew they existed. People my age had them as a kid... Read more...
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- 1952Howard JohnsonThis was my dad's favorite restaurant chain growing up, but by the time I was a kid in the 90s, it was on its death bed. I never really got why he loved it so much. In doing a little research, I have ... Read more...
- 1641AvonMulti-level Marketing companies are huge and work very differently from most companies. Avon was one of the first and one of the biggest.
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- 1388ABS-CBNThey are the HUGE Company in the Philippines, they are responsible for the economic growth of the country (all though their parent company didn’t pay their debts yet to the government), as well as ent... Read more...
- 1339The oldest companies in the worldTo have a company last for a couple years is one thing but thousands of years gives a lot of history that said companies would have experienced
- 1049General MotorsAt one point the biggest automobile company in the world went bankrupt in 2008 and now is rising again.
- 988Foodland vs. PigglywigglyI think it be a fun video about 2 Midwest and Southern grocery stores. To have people living in other parts of the USA to learn about them and see which is better.
- 795A&W CanadaI am a sustainability student at a Canadian university and we are interested in what the Canadian A&W is doing to innovate the fast food market here! They now offer a completely plant based versio... Read more...
- 605Streaming Services (Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney+)With new services like Disney+ and AppleTV+ coming you should look into the roots of Streaming and the future ahead.
- 524Yum! BrandsYum! Brands is the supply’s fast food chains like TacoBell, KFC, and Pizza Hut. This would be a great continuation from your KFC video, and I know that Yum! Brands would be an interesting candidate fo... Read more...
- 518PlayStation vs XboxWhen did the rivalry start, will it ever end, which is more successful? Could be an interesting video.
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- 468Girl scout cookiesHow does a company get child workers to sell a product for free and have their parents run this temporary business with no local business permits?
- 439Chrysler CorporationOne of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers in the United States
- 415Chevron/Standard OilExplain how chevron got so big and how it got its name. From Pacific Coast Oil Co. to Standard Oil and then eventually Chevron Global.
- 396Tony Roma'sI remember when Tony Roma's was one of the hottest steakhouses. Now, I rarely see them. If I do, most of the time they're in mall food courts which I think is a little odd for a steakhouse. How did su... Read more...
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- 275The Great Recession of 2008It’s something we were all affected by at one point during it.
- 232StaplesThe quintessential office supply store struggling to find itself in the Amazon era.
- 228The Controversy of KinderKinder is a huge chocolate brand in Europe but virtually unheard of in America. It's started gaining some ground with Kinder Joy but their hallmark product is the Kinder Surprise Egg, totally differen... Read more...
- 220In-N-Out Burger vs. Five Guys Burgers and FriesTwo of the most popular burger restaurants! And this can explain the difference between the two chains.
- 217HotWheelsA little toy that sparked a huge interest in boys and girls from around the world.
- 214Medieval TimesThere is no other restaurant that provides entertainment with live animals and swords
- 213The Rise and Fall of Sharp CorporationSharp Electronics used to be an iconic brand of Japanese electronics. However, after the 2000s, they seemed to be on a steady decline. Even if some YouTube channels have detailed the downfall. It will... Read more...
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- 203FordBecause Ford had become one of the major truck and SUV companies and they have a very interesting storys behind it all.
- 162Wegmans supermarketWegmans supermarkets started out with a single shop over a hundred years ago in Rochester New York, and has grown to over 150 stores if I remember the number right in multiple states on the East coast... Read more...
- 159Smaller than you knowYou pick a company that everyone knows about and is very popular in everyday society. But is not a part of a huge conglomerate and is private. kind of the opposite of the larger than you know videos. ... Read more...
- 144BIMBOThe world's largest baking company with reported revenues of US$14.1 billion for 2014 and located in 32 countries in America, Europe and Asia. It operates several noteworthy bread brands such as Wonde... Read more...
- 144CaterpillarCaterpillar is a leading heavy equipment and power generator manufacturer. They have a dealer network that gives them a competitive advantage. Financial markets also use Cat as a benchmark to econo... Read more...
- 141Rise&Fall of GameflyGameflg used to be so popular a site I and many used to use to rent games and it was advised heavily on t.v Why has it fallen?
- 140Standard oilRise and fall. I think it got broken up into a bunch of current oil companies, so hearing the story would be great.
- 139The major music record labelsInteresting how Warner Music, Universal Music and Sony Music became the three major labels that basically rule the music industry. What caused them to be become the three ruling labels?
- 137eMachinesThe low-end brand of personal computers that was big back in the day. They were bought out by Gateway. Interested to hear the story of what happened to them!
- 135Green Bay PackersIt’s North America’s only community owned professional sports franchise.
- 132CoogiVery much a rise and fall and rise again in the making, largely thanks to the likes of Connor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather, ASAP Yams, and other celebrities. Coogi is a high end clothing company from... Read more...
- 130The stock marketHow and why did the stock market start? And how has it evolved from when it started?
- 130Time WarnerThe formation of Time Inc. & Warner Communications, Turner, AOL, WMG, and AT&T.
- 127Frank’s Red Hot SauceIt's much older than you'd think, started by two men in 1920
- 124PorscheHow the Porsche brand and company grew and evolved to become the epitome of luxury sports in the world.
- 123Bosch - Bigger than you know.Bosch is huge, I've learned a bit about them recently after buying a table saw from them, a fuel pump for my Jeep, and looked over their kitchen appliances. I had no idea how big they were!
- 117Target vs WalmartTarget is always considered upper middle class in the publics eye while Walmart is considered lower class. But Walmart is the more profitable company and have the highest revenue of any company in the... Read more...
- 116Scholastic BooksAs a teacher I’ve realized that this company is huge. They’re a large part of nearly all of our childhood lives. Scholastic News Magazines, Scholastic Books, Scholastic Book Fairs, Scholastic Storia, ... Read more...
- 114Gi joeRise then fall then rise and fall again a real American franchise has virtually disappeared from stores and media
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- 111PlaystationI’ve been a fan of PlayStation since the PS one and I have been through all of the up and downs with them and it would be cool to see their history
- 108The WB & UPNIt would be an interesting dive into the history of the TV networks that eventually led to the creation of The CW.
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- 107AmtrakIt's something different; Amtrak is owned by the government. They have been losing funding and I think it is very interesting how they came to be and the reasons that they are falling.
- 107ShellThe history of shell one of the biggest gas station companies in the world so it would be cool to see how is doing over the years
- 106IntelWhy does there seem to be so little competition against it? Whenever there will be competition, how will Intel stand against it?
- 105Berkshire HathawayThey are a large company that owns many popular brands, and are controlled by Warren Buffet, one of the most successful buissnessmen in history
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- 103Hudson's Bay CompanyThis company started as a fur trading empire with control over most of Canada but now is a chain of retail stores. Also, it owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.
- 101Texas RoadhouseStarted in 1993, it has grown to become one of the fastest growing restaurant chains. It is in all states but Hawaii and has grown overseas as well.
- 100PetSmartI’ve worked for the company for 6 years, and it has been on the decline since it’s purchase by a private holdings group in 2014. Starting as a small warehouse style store in the late 80s, it is now th... Read more...
- 99AT&T: Bigger Than You KnowLike Comcast they are also hybrid Telecom and Media as of 2018 with the addition to Time Warner acquisition, Direct Tv and a Few Others
- 95TikTokWhy and how they make money (unlike vine) and how they became so popular and just overall their story!
- 93Sega vs NintendoTwo rivals from the old days of videogames sega had an a good run but nitendo came out on top . (Tecnecly)
- 91HasbroThey are a massive company with hundreds of brands and are very philanthropic.
- 90USPS United States Postal ServiceHow did it start and how much longer will it be around?
- 89SennheiserThe rise and fall of sennheiser and why did they sold the company.
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- 86Hershey's Ice Cream vs. Hershey's Chocolate - Two Different CompaniesSo, I just found out that Hershey's Ice Cream company and the Hershey's Chocolate company are not affiliated with each other. Could you do an explanation of these two companies?
- 85HerbaLifeIt's a company which I believe is running a pyramid scheme. People must know about it so that they can protect themselves from falling into these kind of traps.
- 85Hitachi - Bigger than you know.Hitachi is rather large. I've worked with their power tools and storage arrays in the IT world and they got more! Further more I wonder if people know who they are as I don't think anyway, that they a... Read more...
- 85Ruby TuesdayThere used to be like three Ruby Tuesday locations near me. Within the past month, they all closed. Once all the restaurants closed, I started seeing their ads on TV frequently. Are they dying?
- 85Fox-Disney MergerExplaining what the effects and reality of the two media giants merger is and means going forward.
- 85S.c JohnsonThis is a company everyone knows who's products we use all the time. When we talk about plastic food bags we don't say I need a baggie we say get me a ziploc even if the brand in our home is glad, or ... Read more...
- 84Dollar treeThere’s a lot of dollar tree or dollar store type places and it would be very interesting who cane up with it and how they get their products!
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- 81Boeing VS AirbusIn light of the recent Boeing 737 Max 8 controversy could you talk about Boeing's rivalry with Airbus.
- 81Kidz Bop, Why Did They Get SO BIG?Since You make vids about companies being big, why not Kidz Bop? Do IT!!
- 80Formula 1You could talk about its long history, and it trying to get its self more involved in the American market
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- 76The Decline of PontiacIt was a particularly good company who made lots of rebadged GM cars, such as the G8, the G3, the Torrent, the Vibe, the Solstice and the Grand Prix. It'd be interesting to see how they went from big ... Read more...
- 75LucasFilm...the Rise and FallRose in the seventies with the debut of Star Wars, peaked in the eighties with other ventures such as Indiana Jones, and declined in the 90s due to a focus on adventure games and the ultimately terrib... Read more...
- 74Family VideoI would love to know how this company is able to still be around. A few of the local stores are now selling CBD products and I would like to know if this is a new venture that all of the Family Video ... Read more...
- 74Farmer JackFarmer Jack was a Detroit-based grocery store chain with stores in Michigan and Ohio. The chain was started in the 20s and closed all of its stores in 2007. It would be interesting to see a video on i... Read more...
- 72MAD MagazineTalk about the history of MAD Magazine, and stuff MAD made like MADtv. Just curious for this company and I want to know more from them.
- 72HondaHow big are they? Engines for cars, trucks, bikes, scooters, lawnmowers, weedeaters, boats, generators, etc.
- 72StateFarmIt’s been in your intro forever! StateFarm is a HUGE company and I know it’s a lot to cover, but from working here, I know the story is one people will think is worth hearing. Heck, 22% of all vehicle... Read more...
- 71BicWhy/How did this company get into 2 completely separate industries (lighters, pens). Similar concept to the Yamaha video.
- 71Public Broadcasting ServicePBS in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and how their programming has changed, specifically the push to increase comprehension of math, science, and geography.
- 70MyPillowThe company got very huge the past few years and built up a dedicated fanbase but now there are people starting to push back against the company.
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- 66ToyotaThey make cars and forklifts. They also own Daihatsu And Hino Trucks. They have small shares in Yamaha Motor, Subaru, Isuzu, and Mazda
- 66Dutch East India Trading CompanyFirst publicly-traded company, early megacorporation, operated its own fleet of war ships, etc.
- 66YouTube vs VimeoWhy YouTube stayed the reigning champion and why Vimeo is still not as popular
- 65John Deere177 years old worth of history to explore and going stronger then ever. Starting to pivot to a tech company with them buying AI and Computer vision company Blue River along with a lot of big data inve... Read more...
- 64Paramount StudiosFeels like this one of those movie studios who has such a rich history with big box office hits and lately have been pushing out some mediocre stuff with the occasional money maker.
- 64Saturn CarsSaturn started out with a lot of promise and brought something new to the auto industry but mismanagement from Chevy ended the ambitious project.
- 64McGraw Hill Education/S&P Global Inc.McGraw Hill Education is recognizable for many Americans, and possibly others, as their textbooks and online education programs are widely used in both lower and higher education. However, it is not c... Read more...
- 63Aunt JemimaOn June 17, Quaker Oats announced they were retiring the over 130+ year old Aunt Jemima name. It's a touchy, but important subject to address as companies are scrambling to answer to calls of equality... Read more...
- 63Microsoft Mixer: What Happened?Microsoft just announced that they are shutting down their live streaming service, Mixer. It showed potential to be a competitor to Twitch early, but even after all their business moves, they struggle... Read more...
- 63Smaller than you ThinkSimilar to the Bigger than you Think Series how about a Smaller than you Think series
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- 62Target CanadaExplain why Target came to Canada and why it ended up failing. Or just do a video on Target if you want.
- 61Mercedes-benzIt has a really long and interesting history, and I want to learn more about the way the company is structured.
- 61Hollywood VideoDuring it's existence it was the biggest competitor to Blockbuster. The Blockbuster video was made last year and has over 1,000,000 views as of now. This video would pair well with that video.
- 61Story of Meijer: One of the few Privately Owned Grocery StoresMeijer is one of the top 20 largest privately held grocery/hypermarket grocery stores with 17.4 Billion.
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- 60Kwik tripThis is the real Kwik Trip don't @ me. Ok but this is a very good chain of gas stations/ convenient store s in Wisconsin and the miswest
- 59Discovery ZoneCause i used to go there as a kid and im sure it would be enjoyable to alot of people
- 59RokuRoku is a very interesting company that continues to expand rapidly even with competition from some of the biggest brands in the world. And who doesn’t love streaming video!
- 59ViacomCBSIn December of 2019, Viacom and CBS Corporation re-merged into a new media company under the name ViacomCBS since these 2 companies split back in 2005. I want to know what networks and studios they ha... Read more...
- 58Enterprise car rentalHi there can you please do a video about enterprise car rental, how big they are .. thanks
- 58Boy Scouts (Rise and Fall)Would love to hear about the BSAs financial structure, history, rise and fall, and what the bankruptcy means for their future
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- 57Rax Roast BeefRax Roast Beef was a fast food restaurant based in Ohio and, at one point, was a rival to Arby's, and had over 500 locations in 38 states, before scaling back considerably in the late 80s/early 90s. I... Read more...
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- 57Discovery, Inc.Discovery, Inc. is a mass media giant that owns many cable channels such as Discovery Channel (their flagship), Animal Planet, TLC, Travel Channel, a majority stake of Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and ... Read more...
- 57Successful companies you've never heard ofThis idea would have to be a series and would give you a lot of content. One example is a company called Vinegar Syndrome or Arrow Video. Very interesting backgrounds and companies that are relevant.
- 56Liberty MediaThe owners of Formula 1! Ok, you touched them slightly in your iHeartRadio video as potential buyers for the whole company, then again somewhere talking about a drone league. Would be interestin... Read more...
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- 56FunimationFunimation has been a driving force behind the extreme popularization of anime in the west for over 25 years. They've been responsible for the rise of classic hits such as Dragon Ball and One Piece al... Read more...
- 56Hanna barberaIn the 70’s Hanna barbera dominated televised animated market. However now they only exist trough WB making movies using their IPs. The story of Hanna barbera has an interesting rise and fall
- 56JUMIA , said to be the Amazon of AfricaJumia is usually referred to as the Amazon of Africa. In April 2019 it was the listed on the NYSE and claimed to be the 1st African company to do so, well what could possibly go wrong??? However 6 mo... Read more...
- 56IMDBAfter watching your latest video on Rotten Tomato's (Feb/10/2021) it got me wanting to know about my own personal Frequented Go To Site for Movies, TV Shows and the like IMDB for me even if don't real... Read more...
- 55Rise of DiscordCurious on how Discord became SO big, and how almost every single youtuber has it.
- 55BMW(Switching Industries) They started making aircraft engines and motorcycles specifically for World War 1. Currently, they now exist as an automotive company and a separate one for motorcycles (BMW Mo... Read more...
- 55Yankee Candle CompanyIt has a very interesting origin. Also it's interesting that a brand based entirely on candles has become so prominent all over the world. (Especially Korea)
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- 55Y. M. C. A.This company is a mystery to me. It stands for something and there is the song but now it seems like a fitness center. It originally helped men? Could this possibly be good for switching industries?
- 5420th Century Foxthe history of 20th century fox how it started to the reason for the disney fox merger.
- 54Mayo ClinicLocated in the small city of Rochester, MN (population around 115,000), the clinic was started shortly after a tornado struck Rochester and quickly grew to become one of the largest hospitals in the w... Read more...
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- 52CrunchyrollIt was a bootleg anime fansub site that went successfully legit and a major company that changed how anime is watched in the US and occasionally through the committee system, what anime gets made.
- 52Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusI think this would make for a very interesting and colorful topic. 148 years of business and I'm curious to see a video on their origins, how they got so big, and what led to their end in 2017.
- 52The video game crash of 1983.It would be interesting to take a look at what caused the video game industry to crash in the 80's, and it's rebirth a few years later.
- 51SubaruSubaru started out as a humble carmaker in Japan and it has grown to the giant it is today, also in other industries along the way. It could be a "How did __ get so big?" Video or maybe a rise and fal... Read more...
- 51WD-40It can be found in almost every household across the America, and many other parts of the world. Is it getting bigger or declining, and what is it exactly..?
- 51Mondelez InternationalQuite a lot bigger and an unknown name, is effectively the sucessor to kraft foods
- 51BuzzfeedThe website that has a lot of those personality quizzes. A how did they get so big video would work.
- 50Volkswagen Group AGThe group, not the carmaker. At first glance, the name doesn't ring a bell aside from, well, the carmaker itself. But they actually own various companies. Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Ducati, Bentley, ... Read more...
- 50American AirlinesA video about the worlds largest airline doing a HUGE rebrand in 2013 would be very interesting. How could a company leave the iconic look and logo to go to something completely different.
- 50Invisible companiesCompanies that are more or less invisible because they make the products that consumer products are made of, or make it possible to sell consumer products. Companies like Dupont ,BASF, U.S. Steel that... Read more...
- 50SNKThis Japanese video game company is best known for the Neo Geo brand of systems like the Neo Geo MVS arcade cabinet for example. Also, it gave us some popular game franchises from the likes of Samurai... Read more...
- 49Union Pacific RailroadThey have a long, fascinating history, and are still one of the largest transport companies in the world
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- 49JuulI've tried the last couple of years to get one of the other channels to do a video on a vape related subject. Unfortunately I haven't had much luck, but I have a good feeling this time. There's a ton ... Read more...
- 49SunnyDPreviously known as Sunny Delight, this drink has a surprisingly interesting history. I'd appreciate it if you did a video on it.
- 48DuolingoThis company lets you learn a foreign language for free! How did they get so big, and how do they make money?
- 48Fruit of the loomThey were top of clothes distribution and then went bankrupt and is now coming out on top
- 47McDonnell Douglas. or the Fall of McDonnell DouglasTalk about how some shady practices and disregards to safety such as the DC10 cargodoor issue, MD11 failings ETC
- 47The biggest companies you've never heard ofThere are a boat load of massive companies that for one reason or another have never reached the public sphere. I think it would be interesting to hear the stories of some of these hidden companies.
- 47Carnival Corp.The Carnival Corp. has the biggest slice of the cruise industry. With over 15 lines, it is the biggest company in the cruise industry. Many people know carnival for the Carnival Cruiseline, this would... Read more...
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- 47Newell BrandsMight make a great "Bigger Than You Know" video. They own Sunbeam appliances, but also have a lot more well know brands outside appliances that are well known and pretty surprising.
- 47PfizerOne of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, 170 years old, produces iconic brands such as Viagra, Lipitor, and Chapstick, and has acquired many other pharma companies, even other large ones, ... Read more...
- 47VerizonVerizon claims to be the biggest and best wireless network. How do they start?
- 46RyanairThe southwest airline of Europe. The airline has had a huge impact on the continent.
- 46USA militaryHow can they afford spending hundreds of millions of USD on weapons and what's their return?
- 46For Dummies: How did it get so big?This is a book series from the 90s I thought was a fad but is still going strong despite physical book sales decline.
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- 46The Discovery Family of Networks-Bigger Than You KnowThe Discovery Family of Networks is huge, they own everything on cable it seems. Also, why are they giving DIY to Magnolia?
- 45ZellersZellers was once a major brand in Canada, but died out after a little over 80 years after was founded in 1931. I think covering the rise and fall of Zellers may make for an interesting video topic,... Read more...
- 45Textbook Publishers (i.e. McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Harcourt)How did certain publishers become so big? Why isn't there more diversity in the market for this? Also why do they get to charge such a high price for their textbooks and how do they convince school di... Read more...
- 44La CroixOver the past couple years this company has grow a lot. Just a few years ago was a niche thing and is now a staple in the market.
- 44RCA: Company DeclineRCA went from a very innovative, well-known company to a company producing cheap-feeling products such as the Cambio, that not many seem to pay attention to. It would be interesting to see details bot... Read more...
- 44PolaroidHaving been synonymous with ready-made pictures you can see within minutes, they have a rich history of development of diverse photographic media, and were about as synonymous with photography as Koda... Read more...
- 44Stop And Shop: The fascinating historyAlternative title: Stop And Shop: Why their successful Alternative title #2: Stop And Shop: How did they get so big? Alternative title #3: Ahold Delhaize: Why their successful Alternative title #4:... Read more...
- 44Map QuestRemember when Map Quest was the thing to use before GPS' were widely accessible? It almost feels like it just completely disappeared since things like Smart Phones started becoming the norm as well as... Read more...
- 43LidlLidl is a German global discount supermarket chain, based in Neckarsulm, Germany, that operates over 10,000 stores across Europe and the United States. It belongs to Dieter Schwarz, who also owns the ... Read more...
- 43MUJIMUJI is a Japanese retail brand that specialises in lifestyle goods with a touch of minimalistic design and focuses on sustainability. It is commonly referred to as the Japanese Ikea. Having opened... Read more...
- 42CheetosCheetos is one of my favorite brands of chips the story of how one janitor made flaming hot cheetos is inspiring and how one man can creat a huge product.
- 42Exxon MobilHow did they get so big? How did in the aftermath of the Valdez oil spill? With the increased popularity of alternative energy sources what are they doing now to stay competitive for the future?
- 42Lockheed MartinA giant of the military–industrial complex that few know. They even build nuclear weapons.
- 42CraigslistWebsites and other online businesses or forums seem to be lacking in the channel. With Craigslist in many countries other than America how they have expanded could make for a good topic.
- 42Ross Dress For LessSeems like these discount second hand stores are popping up everywhere (in southern california). Largest off-priced retailer in the united states. Would be interesting to see a why they're so successf... Read more...
- 42The Weather ChannelWould love to see their history and downfall including their recent legal troubles
- 41LuxotticaLuxottica has a virtual monopoly over the eyewear industry and controls various brands as well as stores, so a video about them may be interesting.
- 41commodore internationalCommodore is a company That developed and sold the legendary Commodore 64 the number one selling home computer of all time. And the amiga that still has a fan base today The company bankrupt in 1993 9... Read more...
- 41Service MerchandiseI loved that store! Two stores in one. One side you bought things and put in a cart. The other side you would look at items write down the number and it would come out on a conveyor belt in the middle... Read more...
- 41Wawa vs SheetzIn the Northeast, this is the biggest food/gas station rivalry. If there is a Wawa, there is most likely a Sheetz close by. Both fans are very loyal to their preferred place.
- 40Western UnionFrom telegraphy monopolist to worldwide financial transfer giant
- 40NBC vs ABC vs CBS vs FOXCompare the major news outlets! They have truly fascinating histories.
- 39Amazon vs GoogleSo much to talk about. From personal assistants to stock price.
- 38Office DepotRise and Fall of one of the most famous business/personal office supply company in history.
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- 38Stanley SteemerStarted as a one-man operation and grew into a nationwide franchise... with a banger for a jingle. Probably the only carpet cleaning company you can think of off the top of your head.
- 37TataOne of the largest companies in India with operations more than in 100 countries. P.S. It owns Jaguar and Land Rover.
- 37SyscoA food service company that seems to be everywhere. Bigger than you know?
- 37As Seen on TVAll the commercials they put out were constantly repeated and well known. People bought the products and even made Youtube videos to compare to the products shown on TV.
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- 37Clorox vs LysolBecause they both make disinfect products like toilet bowl cleaners and disinfectant wipes
- 36NeopetsIt's a 21-year-old website for children that won't die---despite the many incompetent owners it's had over the years (including Viacom) and its connection to scientology.
- 36Sesame WorkshopSesame Workshop isn't a very largely known company but it's history is so intriguing and it's involvement in other companies have really shaped what it is. It's extremely interesting.
- 36UniqloThis store is huge in Asia and is constantly opening new locations in North America. I want to know more about the secret to its rapid growth.
- 36Netflix vs HuluThe 2 biggest streaming services and the most widely used. I feel like a comparison would be interesting since Netflix was the pioneer of the streaming services, and Hulku has become more popular in t... Read more...
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- 36The Y, formerly known as the YMCA.This organization has been around since 1844 and has experienced incredible expansion. How does this non-profit organization work?
- 36How iOS & Android Became the Only Smartphone Operating SystemsToday you can only buy 2 kinds of smartphones. How did they crush Microsoft, Symbian, Palm, & BlackBerry.
- 36Can Mcdonald's Fall?So this will be different from the usual rise and fall videos. I want to know if Mcdonald's will ever fall, and if so how and why (using trends/statistics etc). Looking from the outside they're a glob... Read more...
- 36Tops Friendly MarketsA northeastern grocery store chain with an interesting history.
- 35Stanley Black & DeckerMajor tool company that has scooped up a lot of big names, love to see how they have acquired such a wide variety of brands and become just a massive conglomerate
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- 35AllstateI think Allstate would make a great video topic because of how extensive their history is. They went from being a small subsidiary of sears, to being a juggernaut and owning many big subsidiaries of t... Read more...
- 35The Rise and Fall of Blue ApronThe rise and subsequent fall/total disappearance of Blue Apron and it's ads from podcasts everywhere. I think many people have questions about how DTC companies like Caspar and Blue Apron make any mon... Read more...
- 35Fox News: How it startedThis company has a crazy origin story, literally created as a propaganda machine. It would be fascinating to explore this and how it has affected our current state of the union.
- 35LionsgateA Film Studio like MGM that isn’t considered to be in the main six. You may know them for distributing DVDs or they’re older movies
- 35The Internet Archive (archive.org)Great website with lots of history dating back to 1996. Also a non-profit like Wikipedia.
- 35VeggieTalesMake this a video in “The Rise and Fall and Rise Again” series because the company behind the series had been on some hard times in the early 2000s, but came back up in the 2010s.
- 35Jersey Mike’sYou’ve done videos on Subway, Fire House Subs, Quizno, and other sub restaurants. Now it’s time to do a video on the best one Jersey Mikes!
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- 34Discovery CommunicationsThis company is worthy for bigger than you know because it is a mass media company that is growing rapidly. Discovery owned the Discovery channel, TLC, Designation America, and more. But they acquired... Read more...
- 34American GirlThe rise and decline of a doll franchise that has been popular with young girls in the US since the late 80s, but has since suffered a decline due to children's disinterest in favour of smart devices ... Read more...
- 34Autism Speaks: Why They’re HatedAlthough Autism Speaks is a 501 (c)(3) organization, it has had corporate ties ever since its’ founding in 2005 by former NBC/Universal CEO Bob Wright & his late wife Susan. Former board directors... Read more...
- 34Chick fill A vs PopeyesWhen you say chicken sandwich either Chick Fil A or Popeyes come to mind they have been fighting to see who has the best chicken sandwich
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- 34Bandaidhow did they become the face of the bandage industry? not all bandages are bandaids, but that’s just what we call them. and i can’t think of another bandage brand other than bandaid
- 33Warner MediaAs being one of th big 6 media sources, I’d love to learn about how they grew to be so big!
- 33NordstromNot only this hits close to home (as I work for the company) but I always wondered about the company as there is very little news about it. Either that or I’m looking in the wrong places. I don’t know... Read more...
- 33Lenovo: Bigger Than You KnowLenovo is huge: ThinkPads, tablets, desktops, so many things! Also, their acquisition of Motorola and any other companies I don't know about could be fun too.
- 33The sudden collapse of the AAFI was so hyped about the AAF and the league seemed to be doing really well. Then one day the league simply announced it was done for. I feel like hearing your take on what happened to the AAF would be... Read more...
- 33AT&T vs VerizonWhich is the top phone company in the USA? I think it would be interesting coming from you
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- 331-800-Flowers.com1-800-Flowers.com is a website where you can order flowers and gourmet gifts online or through the phone by calling 1-800-Flowers (1-800-356-9377). I want to know how did the company started.
- 33Weight WatchersWeight Watchers (now simply WW) is a company about how you will lose weight. I want to know how it started.
- 32HyundaiThe car company that went from cheap import to pushing the envelope.
- 32dunder mifflinApril Fools day video, the rise and fall and rise again of dunder mifflin
- 32Sherwin Williams CompanyMore than you know. The growth from a paint company through the development of paint tech. From coating the Pentagon to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Sign. SW owns the following SW pain... Read more...
- 32MinecraftThe decline of Minecraft would be a good video idea. Minecraft is definitely one of the most popular games of all time. But it’s fading away. A video on how this happened would be helpful..
- 32UnivisionA huge company with its primary focus on Spanish content in America. Not only that, its founder had a hand in another entertainment company that serves even more of the Hispanic world.
- 32Chips, Ahoy!: Rise And FallI was going down the cookie aisle and I looked and I saw less and less Chips Ahoy cookies, and more Oreos, Keebler, etc. Wonder Why?
- 32Tastee FreezI heard Tastee Freez is older than Dairy Queen. Personally, I think Tastee Freez had better ice cream. There used to be a lot of them where I live, but there hasn't been in at least 15 years. I know t... Read more...
- 31Bubba Gump Shrimp CorporationFictional Company from Forrest Gump. Why Not? 😛
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- 31Wizards of The Coast/Publisher of Magic the Gathering, bought TSR games and purchased by Hasboro.
- 31RubbermaidHow they got so big and why. For god sake there in everyone’s home for the most part
- 31ColecoThey used to make game consoles, especially the ColecoVision. They were also behind the Cabbage Patch Kids, which Mike has already made a video about. Coleco also manufactured other various games like... Read more...
- 31Winn dixieReason why I'm submitting this idea, is because where I live there have been a couple of these Winn Dixie stores closing. my wife had told me that day were under financial strain. I remember a long ti... Read more...
- 31Why (*this company*) still exist? (NEW SERIES IDEA)Make a new series about a specific company that are refused to shutdown or close. Explore their efforts to be profitable and how they manage to survive (despite that they are not much popular or profi... Read more...
- 31Sinclair Broadcast GroupIt owns the most TV Stations in the USA but critics call Sinclair an evil company due to the political nature of it's leaders.
- 31Roy Rogers RestaurantI remember Roy Rogers from when I was a kid and a lot of them closed and I'd like to know why.
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- 31McAfee SoftwareThe programmer behind the name just passed away in a Spanish prison. How did he "go off the rails"*, and why is his anti-virus software in every Windows PC? *Source: "Antivirus creator John McAfee ... Read more...
- 30Wrigley's GumWhen you look close at any packet of gum, you seem to be able to see their name on it.
- 30PanasonicA bigger than you know episode, haven't really heard anything about it other than air-conditioning but I've heard they also produced a bunch of other stuff
- 30VHS vs BetamaxTwo video cassette formats, head-to-head and VHS emerged victorious. Whilst Betamax had a niche market at best. Be interesting to hear more about it
- 30Disney+Could Be The Start Of A New Series Where You Talk About Upcoming Products/Companies And Say If You Think They'll Succeed Or Not
- 30Shake ShackNew York based food chain with 249 locations around the world. Known for items such as their shakes and the ShackBurger.
- 30Major League Baseball MLBMLB is america's favorite pastime but not the most watched sport. The MLB faced about of challenges that questioned its existence. One of the biggest challenges that is not spoken about is the 1922 ru... Read more...
- 30Kool AidAll kids grew up with Kool Aid it is King of the Jucie box world and it is nice to see how this iconic drink became so popular
- 29HollisterIm sure that this company and brand is one that most have heard of or worn - yet they seem to have fell off recently, now coming back with more street style clothing. The russ, fall and rise again of ... Read more...
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- 29Cheesecake FactoryThey have one of the biggest menus I’ve ever seen, as well as one of the biggest spaces. And yet it’s always full and crowded. How does Cheesecake Factory manage such a big menu and did they start off... Read more...
- 29Golden CorralOur Family and I Just Ate There Last Night and we could Praising the Heck out of it. And we went to know what there Food So Darn Good, and of course the History of that Place
- 29Jersey Mike'sPeter Cancro, current CEO, bought a small sandwich shop (Mike's) at the age of 17. He has since grown the business to over 2000 locations nationwide
- 29Disney XDNo one really talks about this channel and I want to see if it has had a decline. If it has, please do a rise and fall
- 29WarnerMedia-Bigger than you knowWater is a huge Brandon owns many subsidiaries in the entertainment industry and is owned by AT&T which makes it a perfect video for bigger than you know
- 29Cannon picturesBiggest names in action in the 80s and early 90s. Chuck Norris, Charles Bronson, Superman movies.. Never really knew what happened?
- 29WaldenbooksUsed to be #1 bookstore in the malls. Owned by borders it looks like so that’s interesting
- 29The Rise and Fall of Shopping MallsI submitted this idea earlier to the email. I remember when I was a kid, (I'm 55 now), malls were all the rage. Many malls were outright ritzy with super high-end stores. Most had four or more larg... Read more...
- 28KONEAn elevator company that did an unusual approach by buying up domestic large corporations to grow into an international company!
- 28Ollie's Bargain OutletGrowing tremendously quickly and in a space where retail is struggling, they continue to thrive. Their stores are interesting as they are messy and low overhead, but it's the thrill of getting a barga... Read more...
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- 28Crown equipment corporationIt's a company that's different than what you normally post, and how they got started manufacturing thermostats for wood burning furnaces in ww2, to television antenna rotators, to today where they ar... Read more...
- 28ColgateA ton of cleaning brands across the world, including one pet food brand? And there are different brand names in different countries.
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- 28Motown RecordsMotown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American–owned label that achieved significant crossover success. In the 1960s and still exists today.
- 28Disney JuniorI was always a fan of Playhouse Disney! I wanna know when the Rise & Fall started to occur!
- 28Cap'n CrunchActually a Quaker brand but legacy so old. Great to know about Cap'n Crunch from history to present.
- 28CBCHow this government channel became of the biggest channel in Canada And Make Shows from around the world
- 28Toei AnimationFrom Dragon Ball to One Piece, to Sailor Moon, Toei Animation has the best anime known to every fan in the world. I want to know how did the anime studio started.
- 28TwixTheir whole right bar vs left bar marketing. It such a weird way to do it.
- 28Wonka candyThe decline of the wonka candy line originally owned by sunmark later sold to nestle. The wonka brand was discontinued in 2018 and since then uses the nestle branding
- 28Cedar PointIt is a very successful amusement park and it also has broken many records with its crazy rides.
- 28Continental AirlinesContinental started out in the 1930s and eventually grew to become a major airline with numerous carriers. They merged with United in 2012. Their history would be very interesting to encompass a vi... Read more...
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- 28GroupMeGroupMe has been a standard group messaging app for many years. Just a year after the company’s formation, it was purchased by Skype in 2011. Even though GroupMe was not profitable at the time, this a... Read more...
- 27EABecause it used to be one of the best video game companies then it failed
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- 27The rise and fall of AmesAmes Department Stores Inc. was an American chain of discount stores based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States. The company was founded in 1958 with a store in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and at... Read more...
- 27AlbertsonsHow Albertsons became the 2nd largest grocery store brand in America and why they have so many different named stores that aren't "Albertsons" around the country
- 27Club PenguinWhat ever Happened to this beloved kids game played by millions. How did Disney’s acquisition ultimately kill the game and the reboot.
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- 27Mervyn'sIt would be interesting to see a whole breakdown of how Mervyn's came to it's end. Would also be nice to reminisce in a store from childhood
- 27Google GlassI've seen the commercials but not the people wearing them. How did it fail?
- 27JusticeThey went bankrupt this year and I don’t think they will come back, and there some of girls fav stores
- 27Waffle House vs IHOPThese 2 companies are 2 of the biggest sit in and eat breakfest places in the country right behind Dennys.
- 27Dolby vs DTSThey both provide audio technologies and surround sound, and they have been very similar over the years.
- 27Valve SoftwareBigger than you know? Or the rise and rise? Something like that.
- 27AeropostaleDo the rise and fall and rise again because they were really strong until their bankruptcy, but now they're doing well again, even opening back up in Canada.
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- 27Columbia Pictures - The Interesting HistoryThey rose from being a Poverty Row studio during the 1920s silent film era to become one of the most successful film studios during the Golden Age of Hollywood. They were purchased by Coca-Cola in 198... Read more...
- 26Blumhouse ProductionsThey have made some of my favorite horror films recently like Us and Split and have also made other great films like BlacKKKlansman and Whiplash. So how did they get so big?
- 26Vivendi Bigger Than You KnowFounded by Napoleon III Emperor of France. This company has owned or currently owns: Activision, Blizzard, Ubisoft, NBC/Universal, Universal Music Group, Spotify, Game loft, Daily motion, and much of ... Read more...
- 26TencentI know very little about this company, but I would like to learn more. They are huge in the gaming space, specifically mobile gaming, and I’m wondering how they got so big.
- 26GymboreeIt is the decline of crazy 8 and gymboree and now those stores are closed
- 26BayerBigger than you know and why it is one of the most evil companies in the world.
- 26Cabellas and Bass Pro ShopThey are huge stores, in that each store is huge and really cool with animals, fish and restaurants. What I didnt know is that they are the same company. I always thought they were competitors. that i... Read more...
- 26RailroadsSome of the oldest US companies and best known (UP, BNSF, CSX, NS.) Or go with the predecessor lines (ACL, C&O, Southern, ATSF, New York Central) or even monopoly spaces (B&O, Pennsylvania, Re... Read more...
- 26CommodoreA lot of the public in America grew up with Commodore versus Apple. You could do a spin off and have the rise and fall of each video game system. Might be nice for something different, but still stay ... Read more...
- 26books a millionits a store similar to barnes and nobel. i have been to one a few times so i want to know more.
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- 26Bandai NamcoBigger than you know. Since most people see Bandai and think either Toys or Video Games but they have many other companies under them as well.
- 26Viacom/CBS MergerIn the 1950s, CBS started Viacom as their syndicated television company. In the seventies they speaking its own separate company, which then bought its former parent company in the late 90s. The mid-2... Read more...
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- 26Square EnixAs someone who is getting into the Dragon Quest series, I would want to see how the company is successful in Japan and in America. Especially with how the Dragon quest games being really extremely pop... Read more...
- 26The rise and fall of board gamesBoard games used to be a household game in the 80s and now they're completely extinct the last time I've ever seen a board game of the years ago no one's playing them and I wonder why
- 26Ashley FurnitureThe largest furniture manufacturer and retailer in the united states. They have their own fleet of trucks to ship and distribute their products as well.
- 26The comeback of toys R usYou made 2 videos on the decline and they have opened there new world flagship store in American dream mall and will be in every USA Macys by mid October that will mean hundreds of stores around the c... Read more...
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- 25Rise of flea marketBigger than you know I’ve got an idea but I want to know more
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- 25AirbusA bigger then you know Episode. Airbus has a long history that would be really interesting to watch.
- 25WeWorkThis company takes a simple idea and infuses it with branding to create something that appears as much more than a real estate holding company. The companies central business model is also essentially... Read more...
- 25LuLaRoeThis MLM clothing company has a different model from most other MLMs, grew very large very quickly, followed by a massive bust that is ongoing with lots of lawsuits, losses of major players within the... Read more...
- 25JeepThe Jeep brand began as Willys in the 1940's and ever since than has been sold and bought by numerous companies. I think a deeper dive into why, and what contributed, would be cool!
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- 25haagen dazsNow that you did Ben and Jerry's, I would love to see the story of the other super premium ice cream brand.
- 25SpaceXI am very curious to see how this privately owned rocket company rose to the top, nearly rivaling NASA.
- 25My PillowI see Ads for them on TV but who are they really and do they only make pillows?
- 25Studio GhibliIt has enhanced the viewing of anime movies as a form of art thanks in part to Disney on helping with the distribution of their films.
- 25Fred'sA moderately successful retail chain going belly up in less than a year due to bad deals, a failed merger, and mismanagement. With 263 stores closing this summer.
- 25CanonBigger than you know. History. Having to adapt to adapt the changing environment in photography due in part to tech. and the rise of smartphones.
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- 25CoinstarA video on the rise of Coinstar would be great as they now offer Bitcoin as an option.
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- 25GoogleWhat started of as a simple search engine turned into a $280 billion dollar company. Google is tied into so much of peoples lives that everyone at least uses one of it's services.
- 25Black FridayHow about the Rise and Fall of Black Friday. We have heard and seen how this has changed so much especially in the Cyber Monday and how the internet has changed Black Friday.
- 25Midway Games incBe cool to see what led to the fall of a company that made some amazing arcade, pinball, and console games
- 25Jeopardy!Not a company, per se. Businesses come and go, but this game show has been around for decades. Maybe consider its sponsorships, video games, apps, board games, etc, and why the show is still around.
- 25What happened to FazolisFazoils had incredible pizza and had lots of customers. Over the past ten years the quality has declined and the customers aren’t there. Recently the location closest to me shut down. I wonder what ha... Read more...
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- 25Mens WarehouseCould you please make a video on/about:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Mens Warehouse? The Slogan from the guy in the ad spots was as follows: ... Read more...
- 24OracleThe godfather of the Silicon Valley. The database that the entire world runs on. Facebook and Google will be nothing without Oracle.
- 24Honeywell. bigger than you knowIf you read there Wikipedia page it turns out there involved in alot more than just making thermostats. Obviously there main business is in HVAC related things but they also have a hand in defense con... Read more...
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- 24Beyond meat, Inc.They just went public and the stock is performing well. I'd be curious to see where this company got there start and what the future potential of companies like this would be.
- 24DysonFrom very humble beginnings, Dyson went from a small manufacturer of revolutionary bagless vacuum cleaners in Malmesbury, UK to becoming a global powerhouse in technology and consumer goods. Their nam... Read more...
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- 24Sprouts Farmers MarketNot exactly the size of Kroegers but they're expanding and exist all over the southern part of the country and the pacific coast. They just opened a WA location and they exist in both California and T... Read more...
- 24Dunkin Donuts vs Krispy KremeThe two biggest companies in Donuts and have their own fan base what is the case
- 24CBS v NBCThis would be interesting to see the 2 of the biggest TV channels compared to one another
- 24DreamWorksAfter watching the video on Pixar, I thought "why not DreamWorks?" They're the third-biggest animation studio after Disney and Pixar, and it's be nice to see the contrasts between DreamWorks and Pixar... Read more...
- 24Jell-OThere are somethings that people don't know about Jell-O like the rise and fall of the company
- 24Discontinued products:Why they’re missedIt’s a good idea because it will let people reminisce about their old favorite products that were discontinued
- 24KmartDo a follow-up Kmart video that discusses their current position financially, and what things might look like in the near future for them.
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- 24Hunt'sMaker of tomato paste/ketchup/etc., what is the backstory of their success?
- 24Nintendo SwitchA video on why the Nintendo Switch is so successful after its poor performing predecessor, Wii U. What did Nintendo do differently when developing the Switch? And what factors were most responsible fo... Read more...
- 24New York & CompanyThe decline of New York & Company due to them closing all of their stores.
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- 24Keurig vs nespressoI feel like doing a video on these would be interesting there in the same market and their biggest competitors but they seem like they have a different history from each other.
- 24ElmersIt is just known for its glue but it dose so much more, and yet it is living in other companies shadows.
- 23Leica CameraThe German Camera Manufacturer is over 100 years old, they have faced so many changes in the industry and they are profitable! Quality Product and known as expensive. The partnership with Huawei was v... Read more...
- 23Aldi/LidlEuropean companies that have bridged the gap to America, so they are relatible to both an American and European Audience. I’m Irish and I can say that either one of these companies are in every town w... Read more...
- 23CapcomA gaming company that crosses over American and Japanese audiences alike. A company with broad reach in the video game industry.
- 23Bob EvansThis restaurant chain started from a man, Bob Evans himself, coming up with his own sausage recipe at his Ohio Farm. Today, there are hundreds of Bob Evans restaurants all over the Midwest, Mid-Atlant... Read more...
- 23Burger ChefThey used to be a major player in fast food from the '50s -'70s, they even created the "kids meal" (and I think the flame-broiler). And yes, it would be nostalgia for me!
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- 23DHLI haven't seen any postal service companies yet and I'm very curious in how DHL in particular travels around the world as an express shipping service.
- 23Apple vs Microsoftthey are always neck and neck with each other and we might see whos better
- 23Getty ImagesDo an image search for just about anything, and you are greeted with "Getty Images" watermarked on so many matches. Where did they come from? How did they come to own so many images, even ones from ma... Read more...
- 23The "Big Three" american airlinesThe competition between American, United, and Delta. Also difficulties in running an airline during a pandemic.
- 23A&PThe grocery retailer was once the biggest grocery retailer in the u.s, peaking in the mid 1900s. In 2015 they filed for bankruptcy. They were still popular in the northeast until 2010, with stores all... Read more...
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- 23Kodak Part Two!We saw the original video from you on Kodak. And you mentioned doing another, and I think that time has come. With all respect, of course.
- 23Formula oneBiggest motorsport in the world/ highest growing sport in social media. A lot of money involved
- 22FUNimation vs CrunchyrollOkay, this is probably a "nerdier" topic to cover, as these are two of the biggest American anime distributors. FUNimation is definitely older and more respected, but Crunchyroll is garnered so much a... Read more...
- 22the fall of Netscapeit was at one point the biggest internet browser at one point, but now has faded into oblivion
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- 22LoblawsLoblaws is a massive Canadian company that owns several grocery store lines as well as some retail and drug stores. Might make a good Bigger Than You Know video.
- 22Anheuser-BuschThey're a near-monopoly on the beer industry and they've been quite controversial because of how big they are.
- 22Bigger than you know: Hormel FoodsLarge grocery store presence multiple items that people buy daily.
- 22Steve and Barry'sMeteoric rise and fall, including the Starbury $15 basketball shoes.
- 22Market BasketMarket Basket is a large regional supermarket chain in New England. There was a battle within the family that owns Market Basket over selling off the company's assets. This resulted in a ... Read more...
- 22COMPUSAOnce a great seller of Computers and TVs, electronics. What went wrong?
- 22ClairesI understand they survived a bankruptcy recently and came out of it significantly better. They have been around a long time but I find it interesting that they were like many companies pre 2008 financ... Read more...
- 22Chili’sThey’re pretty much everywhere and everyone has been to one for some reason or another. I think it’s a fascinating chain and place to go no matter what the circumstance. It’s not that good but it’s al... Read more...
- 22Albertsons vs. KrogerBoth grocrey store companies basically operate on the same model where they own a bunch of different grocery store brand names but basically run them the same. Albertsons is doing significantly worse ... Read more...
- 22Play-DohPlay-Doh has been around for quite some time and I would like to learn more. I heard it was a wallpaper remover and invented by accident. Maybe there was a fall I haven't heard about, and maybe bigger... Read more...
- 22Nexstar Broadcastinghttps://www.dallasnews.com/business/business/2019/06/20/nexstar-lied-minority-owned-broadcast-group-accuses-tv-giant-misleading-fcc Its the Largest TV Station Owner in the United States. Nexstar... Read more...
- 22ADT (Home Security)Do you know what ADT stands for? American District Telegraph. I was reading about the history of this company after I saw it was founded in 1874! How does a computer age security company have roots so... Read more...
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- 22Simon (mall) GroupExactly how big are they? They seem to own all of the malls nowadays.
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- 22Dave & Buster's vs Round 1Both of these arcade chains are taking over a lot of vacant anchor tenants in malls.
- 22FingerhutThis catalog has been around forever and they are known for letting you buy things with their own line of high interest credit and recently declared bankruptcy.
- 22Orkin vs TerminixThe two largest pest control companies in America. They each have hundreds of branch locations, thousands of trucks/employees.
- 22MagnavoxThey used to be a very well k own electronics company, known for their televisions,the creation of the first home gaming console, and many more things Then it got picked up by Philips along with no... Read more...
- 22Radio DisneyThey used to play teen pop music, but in the last few years it's become little more than just a PG Top 40 station. They used to have over 50 stations, but Disney is planning on closing the last one th... Read more...
- 22Kwik Trip vs Quick TripBoth gas stations with same name but different spelling
- 22iHeartRadio vs. SpotifyThey are the two biggest mobile radio streaming apps in the world.
- 22P.F. Chang's - The Interesting HistoryOne of the biggest Asian restaurant chains next to Panda Express.
- 21SimonThey're the king of malls of New England. More specifically, Massachusetts. i want to see how expansive it is and the company's history.
- 21Lotte CorporationIt’s a Japanese and Korean conglomerate that many Americans are unfamiliar with. I think it would be an informative video for many of your viewers. Thanks, Brian
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- 21Companies you didn't know were owned by a one big corporationThere are so many products I see and I'm usually surprised about how of the products are owned by the same company
- 21THQThis video game company gained fame through making licensed games on consoles throughout the 2000's. However, at the end of them, it owed a huge debt to the WWE. I'd love to hear the details.
- 21NASAPlease make a video talking about how big Nasa is. I would love to know the history behind this major corporation.
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- 21Why two names, Office depot and office maxDiscuss the difference between Office depot and Office max and why they have two names.
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- 21University of PhoenixThe decline of university of phoenix what happened? Went from 500k students to 100k due to their for profit culture and lack of accreditation for majors.
- 21American broadcasting company(abc)Because of the future of it and how Disney will handle it
- 21Self-Publishing and the Book Industry (Kindle Direct Publishing/CreateSpace)Self-publishing is transforming the book industry, and Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing is at the forefront of this industry. I'd love to see a video about self-publishing and how certain companies, ... Read more...
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- 21Trader joes vs Whole foodsBecause me and my family go to both, and, trader joes, is closer, so we shop there frequently, but Whole foods is a much more memorable experience, so which is more popular and bigger?
- 21TV Land: Switching MarketsTV Land is a cable channel that originally was centered around classic TV from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. In the late 2000’s they rebranded you target Generation X and aired predominantly programs from... Read more...
- 21Hi CHi C used to be huge. Then all of a sudden it was gone. It seemed as if the only place you could get Hi C (specifically Hi C Orange) was at McDonald’s. Then McDonald’s dropped Hi C and now it appears ... Read more...
- 21etsyniche market (artisan/ hand crafted) marketplace that has managed to hold it own and grow substantially against powerhouse marketplaces amazon & ebay. Major changes they have made in the past 5 y... Read more...
- 21Fire Tv vs RokuThe battle of the streaming platforms will never end, which is better and more successful?
- 21Dennys's (dennys vs waffle house)how did dennys get so big and how does it compare to waffle house?
- 21Sesame StreetThe amazing history. The show is a huge chunk of American TV culture and has done so much good for the generations of children that have watched and continue to watch it. It's also done so many innova... Read more...
- 21How does Publisher's Clearinghouse workYears ago they made their money on magazine subscriptions but people don't subscribe to magazines anymore. How are they still around?
- 21Disney Land vs Disney WorldPeople wanna know which one makes more money and which is bigger etc... which one has more visitors, which one is the original. NO other videos on this.
- 21MAPCOThe gas station chain "MAPCO Express Inc." was founded in 1981 and has recently begun to dominate the landscape of the Southeastern USA (or at least the area between Atlanta, Nashville, and Birminham)... Read more...
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- 20SalesforceThey are a very large tech company and are a CRM which improve the companies and how they get their feedback from other countries.
- 20Staples vs. Office DepotTwo companies surviving off of office supplies. Also, with the failed merger, it’s interesting to see how the two companies are doing now
- 20Regal cinemasRegal is a huge movie theater chain all around the world. You probably live by or in a 25 mile radius of regal cinemas and often see movies there they also have a long history
- 20Hastings EntertainmentAlthough regional, Hastings Entertainment had a great deal of success in their heyday, and even weathered the decline of video rental due to the diversity of their offerings; however they could not su... Read more...
- 20pizza hut Vs DominosYou should make a video comparing these companies and how they both are trying to be the superior pizza brand
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- 20KonamiI think a lot of us would love to see you start taking on video game companies. Why not start with Konami who used to be one of the most celebrated companies and is now one of the most hated.
- 20Jordan BrandJordan’s are icons and it is interesting to learn about how it is related to Nike
- 20TetrisThe number 1 bestselling video game of all time has had many legal battles, being nearly the only product coming from behind the Iron Curtain.
- 20BandaiIt would be interesting to see all of their ventures, (mostly toys) I mean, their name means "eternally changing".
- 20Google PlusWould be very interesting to hear about how one of the most powerful companies in the world failed to launch a successful social media platform to rival Facebook.
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- 20Loot CrateThis is a newer company but blew up pretty quick, work lots of other companies copying their idea. How did this company become what they are today?
- 20iTunesHow it revolutionized the world 20 years ago to its planned shutdown today.
- 20ITT TechThe rise and sudden fall of the for-profit technical school which left over 40,000 students high and dry.
- 20ConagraAfter watching Food Inc. a couple of years ago, I didnt really change my eating habits. But I did start reading my labels a bit closer, and I've seen Conagra a lot at the bottom of the package, and li... Read more...
- 20What Happened to DIC EntertainmentA big animated television studio for kids during the 80’s. Sadly it saw it’s decline after Disney Bought ABC in 1996 which a few years prior ABC Bought DIC Entertainment. Didn’t get better when DIC En... Read more...
- 20Marriott vs HiltonTo my knowledge they are the two biggest players in the hotel industry. Many of the most prestigious brands are owned by them, which I'm sure would be a surprise to people. For example, Marriott owns ... Read more...
- 20Rise and fall of Thomas cook groupThomas cook was an empire founded in 1841 and since became one of the largest budget package Holliday carriers in Europe until 23rd September 2019 when they went bust causing the largest repatriation ... Read more...
- 20Rise and fall of PhilipsPhilips, ones one of the biggest consumer electronics companies in the world with products in almost every market. From TV's to vacuum cleaners and from computer chips to there own movie studio(PolyGr... Read more...
- 20WingstopI heard my friend talk about wingstop a lot and when I found out they had a location near me I gave them a try and they were fantastic, but I’m wondering where exactly they came from
- 20Cargill - Bigger than you knowCargill is probably the largest food companies in the world that no one has heard of.
- 20Tower RecordsTower Records used to be a leading provider of music and media, and I know they have a super interesting history. I think it would be cool to look into their success here versus Japan, where Tower sti... Read more...
- 20American Dream MallThis mall has been through a lot since 2004 to 2019-20, and perfect for a rise and fall, then rise again video and be love letter to all of the dead malls that are closing.
- 20Outback SteakhouseCompletely American chain restaurant themed after Australia for some reason.
- 20Melissa and Doug -Why there succsesfulThey went to a home video company to puppets! This would be a great idea!
- 20Universal Studios vs. Disney World/LandThey are both competitors and learning about which demograpichs they want to reach.
- 20GarminThe rise and fall and rise again of Garmin sounds interesting to me. I know very little but I know that there's interesting stuff related to their start in aviation software and then moving to GPSes i... Read more...
- 20LG Groupthe fact that LG is a diverse with products ranging from electronics, LED panels to even toothpaste and telecom services...
- 20G4/ tech tvWhen I was growing up it had one of my favorite tv shows on there was ninja warrior/ ( Sasuke Japan) and also it had video game content on the channel like X play and also had a show where they review... Read more...
- 20The Rise of K-Pop Why It's SuccessfulFor the past few years, It seems that we have seen K-pop reach mainstream success worldwide thanks to artists like PSY, BTS, Blackpink, and Twice and video-sharing sites such as YouTube. However, I wa... Read more...
- 20Moe's Southwest GrillIts beginnings, its success, and where it stands today.
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- 20OreckThe Decline. What happened? They sold their vacuums on TV at one time and were very popular but now they seem to have disappeared.
- 20Godfather's PizzaI recently saw and ad about a Godfather's Pizza restaurant getting liquidated, and it made me wonder, "What ever happened to this franchise?" Back in the 90's it was one of the hottest places. Saw com... Read more...
- 20Mr PibbAfter your recent topic on Dr Pepper (which was excellent) why not speak on Coke's "contender" prodcut now know as Pibb Xtra. Growing up in MS that's all we drank as kids. I had no idea of its true... Read more...
- 19ColumbiaColumbia could have some interesting stuff like rivalries. It’s also a cool brand that isn’t talked about much
- 19Multi-level marketing companiesI believe this topic is worthy of a video because i think a lot of us have been approached by MLM reps at one point or another. They also have been around for ages. Examples: monat, herbalife, shakeo... Read more...
- 19Epic gamesHow they created the unreal engine and Rose to the top with fortnite
- 19Linux (or why to open source)how do they earn money as free and open source project
- 19PogsI noticed you did a few videos on fads (such as JNCO’s for example). I would like to see if you’d consider doing one for the pogs fad back in 1990’s. I was a 90’s kid and I remember pogs being a big t... Read more...
- 19IGA(International Groceries Alliance)Hey Company Man you should do a video on the decline of IGA stores these used to be on every corner and city and town 60's thru the 90's but have declined over the past 25 years. Now you might see an ... Read more...
- 19Dish NetworkThe rise and decline and possible transition to a true 5G/wireless company. DISH has always been the underdog in the satellite TV industry.
- 19NHL vs WHAIt could be a good addition to the nba vs ABA and XFL vs nfl series and it is also a good story.
- 19COLEMANI collect, restore and love Coleman lanterns, there is even an international coleman collectors club. The story of AC Coleman is very cool and how he went from selling lamps in Kansas to an internatio... Read more...
- 19Hometown BuffetRise and Fall of this what used to be popular chain buffet/ restaurant. It was very popular in my area, with huge lines out the door. Then they made changes and poof! They disappeared. I'd like to kno... Read more...
- 194Kids What HappenedEveryone knows about the infamous One Piece dub, but there's way more to the story than just the objectively worst anime dub ever.
- 19Corus EntertainmentCorus Entertainment is a media conglomerate based in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. They owned various radio stations and television networks including YTV, Teletoon (in both English and French), Treehou... Read more...
- 19L’oréalL’oréal is A French company of make up, parfums and personal care products and it has grown a lot since it was founded and absorbed a lot of companies including high sales product sold in the US makin... Read more...
- 19Chapter 11 BankrupcyWe often listen about in the news and even in the channel. But most of us don't understand what it means. Why is it called Chapter 11? What does it state? And how does it affect the operations of stru... Read more...
- 19The Rise and Fall of Vinyl.... and Rise AgainYou can show how vinyl came to be, and how they fell out of relevancy, and is now becoming more and more popular.
- 19Rockwell International, what happened?Rockwell International was a major American manufacturing conglomerate in the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the 1990s, Rockwell International was No. 27 on the Fortune 500 list, with... Read more...
- 19MozillaMozilla has been around for awhile, and after the Firefox quantum release, they are trying to gain back market share against Chrome. A rise, fall and rise again video
- 19Ted TurnerI believe we've all seen his content some of us without knowing TNT, Cartoon Network, Trutv, etc... All are owned by this guy!!! id love to see how he started and how he grew his business to become a ... Read more...
- 19BluetoothBluetooth is used worldwide, but not usually talked about. Maybe you can bring something up most people don’t know!
- 19CNN and How they became fake newsDo an episode about CNN and how they became such fake news and lost all of their credibility
- 19H&M - Why they're successfulClothing manufacturer/distributor that is thriving in the retail market. Shopping malls/brick-and-mortar clothing stores are on a decline yet this store maintains a favorable public view.
- 19How Did Nexstar Broadcasting get Bighttps://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/more-legislators-join-call-for-nexstar-at-t-resolution They own the most TV Stations in the USA and now they are in a contract dispute with AT&T.
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- 19Bally Total FitnessThe fitness chain went bankrupt several years ago. The chain attempted to aggressively persuade me into signing their contract when I was actually trying to use just a seven-day guest pass.
- 19PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)For your new “why they’re hated” series, PETA has been highly disliked by even the most humane animal lovers for their shock campaigns, demonizing people like the Irwin family or just for consuming an... Read more...
- 19Ollies Bargain Outlet Why are they successful?Because they are a rapidly expanding store chain who’s sales and revenue are hitting sky high
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- 19Singer (sewing) CompanyIn 1988 a man named Paul Bilizerian bought Singer with junk bonds then cannibalized its assets, raided its retirement accounts which ruined thousands of retirees lives. He singularly destroyed a huge ... Read more...
- 19Froot LoopsThe commercials are hit after hit (the vintage ones) and they are owned by Kelloggs now, but who started them?
- 19Kmart USA vs Kmart AUSI want to see how Kmart became a failure and a success in these countries, and the differences between them
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- 19MicrocenterMicrocenter has very little advertisement, has no real media presence and is a private company. Yet the store I work for (a lower tier store) has packed lines every single day, and we never have any s... Read more...
- 19Publishers clearing housePlease do a video on this company! How in the world are they able to give out all these millions of dollars based on magazine subscriptions? Do people really actually win all these millions of dollars... Read more...
- 19Google Drive Vs. OneDriveI want people to know about the differences between the two apps/websites.
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- 19Avex GroupJapan's biggest music company that isn't really well-known outside there and Taiwan Would make for a interesting video of sorts
- 19Sur La TableDo the decline of Sur La Table, especially with their bankruptcy.
- 19Dum DumsHow such a simple idea came to be so successful, why they're called Dum Dums, and the unique thought of the mystery flavor
- 19In N Out VS WhataburgerTwo burger chains that are limited to their own few states. In N Out in the West Coast. Whataburger in the Mid-West. Both areas claim they have the best burgers. It's a great unofficial rivalry!
- 19Edible arrangementsHow did a company become so successful from selling fruit arrangements. They can be delivered without spoiling, they stores are popping up everywhere around me, they are just fruit covered on chocolat... Read more...
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- 19Walmart vs AmazonWe all know about Walmart and their massive success, but we know even more about it’s biggest rival, Amazon. Walmart has no doubt expanded their online presence and they have done so by making benefit... Read more...
- 19Conagra BrandsWhile I was eating my Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, I looked on the back of the box to see the company they were under and found Conagra Brands. I go to their website and find that they own many well... Read more...
- 19Royal Caribbean InternationalRoyal Caribbean International is one of the most popular, family-friendly cruise lines. It has been a major innovator in cruising and is the owner of the largest ships in the world.
- 19Bu cee'sWhy they're successful! I think this would be a super interesting topic for a Gas Station chain that is retaining virality on the internet through their branding, and the cult like culture that is sur... Read more...
- 18Creatures Inc. / The Pokemon CompanyPokemon was very popular and still is to this day
- 18NORTELShould be self explanatory. Biggest Telecom company in the world. Dominated the telecom infrastructure market. In the early 2000's, went from 60,000 employees down to 12. Stock price went from $124 do... Read more...
- 18VF Corporation (Vans, Jansport, Etc.VF Corporation should deserve a video because they are a huge conglomerate. They own Vans, Jansport, Nautica, North Face, Wrangler, etc. I would just like to learn about VF, THX
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- 18CarrefourHeard once it's the second biggest (non-online) retail company in the world, though it's not found in america at all, if you wanna get out of your america comfort zone this is a good place to start
- 18How is ebay surviving after the rise of Amazon?I'd like to know how they are surviving after all this time?
- 18DropboxIt was a pretty wacky idea and it used to be a simple file service but now became some collaboration space. They have some wacky ads and they went through a lot. Think it would be interesting
- 18NvidiaDo a Company History on Nvidia. If you are a Gamer, or a person that likes to Build, repair, or do stuff with PC's & Laptops, then you obviously know Who Nvidia is.They are notorious for Their GPU... Read more...
- 18Alibaba2nd biggest ecommerce platform in the world, possilbily bigger than amazon in some ways
- 18SaabA car company formed from an aircraft company following the end of world war 2. A relatively quirky car company grew rapidly from the 70s to the 80s and into the 90s. Then once the acquisition by Gene... Read more...
- 18BP (Oil Company)It's history and the oil spill in 2010 sounds interesting to me
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- 18Virgin: Bigger than you knowDo you know that they do airlines but they do a lot more, like cell phone service and music recording.
- 18HTC: Once a smartphone leader, now boring and forgotten by allHTC in 2011 was the third biggest smartphone comany behind samsung and apple but now, they get minimal media attention. HTC was the first smartphone manufacturer to use android and the first google ne... Read more...
- 18Ames, Bradlees, and Caldor.For those who don't know, these were three discount department store chains that operated in the northeastern part of the United States; especially New England. In addition to sharing similarities bet... Read more...
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- 18The decline of TumblrTumblr has been going down lately for multiple reasons (toxic userbase, bad moderation, staff ignoring legit problems, etc.). It would be pretty cool to see a video of its decline!
- 18MidwayIt'll be interesting to hear about the rise and fall of Midway- a fighting game company that has made successful franchises, then its bankrupsy, and then being bought by WB who was sort of responsible... Read more...
- 18Barq'sWhile technically a coke product, Barq's has a really fascinating history. Between being one of the first two major root beer brands to break into the market, the first one to use sassafras, beating "... Read more...
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- 18How did Miku Hatsune/vocaloid become so popular?I find it odd Youtube suggests videos for me at 2 am made by possibly glorified synthesizers? What is it? Who actually makes the songs? Who owns the rights? Where did they come from?
- 18Company Man MerchYou should make merch with your logo on a t - shirt because that would be so cool.
- 18Ben & jerry's vs Häagen-DazsThey were almost the starting point of many ice cream companies and we should see how both evolved during the hippie era and how are they are doing now
- 18Steve & Barry'sIt had so many celebrity endorsements and some celebrities even had their own clothing lines in the store. The prices were reasonable, and the merchandise was trendy/fun. What happened?
- 18Jumbo Pictures Inc.This studio in NYC back in the 1990s created the Nickelodeon & Disney cartoon Doug™. They also created the preschool cartoon PB&J Otter™.
- 18AstrazenecaThey are a large pharmaceutical company that everyone knows, but no one knows that much about them.
- 18Smuckers Vs Welch'sTwo pretty classic jelly company's but they have more things made than jelly, so I think they should have a bigger discussion. For example, Smuckers has a bigger company line than just their jelly... Read more...
- 18The Litton Entertainment Scandal - A Simple OverviewCharleston SC based Litton Entertainment received negative criticism from 90s kids audiences over replacing Saturday Morning cartoons with their live action content. Litton's Weekend Adventure repl... Read more...
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- 18FoodCityIt is a company that is a grocery store chain that is a competitor to Walmart in my area and so I think it would be a interesting video
- 18Please talk about Ulta vs SephoraBoth beauty stores are so popular and there's so much to talk about the pros and cons of these stores
- 18Longhorn SteakhouseWould love to learn more about casual chain restaurants!
- 18Simplified LogosWhy are a ton of companies simplifying their logos to be more generic what's going on?? It would make for a good video to explain why all of these companies are simplifying their logos
- 18The Decline of Shoney's RestaurantsWhat happened to the king of the Breakfast Buffet and Friday Night Seafood Buffet? They also own or owned Lee's Famous Recipe and Captian D's. I'd like to see a video about it along with what you thin... Read more...
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- 18IPod: The Rise and FallI know you talked a bit about this in your Microsoft zune video, but I believe many of your viewers would be interested in a more in-depth look at the history of the iPod. From its start in 2001, it h... Read more...
- 18Taco Bell vs. Del TacoBoth massive fast-food Mexican chains, Taco Bell and Del Taco, they have some history and difference even though they both sell tacos.
- 17Ultraviolet/Vudu/iTunes/etc...The evolution from DVDs to Blu-Rays to Digital Media. With Ultraviolet shutting down this summer, I can't think of a better time to talk about it. Not necessarily a focus on Ultraviolet but also the r... Read more...
- 17Noodles and CompanyIt is a good restaurant and I want you to find out where they get their recipes.
- 17Facebook, WhatsApp and InstagramIt would be cool to see how instagram changed after FB bought them, what WhatsApp was like before, etc.
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- 17Thomas Cook Group AGIt is the World's Oldest Travel Agent & Tour Operator. Started in Leicester (Pronounced Lester), UK with a trip by train to Loughborough (Pronounced Luffburu) in 1841, it has grown into a travel e... Read more...
- 17Koch IndustriesThe 2nd largest private company in North America headed by the Koch brothers, known for their political donations and influence. Koch Industries owns some pretty huge subsidiaries including Molex, Inv... Read more...
- 17TurnitinEvery student/teacher I know uses it to check for plagiarism in universities, high schools, etc. How did it get so big and what is their history?
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- 1724 Hour FitnessIt used to be wonderful and clean and friendly. Now it's the absolute worst. What happened? I dare you to go on yelp and find good reviews.
- 17EBGamesFrom Electronics Boutique to EB Games, picking up smaller chains like Stop-N-Save Software and Babbages, to part of the Game Stop empire and now gone.
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- 17CraftsmanAs a person who likes working with his hands, most of the tools in my shop are Craftsman. There one of the largest tool manufacturers in the US and probably the world. I'd love to find out how they go... Read more...
- 17the new ownership of toys r usi think this i a worthy topic because the long lasting company is making a comeback with a new name and new ownership
- 17MatchboxMatchbox originally began the die-cast miniature car craze before Hot Wheels, and they managed their empire successfully in spite of the competition to remain on store shelves and in the hands of many... Read more...
- 17McDonald's vs. Wendy'sCompare the quality/food/service/ of each restaurant.
- 17Sriracha Hot Chili SauceThe history of the original company, Huy Fong Foods, is very interesting as well as the product itself and its insertion into the meme world ans social media
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- 17Elon Musk's various companiesElon Musk is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of today and is extremely deserving of a video on himself and his many companies. It could be a more than you know type thing since Elon is mostly... Read more...
- 17PortillosCan you do the rise of Portillos? It's probably the best fast food that you can buy. Have you ever tried their Chocolate cake? It's really good.
- 17NFLBigger than you think (Even through controversy plus ratings and attendance decline, it still remains the highest/biggest sports league in North America, possibly the world
- 17Crest vs. ColgateIn the dental hygiene section, this is primarily our choice, but how did it come to be? How do they each try to compete against the other?
- 17Video Game ArcadesArcades were a staple of my youth. Its interesting how video games are more popular than any time in history but the arcades have disappeared. Were starting to see a comeback of retro arcades, but is ... Read more...
- 17Hy-Vee company on the riseI don't know about anyone else,and not going to look,but I think this copqny has been popping up everywhere near me.
- 17LeapfrogI remember their ads as a child and I remember them being played constantly. Now they just disappeared into obscurity.
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- 17The Decline of PinterestI wouldn't say this site has had a major decline, but unlike before, it's not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of social media. We'd probably say something like Facebook, Youtube, Inst... Read more...
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- 17National GeographicIts old, interesting, and not talked about often for how big it is I really know next to nothing about it and would be interested in learning more about it!
- 17Scholastic vs Penguin Random HouseThey are two of the biggest publishing companies. Publishing is in decline so it would be interesting to see what these companies are doing to stay afloat.
- 17Fox NewsThis topic is worthy because it is one of the most watched channels in America. And some people hate this channel because of the hosts and of skewed news and one sided ideas.
- 17Time magazineIt’s a company that’s been in existence for 97 years and has been party to some of the largest and most dramatic corporate mergers, acquisitions, and spin offs in recent decades. AOL time Warner -&... Read more...
- 17Best WesternHow they went from a low-end "value segment" hotel chain to owning a bunch of different types of properties, including some high-end hotels.
- 17MSNBCDo a video on the history of MSNBC merger and how Microsoft no longer owns any of MSNBC. How NBC News and MSN are to separate things but MSNBC still exists.
- 17Warner Music GroupWhen did Warner start to fail, and how are they able to stay afloat with stiff competition from independent artists on YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify.
- 17Yahoo MessengerYahoo had a HUGE backlash when they announced messenger was going down. Would make for an interesting story!
- 17J.CrewI think this would be a great video especially right now with COVID. This company has recently filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- 17Nissin FoodsIt would be interesting to see how this company grew international. I know them mostly for their cup noodles but I've heard of other products as well in different countries.
- 17Dasani Water DisaterAn event of a major company completely failing in the UK. And the scandal involed
- 17The decline of Detroit in the auto industryWhat happened to the auto Industry and why is it not located in Detroit anymore?
- 17COVID-19 Related Bankruptcies (ch 11 & ch 7)COVID-19 caused closures of businesses are really taking a toll on the businesses financially. Sears, JCPenney, Pier-1 Imports are just a few I can think of that were already struggling pre-COVID-19, ... Read more...
- 17BratzDid Barbie ruin Bratz? Or would they have went down hill either way?Bratz was major competition for Barbie in the early 2000s. However, Mattel(Barbie) ruined their success by suing them. Bratz have ma... Read more...
- 17JCPenney vs Khol'sThese are two of the top 5 deparment stores in the US so both are large enough to get a video.
- 17Turner Classic MoviesThe history of the classic film channel, and how it's doing overall today.
- 17OFF! Vs CutterThese are both brands that are pretty unanimous during the summer, and yet not many people know much about them.
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- 17The Original Pancake HouseWant to know more about their history and status compared to other breakfast chains.
- 17JETIXJETIX is an old TV channel and I need to know more then just "In January 2004, Fox Kids Europe, Fox Kids Latin America and ABC Cable Networks Group agreed to rename its then current operations under a... Read more...
- 17Pay Pal vs VenmoThese are the only 2 companies I can think of when it comes to ways of online paying there might be a lot more in this category however I think these are the 2 most popular and it would be awesome if ... Read more...
- 17CNN vs. Fox NewsAs the biggest two all-news channels, one is considered to by Liberally biased and the other is considered Conservatively biased. Talk about the differences between the two channels.
- 17for dummies booksTo see how they got started just a simple book with a catchy title got so big!?
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- 17Jack’s vs Jack in the BoxJack’s is and Alabama based company and Jack in the Box is based in California. They not seem the have similar things but in the past the may not have. While Jack in the Box was founded first Jack in ... Read more...
- 17Fox KidsFox Kids was a weekday and saturday morning block that aired on Fox from 1990 up until 2002. They were best known for their popular shows on the block such as Mighty Morphin Power, Bobby's World, Anim... Read more...
- 17SanDiskI feel that SanDisk's product are use by a lot of people that they find helpful and not a lot of people know a lot about SanDisk's history and I feel you can have people know more about SanDisk's hist... Read more...
- 17TylenolTylenol is one of the most well known pharmaceutical brands for pain relief in America, and it’s actual market share for pain relief is only around 6%. Children’s Tylenol is bigger by share, as are Ad... Read more...
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- 17Winnie-the-Pooh - Bigger Than You KnowA media franchise based on the children's book written in 1926 by A. A. Milne. It's more known for being a Disney adaptation franchise producing animated films and most of all, merchandise. Winnie-the... Read more...
- 17Playskool vs. Fisher-PriceThey are the two leaders in preschool toys, and they are ironically owned by two competing toy companies (Hasbro owns Playskool, Mattel owns Fisher-Price).
- 17The Decline of the Art InstituteFor those who grew up in the 2000s and 2010s, The Art institute seemed like they were the premiere modern art colleges in the US. Despite this fact, of the 50+ locations that existed only 7 remain to ... Read more...
- 16The Concorde what happened?Very popular travel across the Atlantic but after accidents in the last decade of it's life both British Airways and Air France retired their fleet.
- 16instacart: its rise.its a app that lets you shop for groceries and they have someone deliver to your door. available in most major cities and some smaller towns and counties, and im a shopper with them. so it would be gr... Read more...
- 16Woolworths UKIn the video on the American Woolworths, you mentioned the British side of the coin and honestly that would be a good choice to do a Decline Of... -style video. Personally I have fond memories of goin... Read more...
- 16The Vaporware of Elio MotorsElio Motors was founded in 2009 with a goal to make a gas powered automobile that was highly fuel efficient (84 mpg hwy/49 mpg city) and cheap. Basically, if you can't afford Tesla but still want to t... Read more...
- 16Trump Airlines/Trump Steaks/Trump VodkaYou may want to avoid a video about Trump (because of the dumpster fire that will likely occur in the comment section), but I'm curious about all the various products he's attached his name to over th... Read more...
- 16FedExThe history of how it started is crazy. I'm not too sure on the facts. But the guy created his business for the government. They said "no". then he competed with UPS. Almost went bankrupt. Then Gamble... Read more...
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- 16DuPont: bigger than you knowA gigantic company that gets extremely overlooked.
- 16AEWAll Elite Wrestling is a new wrestling company starting up soon here. Might be tropical next October when they have a TV deal. There having there first paper on May 25th.
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- 16BeatsI think it would be interesting to see the company’s transformation into a leader in the audio space. I think it is also cool to see how it impacted Dr. Dre and made him as wealthy as he is. Apple’s p... Read more...
- 16SiemensI work with their wind turbines at my job, but they also do a lot with healthcare. They have merged with so many other companies, they have stock in almost every industry, and I think they are a littl... Read more...
- 16Penn Central Transportation CompanyA failed merger between the Pennsylvania Railroad & New York Central Railway in 1968, which filed for bankruptcy in 1976
- 16Cineplex (Canadian Theater Chain)You did a video on AMC, I'm curious how Cineplex stacks up in comparison. Cineplex is one of the top Canadian movie theater chain. We had AMC theaters in Canada, but they left a couple years ago.
- 16Nestle’s Environmental Impact and forced laborWell climate change is a very serious issue that needs to be discussed more, and it would be great for you to address how much they impact the environment, and how they’ve admitted to forced labor. Ev... Read more...
- 16McCormickNowadays, it is almost impossible to get through a weekly trip to the supermarket without buying something from McCormick. Many people think of cinnamon and vanilla extract when they hear the name McC... Read more...
- 16Mod pizzaNever heard if this company until they opened a location in the town I lived in. They have great pizza, and what sets them apart of the other pizza chains is that they took the subway idea on applied ... Read more...
- 16MazdaMazda has made massive progress and changes since parting ways with Ford a few years ago. This Japanese automaker is very small but continues to remain competitive even against brands like Toyota. Now... Read more...
- 16Schlotzskys DeliThey seem to have had a similar situation as quiznos. If a town has a schlotzskys, it is the place I would choose. There sandwiches seem unique to me. And their slogan is pretty unique too.
- 16Bradlees Department StoresBradlees was a chain of discount department stores, which operated primarily in the northeastern United States. The chain went bankrupt in 2000 and all of its stores were closed by March 15, 2001. I h... Read more...
- 16AmesTheir complete and utter downfall was caused by the bad market & competition from Kmart, Walmart, Target, Phar-Mor & Bradlees. How did they fail?????
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- 16The Decline of Del TacoWhat the heck happened to Del Taco? Now, Taco Bell rules. Then again, Taco Bell was always the king.
- 16ZippoThey are an historic American brand with a great history involving WWII. They also had an interesting rivalry with IMCO. Nowadays they are struggling just a little as fewer people smoke and most use B... Read more...
- 16Lionel Trains LLCThis year is Lionel Trains 120th Anniversary since starting up in 1900. I’m a huge model train enthusiast and would love to see this video, as I am sure others will. They’ve had a long history through... Read more...
- 16Bob’s Big BoyBob's Big Boy is a restaurant chain founded by Bob Wian in Southern California in 1936, At its peak in 1989, there were over 240 Bob's locations throughout the United States, most belonging to Marriot... Read more...
- 16OTIS ElevatorsElevators are everywhere. We use them every day without a second's hesitation. But if you really think about it, they're metal boxes that hang by steel rope that (if damaged) could cause incredible da... Read more...
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- 16PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric)Its neglectful past and the cause of the 2017 Paradise,California wildfire
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- 16Henson International Television/HiT Entertainment.Quite a bit of history. Started out as a distribution company for Jim Henson, then purchasing Gullane Entertainment (formally The Britt Allcroft Company) and Lyrick Studios, their lawsuit with Big Ide... Read more...
- 16A24A production studio that seemed to appear out of nowhere and inside of a decade became extremely prolific in producing some of the most critically celebrated films, even with recognition of the Oscars... Read more...
- 16WildbrainThis company owns dozens of Cartoon Studios that may have made a show that you grew up with. They are a perfect candidate for Bigger Than You Know.
- 16Pillow PetsThey used to be popular, but sort of disappeared after awhile, but it seems like they are making a slow comeback.
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- 16New series/ topicOkay here’s my pitch for a series “comparing industries” . Say there’s not enough runtime for one company so you compare the entire industry like say propane tanks they’re not that big but you can com... Read more...
- 16Company ManYou got a great channel !!!! Do a vid on your own company and your history. Very interesting and cool I bet !!!!
- 15JustBorn CandyThey own a bunch of iconic candy brands--notably Mike & Ikes and Hot Tamales--but it's a privately held company and I don't know much about them.
- 15FenderHow has this company been able to stay as the most popular guitar brand for so many years?
- 15Isuzu MotorsIsuzu Motors was born out of imperial Japan, and experienced a miraculous rise out of war and onto the international stage. It would be fun to hear a full synopsis of their past.
- 15Discount Tire/America's TireThe story of how Discount Tire started is a classic American success story. The company began with just six tires and a $400 loan nearly sixty years ago. Now it's one of the largest tire stores in the... Read more...
- 15Telltale gamesI want to know more about telltales rise in popularity to its downfall
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- 15Newman's OwnThey donate all profits to charity but have tons of different products and are in literally every grocery store
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- 15Fall of Japanese electronics (Sony, sharp, Panasonic, etc)Almost everything was made by these power houses back then. Their like todays, Samsung and apple but now their almost nothing compared to what they use to be, in fact sharp I think is getting a bail f... Read more...
- 15Shoney's/Big BoyIt would be interesting to see the rise of Big Boy and later Shoney's and fall of both. Shoney's also operated a series of motels as well that are no longer in existence.
- 15CaldorCaldor was a very large retailer until the late 90’s when it went bankrupt. Would like to see a rise and fall video.
- 15Tractor supplyIt's a growing retailer and has continued to see growth during a time that many retailers have not (2009-present)
- 15Canadian Tire CorporationAlmost 100 year of being top retailer in Canada. Just acquired huge brands in various markets, ex Helly Hansen. Wondering how they're succeeding To stay in business despite Amazon taking over
- 15The Trump BrandWe are in a very political time and with voting season coming up it would be interesting to see the development of the Trump brand from its creation, its rise, its adaptations, and the impact the pres... Read more...
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- 15SoBeI grew up with SoBe drinks and remember such a wide variety of products from them being available absolutely everywhere, and now I almost never see them. What happened to them?
- 15The Decline of Disney StoreDisney closed down multiple Disney Store locations. There are also only a couple of Disney Store locations that are still open in the state that I live in.
- 15Dollar Shave ClubIt’s advertised everywhere and it’d be interested to see its dynamics and if the ads are successful.
- 15Box topsHow did this cardboard folder shaped thing become the biggest educational fundraiser
- 15Papa Murphy's Pizza - Why They're SuccessfulThis pizza chain has grown in a way that differs from just about every other pizza chain. The most obvious reason is because of their "Take N' Bake" slogan. which is where you buy a pizza from them an... Read more...
- 15Joann Fabrics and CraftsThey acquired tons of competitors in the 90s, then went from many small stores to fewer but bigger stores. They sell a lot of holiday decorations too, which always confused me because there's no creat... Read more...
- 15Tootsie Roll IndustriesIndependent company with some interesting brands Charleston Chew, Blow Pop, Andes, Jr. Mints, Dubble Bubble, Dots, Charms. I'm surprised it hasn't been acquired. Has done well on stock market, still p... Read more...
- 15Micro CenterMicro Center is a computer electronics chain that still exists despite competing directly with Best Buy and Fry's and Amazon. What makes them unique is they spend 0 dollars on advertising and persist ... Read more...
- 15Mcculloch chainsawsTwo years after founding the company was responsible for 50% of all sales. First manufacturer to sell 1 million units. Then somehow ended up selling steam cleaners.
- 15ihop vs dennysi think ppl would enjoy hearing about how they’ve been battling it out over the years
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- 15Toys R Us: A possible comeback?This could talk about whether Toys R Us can make a comeback since there have been a few store re-openings.
- 15Apple RecordsThe bad management of the stores, and the success of the label
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- 15Don Bluth Animation: The Rise And FallThis video will feature the beginning of Don Bluth’s animation career,from him first short,Banjo the Woodpile Cat,to his biggest
- 15Wawa/Royal Farms/Sheetz“The East Coast Convince Store Showdown” Hey Company Man, I’m been living in the tri state area for a while and there is a massive war between the titled convince/deli/restaurants for years... Ever... Read more...
- 15What happened to Ovaltine?I remember Ovaltine was huge in the 90s, the biggest competitor with Nesquick. But I haven't seen Ovaltine in a long time. I thought this would be a good trip down memory lane too.
- 15SanyoUsed to be quite a big television manufacturer, now it's barely anything since it's been licensed off by Panasonic and it televisions nowadays arent as great as it once was, what happened to them?
- 15Liberty MutualWhy they're hated, it's not just the commercials that make them despised
- 15Wait! That Company still exists?20 years ago I was hired by Spiegel Catalog. My first question was: "Wait, Spiegel still exists? That was something my GrandMa used to order from." But, not only did they still exist, they also owned ... Read more...
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- 15Hearst Communications - Bigger Than You KnowHearst Communications is best known for owning various magazines like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Esquire and the like. They have also owned various television stations some parts of the United S... Read more...
- 15Shasta colaA video about Shasta cola and the history of Shasta cola to my knowledge testicola is one of the first sodas ever created a free day Dr pepper and Coca-Cola with only a couple of sodas predating them ... Read more...
- 15Clorox-Bigger Than You KnowClorox sells many products you probably wouldn't expect them to sell.
- 15Ford vs ChevyTwo "American Classic" car manufacturers that are highly loved/hated depending on which side you lean towards are Ford and Chevy. I hear so many people that choose a side and remain loyal to that manu... Read more...
- 15Yamaha vs YamahaThe motorcycle vs the music company. Both started together and are now independent.
- 15Ballys corporationIt would be a good ride,fall, and ride again, or switching industries video. There were multiple variations and resurrections of the company (pinball, slots, casino, sports) Ballys Las Vegas when t... Read more...
- 15Disney Vs WarnerMediaThese two media companies appear increasingly juxtaposed to each other. Their film presence appears to be competing with each other a lot. Marvel vs DC, Star Wars vs Dune, etc. It would be interesting... Read more...
- 15Kellogg’s vs. Post vs. General MillsThey’re the big three cereal companies and how they compete with one another.
- 15Cover Corporation (Hololive)Initially founded as a VR software company, Cover has since pivoted to become the dominant talent agency and music label in the VTuber industry, an entertainment industry segment that barely even exis... Read more...
- 14FazerA Finnish candy company who have been making candy since 1891 and still pretty large.
- 14Red Bull recent flavor diversificationRed Bull has been around since the late 80's. As a 32 year old company, they survived for the great majority of their life with only a single flavor- plus a sugar free version of that flavor. They hav... Read more...
- 14NFLYou did a video including this before but I would like to see an in-depth video on it.
- 14You should do a video on the history of Alaska AirlinesYou should do a video on the history of Alaska Airlines because it has a very interesting history and how it has grown Relatively fast to be one of the biggest airlines in America
- 14NCAA Basketball-non profit organization -pay for play scandals -NCAA March Madness tournament - advertising and tv contracts
- 14SeikoThe rise of seiko and the quartz crisis and how it affected the swiss watchmakers. And what the future holds for analog watches with smart watches and wearable tech.
- 14Death of the Comic Book IndustryI want to hear your thoughts on why this is happening even with the popularity of the movies.
- 14Ball CorporationTheir glass jars are now popular drinking containers. They identify as an aerospace company, but this may be due to an arrangement for another company to use the name Ball. Also the founders are the n... Read more...
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- 14Hewlett-PackardHistory of Hewlett-Packard the merger with Compaq and other companies.
- 14Schwinn Bicycle Company, rise and fallVery significant US company, survives today on name recognition.
- 14Crystal pepsiThe decline of crystal Pepsi... What happened? It would be interesting to watch how Tab and the world failed this drink, which may have just been too ahead of it's time?
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- 14Corning GlasswareCorning make all sorts of glass from smart phone displays to Fiber-optic to lab equipment or TV screens and everything in between. they are a world leader and innovator in glass technology.
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- 14Charlotte RusseThe rise and fall (and maybe rise) they closed all their stores and just announced they are having an online store.
- 14Tim Hortons USHey, Recently ALL of the MN Tim Hortons were abruptly shut down. From what I understand there was drama between them and the Canadian parent company. One problem I know people were having with i... Read more...
- 14Fazoli'sA quick service Italian chain that was pretty popular at one time maybe about 10 years ago. They had awesome free breadsticks that someone would walk around with and offer to tables. They just suddenl... Read more...
- 14Illumanation AnimationInterested to see how they keep making loads of money (Despicable Me is the highest grossing animated franchise of all time!) despite making films that are pretty mediocre.
- 14TamagotchiThey were a major fad for awhile and can even be considered the basis for Digimon and Pokemon, then after being a huge craze for years they vanished.
- 14Dutch Bros CoffeeDutch bros coffee is a west coast coffee shop from oregon. they have grown tremendously over the last few years and i see a new shop under construction almost every month
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- 14DeLorean Motor CompanyFrom overseeing the creation of the legendary Pontiac Firebird, GTO, and Grand Prix, to trafficking cocaine John DeLorean was a true American entrepreneur. His legacy lives to this day as there have b... Read more...
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- 14A&W RestaurantsStruggling to Expand: It’s sad how some of the Midwest and west coast have never had the sweet taste of A&W food
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- 14NHL rise and fall and rise againThe first rise would be the early years. It fell in the late 90s and early 2000's dead puck era. Has been rising since the rule changes that happened when the salary cap was implemented.
- 14Formula One vs NASCARWith declining viewership and interest, how are they both managing and which is more popular?
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- 14Colgate-Palmolive vs. Procter And GambleSomething that's always seemed interesting.
- 14Joann vs michaelsHow they are different? What makes more money? How they came to be some of the most popular craft retailers? And anything else.
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- 14McAfee antivirus, mainly, John McAfee himself.The guy has led an absolutely crazy life. It's incredible and would make a great follow-up to the whole U-Haul story, what with that being pretty bonkers too.
- 14Decline Of DeviantArtdA has been going through rough times lately, even more so after the recent release of DeviantArt Eclipse. What went wrong with the site? Why is the staff ignoring everyone's problems? Topic has been ... Read more...
- 14BlackRock"Not many" people know about this company but it's one of the largest ever. The same could be said for others similar to it like Blackstone (yes similar name but unrelated).
- 14Shakey’s PizzaUntil early 2000s I think there were thousands in the USA. Now until 50 or so in California and Washington. Huge in The Philippines though.
- 14AC MooreAfter 34 years 34 AC Moore, a huge craft chain is closing. The banner across the website says they are no longer taking orders past 11/25/2019. I started doing crafts just the time they opened. I thou... Read more...
- 14klasky-CsupoThis is one of the most successful indie animation studio, creating some of the most popular franchises ever like The Simpsons and Rugrats. Started by newlywed animator couple (one a Hungarian immigra... Read more...
- 14Big Boy RestaurantsThe restaurant's history of franchising would be interesting to see
- 14Apple vs AndroidApple and Android are two companies who make tech products and begin with the letter A, but they're huge competitors. A vs video would make huge sense.
- 14Johnny RocketsThis nostalgic burger chain emulating diners and car hops from the 50s actually started in the 80s. They expanded and were all over the place serving up burgers and malted milkshakes. Now I can’t find... Read more...
- 14Penn Central railroadwent bust in 1970, 2 years after being created in a merger. also, this was the largest bankruptcy in US history until Enron. survived in bankruptcy until 1976 when the US government took over.
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- 14Tuesday MorningInteresting close out home goods store similar to tjmaxx big lots and home goods. Based out of Dallas Texas, CEO's have changed over the years and locations have close down throughout New England and ... Read more...
- 14Reckitt Benckiser GroupMassive British 200 year old conglomerate that produce cleaning and other “personal products”
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- 14Littlest Pet ShopsBack when I was in grade school Littlest Pet Shops were HUGE and it seemed like any girl that had them had hundreds. I must’ve collected around 1,000 of them and the drawers in my room were filled to ... Read more...
- 14TelevisaThis mexican brand, became during the 20th. century, became the most powerful television network in hispanic america. But recently it has struggle to mantain ratings, also its criticized for cooperati... Read more...
- 14Maruchan RamenI have been thinking about this company alot lately. What made it so popular?
- 14The rise and fall of cirque de soleilThey just filed for bankruptcy. As one of the world’s best and largest circuses nobody would’ve expected this
- 14Hard Rock Cafe vs Planet HollywoodI'd like to know more about how two similar companies followed two very different paths and what made one successful while the other floundered.
- 14OWN Oprah Winfrey networkoprah winfrey had a big name with her show, but since open her own network "OWN" in 2011, I haven't heard much about her. This may be a bad sign but the channel is still on the air, so what does it me... Read more...
- 14ZaxbysCause only people in the south know about this place and I wonna know why their only in the south and south east portions of the United states and not try to go west
- 14Sour Patch KidsI think this is worthy of a video because of how big they are becoming now. They have candy, ice cream, cereal, and I think there making Sour Patch Kids cream cheese soon.
- 14SquarespaceI have seen many videos sponsored by Squarespace, and I want to know more about its history.
- 14Playhouse Disney and NogginBoth networks were a big part of mine and many others’ childhoods, and they disappeared around the same time. Why did they both rebrand? Did they know the risk of losing the audiences they had?
- 14Zumba- International Company - Fast growth in comparison to other fitness programs - Multi-generational appeal - Name associated most often with dance exercise.
- 14Stein MartThey are closing 300 locations via Bankruptcy. They had been in existence for over 100 years and transitioned from large stores to malls/ strip malls. With the decline of business clothing, it appears... Read more...
- 14Nathan’s HotdogsOnly the Nathans in Coney Island seems to be doing well. All of the other ones seemed to recently close up.
- 14Ahold Delhaize: Bigger than you knowWith over 7000 locations worldwide, this might be a treat to the international viewers. They own the biggest US delivery service, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, Food Lion, Martin’s, and Hannaford. These... Read more...
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- 14EquifaxI've been looking at lists of some of the worst companies in America and Equifax keeps appearing at the top. Apparently, they're a consumer credit report company that was the center of a massive hacki... Read more...
- 14Proprietary EponymsNew series idea for those brands that have become synonymous with their products, aka generic trademarks (ex. Kleenex, ChapStick, Band-Aid, etc.) It would be cool to see how these brands became the g... Read more...
- 14Washington Mutual Bank: the rise and fallI remember it from my youth since they had a huge expansion in the pacific northwest, but then suddenly disappeared, and the story gets crazy.
- 14Welch's bigger than you knowYou should do this video because not only do they have jam and jelly but juices and soda that are no longer available in stores like they were in my childhood thanks for listening
- 14Michelin vs. Firestone vs GoodyearI think people would like to know what to put on their cars and which one is best for what.
- 14Rise, fall, and rise again of Macaroni GrillThe Macaroni Grill is a restaurant that has come back from the brink of death and has managed to make profits and continue their rebirth during the COVID pandemic. The interesting story goes very deep... Read more...
- 14MiramaxMiramax is a film studio formed by the Weinstein brothers (Bob and Harvey). They are best known for hit blockbusters such as Pulp Fiction for example. I want to know how did the studio started.
- 14How do leveraged buyouts workYou talk a lot of companies buying someone and saddling them with debt. How does that work and where does the debt go? Are they buying a proiftable company, taking the money and transferring the debt ... Read more...
- 14BriskSince you've already done a video on Snapple, why not do one on Brisk? I'm not sure about the States, but here in Canada they're one of-- if not the-- biggest iced tea/lemonade brands!
- 14Topps Trading cardsThey are about to go Public (again) Headed by successful former Disney CEO Michael Eisner They are Jumping into the NFT game Surprisingly Candy Sales Make up more than 30% of the company. Topps tr... Read more...
- 14Blue Sky StudiosThe Rise and Fall of what was one of the biggest animation studios of all time and the creators behind Ice Age and Rio
- 14chips ahoy vs keeblerthere both awesome cookie companys. and are they rivals?
- 14Cash App vs. VenmoTwo of the most popular apps for sending money to friends. How did they get big, and which company do you think has the brighter future?
- 14CaprisunWith this being a very large juice brand, I want to know how they’re doing, their history, and how much do they share in the juice market?
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- 14Dr. SeussOne of the most popular children's book authors, they have seemingly become one of the biggest franchises in history.
- 14Winn-Dixie: The rise and fall… and rise againWinn-Dixie, even just a few years ago after their second bankruptcy, appeared to be going the way of Bruno’s, but now after a number of years the company has been heading in a positive direction, with... Read more...
- 14Updated Boeing videoI know you did a Boeing video on 2020 but there's a lot that wasn't mentioned in that video and has happened since. For example, the previous video didn't talk about the MD merger, the issues getting ... Read more...
- 13ALCOThe American Locomotive Company was one of the largest companies in America. It made railroad locomotives and automobiles. It was one of the fastest collapses in American business history.
- 13ScionShort lived sub brand of Toyota meant to get the youth interested in the Toyota brand which was more "boring" at the time
- 13Gimbels Rise and FallI have always wondered how this giant 80’s chain store had gone out of business. Great videos
- 13Magic the GatheringIt's astounding that a card game has managed to be around for so many years. It's also insane how crazy the secondary market can be. And now that Wizards of the Coast are getting into the digital mark... Read more...
- 13CaseysI look forward to my travels to the Midwest to try their pizzas. I watched them grow when I lived there and now they're a destination for me as I go around the country. (maybe you have done this, a... Read more...
- 13Eastern AirlinesHow Frank Lorenzo took over and destroyed Eastern Airlines
- 13Self-Publishing Platforms (Wattpad, Amazon, Kobo, etc.)The past few years have been seen the transformation of the publishing industry. Due to websites like Wattpad, Amazon KDP, and others, authors have seen massive success without using big-name publishi... Read more...
- 13ZayreAlways wondered what the real story was with this one. Definitely worth looking into as a supplement to K-Mart, Sears, etc rise and fall videos.
- 13MCIYou should really think abut doing a video on the old telecom Co. MCI. Mostly to show it's growth and evolution after surviving the phone wars of the early 90's. I was surprised when I found out how v... Read more...
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- 13Fiat ChryslerOne of the oldest Automakers on the plant (Fiat brand turns 120 years old this July), one of the American/Detroit Big 3, an Italian National Champion, the various near-death experiences of both Chrysl... Read more...
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- 13TNT fireworks vs Phantom fireworksJuly is coming soon and its known for its famous tradition here in America, 4th of July, AKA independence day.
- 13Fatburger, Shake Shack and (potentially) Five Guys.There is an American burger renaissance happening back in the States, and these brands listed have arrived in Singapore, where I come from. I want to hear from you about how these companies have grown... Read more...
- 13DigimonIt would be interesting to see a video about the rise and fall of Digimon. Especially due to it's variable levels of popularity throughout the years and it's competition with Pokemon.
- 13LaserdiscIt would be interesting to see the rise and fall of laserdisc in the video wars.
- 13How Did NEW ERA Get So Big?NEW ERA is mostly known as a baseball cap company and are the signature hat of Major League Baseball. It was also, founded in 1920.
- 13TWA (Trans-World Airlines)Kinda shows almost the same ways that Pan Am met its demise in the 90s.
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- 13Image ComicsImage itself is one company comprised of a bunch of little companies and therefore has a lot of possibilities for a video. Image's impact in the 90s with Spawn alone cannot be denied.
- 13General Mills vs Kellogg’sTo show the major monopolies in the cereal brand
- 13Tamagotchi/Virtual Pets FadI remember a lot of vpet toys during my childhood in the late 90s/early 2000s and I'm curious on how big it got and how long it lasted. I think it would be a great topic especially now that a new mode... Read more...
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- 13Major League Soccer (MLS)it's interesting to follow how the league came about as a result of the 1994 FIFA World Cup and how much it's grown in the 25 years since, especially during this decade.
- 13pizza ranchStarted in Iowa and is now one of the Midwest biggest pizza chains and is expanding nation wide
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- 13Fox SportsFox Sports is the most popular sports in the USA. Fox Sports are competing by CBS and NBC. They home of NFL, FIFA, PBA and more. Now they already deal for WWE and XFL for 2019-20. They have own networ... Read more...
- 13David's BridalThis topic is worthy of a video because David's Bridal was at one the go to for wedding dresses. Today, David's Bridal is downsizing and closing stores. Many business media websites predict that David... Read more...
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- 13Giant SupermarketsJust realized that there are two different supermarkets, both named Giant, with two different logos, different beginnings, but they're owned by the same Netherlands-based company. One is referred to a... Read more...
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- 13H&R BlockThats the name I think of when I need to do my taxes since I can remember.
- 13PewDiePiePewDiePie is one of the largest YouTubers ever, only recently losing his spot as the single largest creator to T-Series. His style of gaming and comedy seems to resonate with viewers in a way that is ... Read more...
- 13Nickelodeon vs. Cartoon NetworkCartoon Network and Nickelodeon are both rivals, they both had a big competition with each other. Cartoon Network was killing nickelodeon just to take sides and to this day, nickelodeon had a decline ... Read more...
- 13ThinkGeekThinkGeek has been staple of the geek community and now the website is closing. It's being moved to Gamestop's website. Don't know about the physical stores yet, but Gamestop seems to be adding ThinkG... Read more...
- 13LamborghiniStarting as a tractor company that competed with Ferrari needs a rise and fall and rise again as it's always been one of the fastest and most iconic sports cars, but seemed to always struggle to stay ... Read more...
- 13Michaels StoresCompany has had it's ups and downs. Very curious on seeing how it's performing.
- 13Orange juliusThey were everywhere! How did they survive with only 1 product? Did people actually like those? They are still around as part of DQ... so strange.
- 13Lays around the worldDiscuss the Frito Lay company around the world discussing flavours, products and names. Links to some image references https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/552169523101302834/603686419344654396/156... Read more...
- 13Louis VuittonThe owner of the company just recently became the third richest in the world and the company continues to grow today as a fashion giant from France.
- 13DecathlonMultinational in sporting goods thats has everything in its own brands and is starting to get a foothold in the US market
- 13The Learning CompanyYou know that company that made those educational games (Oregon Trail, Reader Rabbit, etc.)? Whatever happened to them?
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- 13Tinder (Other Dating Apps)Discuss the rise in popularity of online dating apps such as Tinder/Bumble and others. How the company was created and also, the analytics that goes behind building the website and its algorithms.
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- 13The Decline Of TiVoI just realized TiVo still existed. But I know they’re nowhere as popular as they were before. A video about the decline of them might be interesting.
- 13HQ TriviaSimilar to Moviepass by giving a model that was based off of giving off money, and has been been dragging through the mud for a few months, and could potentially be ending this month, on September 30t... Read more...
- 13NordVPNI’m curious about how it was started, how it works, and why it has all the advertising revenue to be sponsoring so many different YouTube channels.
- 13Virgin GroupI would like to know what happened to this whole company? Why it was a success than a plunged failure. Could their be hope for this company? At least for Virgin Atlantic?
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- 13LG vs Samsung2 massive Korean conglomerates that both sell and make the same stuff, from TVs to refrigerators, from washers and dryers to phones. Both of these companies step on the others more often then not sin... Read more...
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- 13Craftsman toolsThey went from being owned and only sold by Sears and made in the USA to being sold in k mart and some hardware stores and being lower quality made over seas. Do a rise and fall!
- 13Auntie Anne’sAn Auntie Anne’s has been in every mall I’ve been to, some malls even having multiple stores.
- 13Chia petI've seen other fads (pet rock,beenie baby,etc talk about on company man17 videos they've come and gone but the chia pet is still around and still being sold.
- 13Verizon VS T MobileI want to know which one is doing better and which one is better overall
- 13Freddy's Frozen Custard & SteakburgersPretty much all of your points about Culver’s, it’s definitely hands down the best fast food I’ve ever had.
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- 13"Around the World In 80 Companies" Special SeriesMost companies and products covered on the channel are American, with there only being an occasional Japanese or British company. Maybe starting a new "Around the World" series to go around the world ... Read more...
- 13Big Idea EntertainmentBig Idea is a Christian animation studio that distributed lots of VeggieTales home videos, which featured anthropomorphic talking vegetables that teach great Christian morals through fun stories that ... Read more...
- 13TmZI think it would be a good idea to do a history on TmZ, how they impacted journalism,and I hope someone in the comments has an idea on what playlist it belongs to.
- 13How Namco and Bandai merged togetherNamco and Bandai were once their own companies but then got merged in the mid 2000s. I would like to know the answer to why this happened and know about their history as well as how much they work tog... Read more...
- 13sprouts vs whole foodshealth food grocery stores have had a rise. also could do just success of sprouts
- 13worst company ideas& failsI feel that some companys have super bad ideas and sometimes fail very badly and I would like to see a series about this
- 13FUBU: Rise and Fall?The story of FUBU includes: Selling a whole mortgage, selling on the streets, over $350 million in annual worldwide sales at its peak, entrepreneurial achievements, a record label, LL Cool J, Fat Albe... Read more...
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- 13MLMs/ Pyramid SchemesBecause these are businesses that scam people every day and there are a ton of mlms.
- 13The Game Show ScandalsIn the very early days of television there were some infamous scandals were celebrities were revealed to have deliberately done poorly to let the more popular contestants win. This led to a sharp drop... Read more...
- 13Cox EnterprisesI work for Dealertrack which is own by Cox Enterprises. They own Kelly Bluebook and other big companies like that. Where its with cars, I think it would be a big company to look into. Also worth Billi... Read more...
- 13Jollibee/Smash BurgerThey are growing in the United States and all over the world and also acquired Smash Burger recently
- 13Time vs Life (Magazine companies)I think it would be interesting to see the difference between Time Magazine and Life Magazine, how they came about and what they are doing today)
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- 13Why most major companies are AmericanAlways wondered why most major international companies (tech, retail, food... etc) are American? Faceboock, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon to name a few in tech. Mcdonald’s, KFC, Starbucks in food. Walmart,... Read more...
- 13How does a company become and monopolyApple, a big company, is being sued over being a monopoly, but why aren't other companies like Amazon and Walmart.
- 13McDonalds vs JollibeeMcDonalds is the most famous fastfood chain in the world, except in the Philippines. What happened?
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- 13Boomerang rebrand (rise and fall)people have talked about this alot and are enraged more like just no, and want the old boomerng(TV channel) back.
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- 13KikThe rise and fall. Kik was extremely popular but then rapidly declined, I remember using it. So much nostalgia.
- 13The Shaper ImageThe Decline. Why did they discontinue their catalog and close all their stores?
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- 13DVD vs. CDthis is similar to the HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray video, so this should be great to!
- 13The Decline of Camping World... What happened?I think it’s interesting to see what happened that caused the downfall of Camping World
- 13Curiosity StreamI noticed recently when I renewed my subscription with them that they're lacking alot of the content they used to have when I first subscribed to them when they first came out. Things like: walking wi... Read more...
- 13Boscov'sThe rise, fall and rise again This chain of department stores in the Northeast filed for bankruptcy in 2002, but has found their way back to relevancy in that region I would love you to do a video o... Read more...
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- 13Fox Broadcasting CompanyChanging an industry: how it became the first to break away from the big three networks (CBS, NBC and ABC), and how it became from a slow start to one of the most popular networks (especially thanks t... Read more...
- 13BicHow Bic went from Pens to lighters. Owning each market ... its brilliant and i have done search on how they did it qnd what shaped their choices. Perhaps you can enlighten me and your followers. Ju... Read more...
- 13BarillaHow did they get so big? They are known especially for their pasta and pasta products.
- 13Valve CorporationValve is one of the leading software developers and distributors. How has it changed the digital gaming industry rose through tough times?
- 12GraingerGrainger is a large company that provides industrial goods to other large companies. There’s millions of customers and is competing hard with Amazon.
- 12Woolworth's AustraliaIt bugs me when you said woolworth's died out when it's really popular in Australia (and apparently other countries)
- 12BJS vs CostcoI would like to see the main differences between these 2 popular famous warehouses. What makes one so good?
- 12KIAHow big are they? At first, they looked like a cheap car. But over the years they started to look nicer and became more numerous on the roads. How do they compare to Honda?
- 12The Rise and fall of Palm IncThey went from having phones and other hand held devices to eventually being bought out by HP and then completely dissolved.
- 12Hastings Book StoresA few years ago, Hastings Book Store, went out of business and I never knew why? It can't be because of Wal-Mart because Wal-Mart doesn't sell what Hastings used to sell.
- 12Airlines (In General)A lot of people don’t know much about the airline industry.
- 12The Jordan Belford CaseThis video would be an in depth look at the the jordan belford scandal, showing how it happened and what lead to the down fall like your berrny madolf video.
- 12American Motors CorporationI’d love to see a rise and fall and learn about the history of the company 🙂
- 12Taco JohnsHow is the taco place surviving in a Taco Bell, Del Taco and Taco Truck era
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- 12MentosTheir history in Poland/Netherlands, the classic Diet Coke + Mentos trick, and the candy exploration!
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- 12Tiger ElectronicsThe company founded in 1978 was a major competitor in making video game handhelds and has an interesting history of producing electronics.
- 12Vanguard GroupThey are the richest non-bank company in the world with over $5 trillion USD in assets.
- 12SoftbankA Japanese telecoms company that has become a major investor in a surprising amount of Silicon Valley (and other) tech.
- 12Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyYou've done a few other chocolate/candy company's and they were all very good. Ghirardelli has been around a long time, I'm curious to see your take on this company.
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- 12Michelin (Tires and Stars)I found out recently that the famous "Michelin Star" rating for restaurants is actually the same company as the tires! It's such a strange connection in totally different industries, but looking deepe... Read more...
- 12Frontier CommunicationsHow did frontier become a monopoly for internet in certain areas the US and why are they so hated
- 12American Red CrossThe Red Cross has dated back since back in the Civil War, and its also in the Forbes top 100 list (almost top 20!) for biggest charities, it'll be really cool to cover this!
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- 12Polo Ralph LaurenKnown as old man brand. 13% of current costs are in marketing towards Gen Z.
- 12Men's WarehouseThe founder was ousted from his own company and from what I have understood. He started the business selling suits out of his car trunk.
- 12xiaomichina's Apple imitator and has now grown to become one of the largest electronics and IoT maker in China
- 12dot.com bubble and bustCover all the events leading up to the greatest tech crash in history.
- 12Zenith where are they now?Zenith was a company that held a strong presence in the American household from the 20th century. They are one of the first manufactures of the radio and were all over the place in the 90’s with TVs. ... Read more...
- 12TSR (Dungeons & Dragons)Dungeons & Dragons is a billion dollar a year hobby. Given it’s remarkable transition from nerd culture into mainstream popularity, and how it was the gaming industry leader, how did TSR fail?
- 12Federated Department StoresYou know it now as Macy's, but in the early 2000s, they were the Titans of Department Stores. They owned everything, from Foley's to Kaufman's to Marshall Fields and heck, they even sold some stores t... Read more...
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- 12KennerThis is referring to the toy company. They had a sudden explosion then as the years went on droped of the map. What happend?
- 12StudebakerThey were founded in 1852 as a wagon company and lasted for over a century. They were considered the American automobile in their day, hence the reference in We Didn't Start the Fire.
- 12FanaticsThey are taking over the sports apparel industry, have raised prices on most things and now control all the major sports' online stores. Fans don't have much of a choice but to purchase their subpar q... Read more...
- 12Loves Travel StopsMy father has worked for loves for the past 25 years and I did an internship for them one summer. The company came from one man in buffalo Oklahoma as a convenient store and has grow like crazy from t... Read more...
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- 12Nekter Juice BarNekter Juice Bar is expanding like crazy. They were founded in 2010 and already have 140 locations, and 88 were opened since 2016 alone.
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- 12World Hockey AssociationThe rival to the National Hockey Association in the seventies before merging in the eighties. Brought legends like Wayne Gretzky and Teemu Selanne. Doubled the amount of Canadian teams.
- 12P.E.T.A.(Rise and Fall) I believe there should be a video about the “rise” and “fall” of P.E.T.A. as an organization due to controversy and the lack of initiative when it comes to saving the thing the organiz... Read more...
- 12LiveNationThe concert market is a monopoly since the entire supply chain is owned by Livenation. The industry suceeds on the difficulty of aquiring sales and benefits from unethical reselling via scalpers. T... Read more...
- 12Cintas: Bigger than you knowCintas is a Fortune 500 company this episode should happen
- 12JostensWe all encounter Jostens just a few times in our lives around graduation time, and I don't think many people give them much thought. However they're over 120 years old.
- 12RE/MAXHey company man! I myself am on the road to becoming a Real Estate Agent and I've been watching your channel for awhile and I appreciate the hard work and time and effort you put in to make this outst... Read more...
- 12The Decline (and Demise) of Pebble Technology CorporationPebble is the company that arguably created the first ever “modern smartwatch” (one with an App Store and different watch-faces), and were one of the most successful companies to announce and fund the... Read more...
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- 12Pluto TVIt was one of the first (if not the first) free live tv service. If it was not for Pluto TV there would probably not be Stirr and Amazon TV is talking about starting a service like it
- 12AlphabetThe parent company of Google, this tech giant is BIGGER THAN YOU KNOW!
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- 12StarzStarz is premium channel for movies! For rise fall and rise agian or Bigger than you know!
- 12AND1If you were the a kid in the late 90s or early 2000s like me, there's a good chance you loved watching people like the Professor, Spyda, or Escalade and had an AND1 trash talk shirt. However, since th... Read more...
- 12Target U.S. vs Target AustraliaSurprisingly there no relations between the US and Australia verisons of the store but there both pretty similar in the logo and there both discount stores?!
- 12Dean foodsI know it just came out in the news, but seeing a video on how the no. 1 milk company is now filing for bankruptcy really sounds interesting to me.
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- 12ImaxIMAX is an extremely popular movie theater company that through the years has always shown movies in great quality and sold yummy (but overpriced) food and drinks to enjoy while watching a film.
- 12DuPont ChemicalThey produce chemicals regardless of the harm they cause to the environment or their own employees. There have been Superfund sites named EI DuPont Chemical. In the nineties, I worked for a waste reme... Read more...
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- 12Mrs. Fields Cookies - rise and fallCookie chain popular inside shopping malls are hardly seen anymore.
- 12Great Wolf LodgeIt’s a hotel/water park chain designed for families. They’re unique for offering not just a water park, but Magiquest, an interactive game played throughout the hotel. They’ve recently expanded to the... Read more...
- 12The QVCYes, but the TV channel. Idk what is really is, or what kind of video you would even make on them. I feel as if many don’t know much about them.
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- 12Go Animate/VyondDo a Rise And Fall video since they are struggling ever since they got a knew CEO and removed the most used program the Leagcy Video Maker (LVM for short) and upgraded there subscription plan to $299.... Read more...
- 12Laika animation studiosOriginally known as Vinton studios ( behind the California rasins and the noid) the company founder (father of claymation) was kicked out by a Nike co founder , who placed his cousin in charge and cha... Read more...
- 12SegwayHow it went through what was supposed to be the future of personal travel hailed by Steve Jobs, through the death of the last owner (by riding his Segway off a cliff) through to their bankruptcy this ... Read more...
- 12How about the biggest companies you (the viewer) have never heard of.There are a ton of companies that fly under the radar of the vast majority of people for many reasons. I think that exploring companies such as this would be very interesting.
- 12What happened to Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)?With Jerry Lewis and the iconic Telethon, MDA used to be the biggest name in charity and non profit, but has declined over the years.
- 12TopgolfIt's a company founded in 2000 in the UK. I'd love to know how they got so big and how it got successful. Whether or not they can be a big name for the future. How it impacts the game of golf and w... Read more...
- 12Kyoto AnimationThe one anniversary since the fire has passed. The studio offers paid salary and benefits to animators in Japan along with producing quality animated movies and TV series.
- 12Defy Media scandalHow Multi channel network Defy media stole $1.7 Million from shows and creators like Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox sketch comedy series Smosh and Matthew Patricks game theroy.
- 12Troll DollsTroll Dolls have become a thing of the padt.I am talking the Russ and Ace novelty. I try to find info on the companies that made Ace novelty and sometimes even the iconic Russ Troll. Dam original trol... Read more...
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- 12ExxonMobil vs ShellThese two companies have been rivals for over 120 years and played major roles in many of the most important world events over the past century. Although they have historically had very similar busine... Read more...
- 12NFL Network and NFL RedZoneI am proud to say I love football and I need a comparing network series on your channel which the first episode of the comparing network series will be NFL Network and NFL RedZone. I need to see that ... Read more...
- 12WEBTVAt one time in the late 90's, WEBTV was the 2nd biggest INternet provider in the US, only trailing AOL.
- 12Aston MartinThis company has been on series of twists and turns. It continued to accumulate debt since appoint of former CEO Andy Palmer, struck no luck with its IPO, oversupplied cars to dealers with not enough ... Read more...
- 12Qdoba - Finding an IdentityOkay so this one is pretty interesting. Its history is quite a bit harder to track because Qdoba isn't publicly traded, but you can get a basic idea of how they were doing because they were owned by J... Read more...
- 12PeacockWould be interesting how they’re doing. How much they’ve put into advertisement because I’ve seen them everywhere and what they’re deal with Xfinity is doing for them. Etc.
- 12H MartHow did they become one of, if not the biggest asian supermarket chain in the US?
- 12Tic TacsHow the came to be. So popular, many flavors and how the came out in the top of the competitive market.
- 12Capital One vs. Credit OneThey have similar logos, business, and names. They got their own unique successes is marketing, but mostly capital one. Although, credit one does sponsor nascar one of most popular sports in America.
- 12Haribo GoldBearsThis gummy bear company was founded 100years ago in 1920 on December 13th.
- 12YelpI was doing my research about the company for a school project this is 75 % of my grade. Yelp was an all-time high back in 2014 but never could reach that all-time high now. In 2019 Yelp hired a compa... Read more...
- 12LexusThe first Lexus was a huge success in the US and it’s an interesting story how it came to be.
- 12The NFT FadBefore I get more into this, I want to say that this may be one of the most controversial subjects to talk about since it's recent & people having very strong opinions on it. There's been a vir... Read more...
- 12PhillipsThis episode idea would fit under "Bigger than you know". Not only do they make home electronics, but also some health products
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- 12Hilton hotelsI have heard they had a major first mover advantage I want to know how they changed the industry and how they pioneered new ideas and shaped the industry.Also how they lost there crown to Marriott due... Read more...
- 12Ancestry.com - How They Got So BigThey are the most profitable genealogy company in the U.S. They own FindAGrave.com along with records of family trees, historical records and conduct DNA tests for their consumers in collaboration wit... Read more...
- 12Why Their Successful - Walter White's Meth EmpireFunny April fool's video maybe. Talking with the classic Company Man style, while never mentioning that its fictitious, and going through the video the same as any other talking about the history and ... Read more...
- 12Bang Energy DrinksFor a long time (years?) I saw Bang drinks EVERYWHERE. I saw they just filed for bankruptcy and I wonder what happened to them. Did they expand too fast? I did always wonder why they had so many diffe... Read more...
- 12Christmas tree shopsChristmas Tree Shops started in the 1950s as a holiday gift shop located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The founder, Charles Bilezikian, would sell Christmas trees and gifts in the summer to supplement h... Read more...
- 12SERIES IDEA: Meger MadnessA Series focusing on major mergers/buyouts in business that changed their industry and the business world For Better (Disney+Pixar) or worse (AOL+Time Warner)
- 12Yellow CorporationIt's a trucking company that's been around for almost 100 years. I was checking their stocks and they were selling for $450,000 in 2005 and have been around $1,000 for the last 10 years (they're aroun... Read more...
- 12Tropicana vs. Minute MaidThe two big names in orange juice (owned ironically by soda giants - PepsiCo owns Tropicana and the Coca-Cola Company owns Minute Maid)
- 12See's CandyTheir Chocolate is delicious and easily the best chocolate store out there. The store itself has a clean look to it. Over 100 years in the business started and still thrives in San Francisco. Mary See... Read more...
- 12Bud LightThe abrupt and decisive decline of Bud Light because of their out of touch woke marketing ideas would be fascinating.
- 12Draftkings vs. BETMGM vs. FanDuel - The Rise of Online SportsbettingWith new regulations permitting online gambling in certain states, some companies have pounced on the chance at capturing interested consumers. How do they make money? How do they attract consumers? A... Read more...
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- 11How the video game market has been been changed due to loot boxes/mircotransactionsThis topic is a great idea, there's so much around the topic. Laws are being discussed and public backlash is immense (Star Wars battlefront 2 is a great example). Maybe see how much the industry made... Read more...
- 11CAT constitutionThese guys are pretty big be nice to know how they got there.
- 11Round1They've been a successful arcade company in Japan for definitely over a decade now. In 2014, they opened a arcade in California and they've been very successful over in the US. If would be fun to look... Read more...
- 11Blue DiamondLiterally everything they do is related to almonds. Not one thing doesnt contain almonds, and they have a decent array of products.
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- 11The rise of Philip Morris/MarlboroConsidering cigarettes are products that are likely to be the causee of a smokers death, why and how have Philip Morris and Marlboro gotten so big? and stayed that way
- 11Save ALot Grocery storeThe story behind this grocery store would be interesting
- 11Qdoba Vs. ChipotleYou should do a video on the difference between the brands, the prices, quality and the individual aspects such as how they compare sales wise. You should also try to show how they compare throughout ... Read more...
- 11AB InBevThey recently acquired SAB Miller and are the largest beer brewer in the world, but I doubt many people know how many beer brands they actually own. The original brewery supposedly dates from the 14th... Read more...
- 11Decline of WNBAWNBA is 70% owned by NBA. It has been losing money since its inception. Collective Bargaining Agreement is up for renegotiation soon
- 11IndyCarFastest growing Motorsport. Also has a split and a reunion. Very interesting company.
- 11FIFAIt is such a big organisation which brings in billions of dollars from each World Cup and many other events
- 11Alamo Drafthouse CinemaWith the Advent of "full service" movie theaters where patrons can not only enjoy a full bar but full meal table service, I thought it would be interesting to talk about some of the pioneers in this s... Read more...
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- 11Spotify vs Apple MusicThis is great topic just beacause of the fact that is a Battle between two big corporations trying to accomplish the same thing. Also the fact apple has tried to conquer the already stable ground that... Read more...
- 11JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America & Wells FargoHow it become the juggernaut they are today?
- 11KinkosKinkos started in a garage, then became huge, then became Fedex kinkos, now is called Fedex office
- 11How big is Reliance ?Reliance is one of the largest Company in India. they operate telecom industry - Jio(offers the cheapest 4G data in the globe), Mobile, Oils, etc
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- 11FoxxconThe maker of all gadgets all major companies from Amazon to Google to Sony it manufacturers for all of them
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- 11Lone Star steakhouseThey used to be real huge, now they only have 2 locations, I wonder what went wrong
- 11Bitcoin and Bitcoin cashCatch people up to what gave birth to the movement, and why the Bitcoin split into Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Cash!
- 11Sky zoneThey have had unbelievable expansion in the last couple of years.for example from 2011 to 2018 they have gone from 14 locations to 149 , in America alone! There are trendy and popular among kids and a... Read more...
- 11Spaghetti WarehouseThey seemed to be in a lot more places when I was younger and I'd love to know what became of them and also curious the history of what would make someone make such a crazy, elaborate restaurant with ... Read more...
- 11PerkinsA breakfast place kind of like Panera that I loved when I was a kid, but I don't see them anymore, so...What Happened?
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- 11Kenny Rogers ChickenJust saw that Kenny Rogers is in the hospital. Haven't thought anything about these places since the 90s. They used to be everywhere and seemingly vanished overnight.
- 11Aldi and Trader Joes - Why Two Different Names?Kinda Shocking that Aldi and Trader Joes are the same.
- 11Whatsapp VS messengerI think it can be a really good idea and interesting to see how they compete. 😀
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- 11Zildjian Vs Sabian CymbalsA family owned company that's been around for ages (1600s) and the feud which caused a split into the two most well known companies in drumming.
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- 11The Habit Burger GrillPretty Underrated burger chain, could potentially be a sudden Rise perhaps?
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- 11IndyCar vs CART/Champ CarThe Most Famous Race in America is the Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500) There was been a battle over What Race body had the Rights over this. Indycar is the second biggest Motorsport series in America tod... Read more...
- 11Mixer vs TwitchBecause it seems like they do the same thing, and it just sounds like a good video title
- 11H E BIt is a regional grocery chain here in Texas . It is privately owned like Aldi . I just finished that video you put out. It is over hundred years old. Very popular.
- 11Wakefern (Shoprite)Would love to see a video about the rise of Shoprite's parent company Wakefern Food Corp. How did they start? How did they grow to have one of the biggest grocery stores in the US.
- 11Spotify vs. PandoraThese two music streaming apps are so similar. You should probably do a video of the comparison of these.
- 11TexacoIn the '90s, Texaco was THE place to fill up with gas. It wasn't stations like BP, Shell, Gulf or Citgo. In the early 2000s, though, the company soon came crashing down. But they have managed to stay ... Read more...
- 11Public StorageIn 2017 the company generated revenue of more than $2.5 billion. That is more than the revenue generated by its four largest competitors: Extra Space Storage, CubeSmart, Life Storage and U-Haul.
- 11Stater Bros MarketA small but successful private retail store company founded in 1936 with 171 stores in California with 18,000 employee's and a revenue of 4.2 billion and was featured in the Fortune 500 in 2006.
- 11VizioIt's a tv company I see a lot in stores but people really don't talk about it. I also want to see the history about the tv company because I don't know a single thing about the company.
- 11Fanta (product)I've always wondered how Fanta grew to be the way it is nowadays, considering it initally began during the second world war. How did it come to be, and how did it get so big?
- 11AutoZone vs O'RileysInterested to see the two biggest names in the automotive part sales
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- 11Hello KittyHello Kitty is an icon and many people don't exactly know how it started out. How many characters have their own toaster print. I figured it would be a good idea to know where this beloved character c... Read more...
- 11AIG (American International Group)AIG's history is chock full of interesting twists in turns ranging from its involvement in locating bomb plants in WW2 with the OSS (Precursor to the CIA) to managing relations with the Soviet Union t... Read more...
- 11MaverikIs a chain of convenience stores/gas stations that started way back in 1928 and continues to grow in the Midwest and is gonna continue growing. It’s owned by a larger company called FJ Management. It’... Read more...
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- 11LinkedInI think it would be cool to know the history of THE business social media network.
- 11Sport ChaletThe decline of Sport Chalet, once a popular sports store I used to go to when I was younger
- 11NBC bigger than you knowNBC owns more companies than most know about. You should do a video on it
- 11Bose CorporationFor it's entire existence BOSE has been an extremely innovative and unique company that is worth 3.8 billion dollars today. It was founded by Amar Bose a MIT professor in 1964, who invented a very uni... Read more...
- 11Cub FoodsI personally work at a Cub Foods and I've always wondered why they never expand. They just stay in the Minnesota and Illinois area.
- 11Purple Mattress CompanyTheir ads have started appearing everywhere on the Internet lately
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- 11Hard Rock Cafe vs Rainforest CafeThey are both very well known but regional cafes. It would be interesting to go into depth on both tops
- 11PatreonPatreon, started by a videographer and Youtube musician, has been an incredibly revolutionary tool, which has most likely shaped the way content is created on Youtube and beyond. Definitely worth a vi... Read more...
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- 11Mall of AmericaThe worlds biggest mall, is it staying afloat in a world where malls are dying
- 11Disney plus vs NetflixA lot of people are wondering if they should cancel their Netflix subscription for Disney Plus since it's cheaper, but is it actually better? Was it a good idea for Disney to make a streaming service?... Read more...
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- 11Casey's General StoreI know it's more of a Midwest thing, but I see them popping up everywhere and would like to know a bit of a back story of how they came about. Their pizza is also one of the best! This probably isn't ... Read more...
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- 11Huggies vs pampersThey have always been the top two well known diaper brands. I would like to see the similarities and differences
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- 11KB Toys vs. Toys 'R' UsSo much to talk about between the 2 largest toy store chains in the United States.
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- 11Modell's Sporting GoodsThey just filed CH 11 Bankruptcy and i used to work for them. I wanted ur opinion on how this could happen. I love ur work btw. Even if u dont choose me imma still watch. Keep up the great work
- 11YamahaSeems like they make everything from pianos to motorcycles - how did they end up that way?
- 11Thomas and Friends and Shining Time Station why two namesThomas and Friends and Shining Time Station why two names
- 11The Rise and Fall of THXBack in the day,THX was a huge thing but now I guess the logo and the sound had disappeared.What happened to the company that once gave us Nightmares
- 11DuMont Television NetworkOne of four US national television networks during the golden age of television. It failed by 1956 while the other three are still successful today.
- 11DuracellI think Duracell is a very ignored company even though it is one of the top tier battery companies. Duracell vs. Energizer would be really cool.
- 11ARAMCO/EMAAR/DAMAC/EMIRATES/ AND MOREI love your videos! But as an arabic viewer, i would love to see you cover some companies that are based in the Middle East/GCC. There are multiple multi-billion dollar companie over here which would ... Read more...
- 11Life Magazine“Life Magazine” drove American culture for decades and then just disappeared. Long before the decline of the rest of the magazine industry, that suffered due to the internet and the recession. Apparen... Read more...
- 11Reader's DigestThe huge success of this general-interest magazine, published since 1922 reaching near 50 editions in 21 languages
- 11Joe's Crab ShackI made my dad take me here regularly as a kid. I LOVED their fried clams, and the interior decor was really something. It was a little wonderland for someone who loved the ocean so much. Anyway... Read more...
- 11Hudson SoftThis Video Game Company had made classics, like Bomberman. But then, Konami bought Hudson and it ceased to exist in 2012. Now Konami has the rights to Bomberman and maybe other Hudson IPs. What Happen... Read more...
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- 11Universal Music GroupThey are one of the biggest recording groups in the world
- 11NECPeople do videos on Nintendo and Sega all the time, but NEC is a major Japanese company who at one point was the #2 competitior to Nintendo in Japan. How did they develop and why did they make a brief... Read more...
- 11Apollo Global ManagementI've noticed a theme in the last several "decline of" videos, which I sum up by misquoting Percy Bysshe Shelley's 'Ozymandias': "And on their grave these words appear: 'Bought by Apollo Capital Manag... Read more...
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- 11fandangoalways been confused as to what they are? and what they are up to these days? also there is a wrestler with the same name. idk fun tangent
- 11PampersThey seem so big in the diaper industry that it makes me wonder how it’s so big.
- 11Maxwell House.Maxwell House is worthy of a video because like it's competition, it not only creates and sells a product, but it probably has an interesting story.
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- 11AVIS / THRIFTY Car RentalBecause if you did one on "Hertz" than this is definitely worth doing
- 11Ball mason jarsThe history of the company and/or jars, and where they stand today.
- 11Apple vs AppleSame names, different products and an almost 40 year old dispute between Apple Inc. and Apple Records.
- 11Waffle House vs. Huddle HouseA comparison of these seemingly very similar companies.
- 11Blue Apron vs Hello FreshBecause Blue Apron and Hello Fresh have been the two biggest meal kit delivery services for about a decade now.
- 11Rise and Fall of HeelysVery popular shoe brand in the 2000s. Shoe with a single wheel at the back. Rarely been heard of since
- 11Fred Meyer vs (Fred) MeijerBoth grocery stores. Both have the same sounding name. Turns out Meijer's first name was also Fred. How'd this happen?!?
- 11DC Comics Vs DC Shoes Logo LawsuitThere's a Californian company known as DC Shoes, making skateboarding fashion gear. Their logo is a D and a C (of course). Back in 2008, DC Comics decided to sue them for trademark breach of their ... Read more...
- 114 year anniversaryGood video because May 12, 2021 will mark the 4 year anniversary on your YouTube Channel.
- 11Windows 95It was huge and I believe this was due to Microsoft getting split up
- 11JourneysHow did they get so big? Could also work as a versus episode against Foot Locker, due to it being described as "the anti-Foot Locker."
- 11Madhouse (Japanese animation Studio)Madhouse has made many Anime popular that are very well known in the USA as well as many American cartoons, including Death Note, Cardcaptor Sakura, BeyBlade, One Punch Man, the Street fighter Cartoon... Read more...
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- 11Groupo BimboBigger than you know. It is the largest baking manufacturer in the world and has acquired some of the largest companies in the food industry.
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- 11My little pony 80’s fadVery intesting I am looking forward to this topic very soon!
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- 11Triple 5 GroupThey own the Mall of America, West Edmonton Mall, and the American Dream Mall. (American Dream being a recently purchased, failing mall) It would be nice to see how they got to own the largest malls i... Read more...
- 11CD's vs Cartridges on Video Game Consoles in the 90'sYou could maybe talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both, why Nintendo decided to go with cartridges and why Sony and Sega decided to go with CD's, etc.
- 11Kenny Rogers RoastersKenny Rogers Roasters is what seems to be an American-style restaurant similar to Boston Market. It was originally started in America, though interestingly all locations there closed and now it operat... Read more...
- 11Sony Pictures AnimationThis is a great topic for a rise and then fall and rise again because during the 21st century they have been having a Rise (2004-2012) Fall (2012-2018) and Rise Again (2018-Present). They been making ... Read more...
- 11Impossible FoodsIt would be interesting to compare Impossible foods with Beyond Meat. The rise in popularity in vegan and meat alternatives is growing. It is a fairly new and developing market.
- 11Nickelodeon vs Disney channelwhy did nickelodeon gave up on the old school fight
- 11WarnerMedia and AT&T Potential Merger ExplainedI am confused about the impending merger, if anyone could explain it, it is you.
- 11Nestle vs Kellogg’sKellogg’s struggling to expand vs nestle who’s already well and one of their biggest competitors
- 11BMW, Mercedes and Volkwagen Audi Group VAGThree of the biggest German Car brands and how their history in the world war and their competition with each other got them to become to big luxury brands that own many others.
- 11Blackstone GroupThis Company is involved in the leverage buyouts of companies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blackstone_Group https://www.blackstone.com/
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- 11TransUnion: Changing IndustriesTransUnion went from being a railroad to a credit reporting agency. That's a pretty big switch and would make an interesting video.
- 11Spalding VS WilsonThese are the biggest two companies for sports equipment.
- 11Dreamworks vs PixarThe history of both companies and which one makes better movies in your opinion
- 11Swiss Miss: Switching IndustriesThis topic I think would be an interesting company. It is not your standard buisness
- 11Family home entertainmentMost of us millenials grew up on these videos but they don't make them anymore (as far as I know) and it seems that you can't get most on DVD.
- 11Westinghouse Electric CorporationI knew this company, with a great reputation in the electric utility industry, for many, many years. George Westinghouse was a giant, first offering built homes to rent for his employees and then maki... Read more...
- 11Grocery outletThey have food that is surplus or that is close to expiring so they have really good prices.
- 11Carnival CorporationPeople usually think of Carnival Cruise Line when they hear carnival, but that’s just one line that Carnival Corp owns, along with Princess, Costa, AIDA, and much more. They’re the biggest cruise comp... Read more...
- 11KlondikeKlondike announced they're discontinuing the Choco Taco. What's that about?
- 11IlluminationBecause of despicable me and the minions. And they made a meme about the let it grow song from the Lorax movie!!!! And also, because of the Grinch movie. And that gorilla singing I'm still standing fr... Read more...
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- 11Less Than You ThinkA series about trademarked products that are used as catchall terms like "zipper, "velcro," "sticky note," etc. and how/if the trademark owners have lost said trademarks why.
- 11Dillard’sAs of last year, up 14x since pandemic. Covering of Macys made me realize this is an anchor store everyone has seen, but probably doesn’t know much about. Possible a Where Are They Now? Or some new ... Read more...
- 11Calvin KleinThe Rise and Fall? No designer was bigger (and more controversial) than Calvin Klein in the 1980s and 1990s. Iconic ads featuring Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg and a young Brooke Shields changed the face... Read more...
- 11TrolliCandy company that is awesome but never gets acknowledged. Sour gummy worms
- 11Häagen-DazsThey're so famous and large. And the revival of Ben and Jerry's . I'm asking myself how they become so famous.
- 11Nebula (the streaming service)Basically nebula is a streaming service owned by standard broadcast LLC, and it’s creators. The creators are mostly existing YouTubers, but they own half of the company. So every subscription is split... Read more...
- 11FandomWhy they're hated and how they became the largest wiki hosting platform.
- 10Hunt brothers pizzaTheir business model is different from anything I've ever seen before. They have some of the best pizza out there, but I've only ever seen them and places like gas stations and convenience stores. The... Read more...
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- 10Music Stores (CDs, Vinyl)A staple of anyones life as kid older than 35. Back in the music days, people used to line up at midnight for new releases
- 10Kings DominionIt is a large amusement park and could be great for a summer video due to higher traffic during those months.
- 10Tetra PakI'm curious to see more information than a brand name on a packet of orange juice.
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- 10Harry PotterAll the merchendice and revenue from films and how it's not died down when it's had so long to. Maybe a bigger than you know because if you look at hp merch there are millions of items.
- 10TCLHow are their TVs so much cheaper compared to competitors like Samsung, etc?
- 10My Buddysince Mike did an episode on Cabbage Patch dolls a while back he should do one on the My Buddy doll that was popular in the 80's
- 10Gold Medal Products Co.The American company Gold Medal is behind most of the snacks and confections served at fairs, carnivals, theme parks, and tourist destinations. I would love to hear about their history and market domi... Read more...
- 10K’NEXThe children’s building toy. The history of K’NEX and the evolution of the toy to include micro K’NEX and blocks. There was a whole subculture on the internet from 2006 onward who build everything fro... Read more...
- 10WrestleManiaThis topic is worthy because WrestlMania evolve from going from arenas to NFL stadiums. The event evolved from being on closed circuit to pay per view to streaming.
- 10Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesIt would be great to know the rise, fall, & rise again of the TMNT franchise from 1984 to today.
- 10Incredible universeHow did such an amazing idea of a store fail in just a few years of it's life
- 10Dow Jones vs. NASDAQ vs S&P 5003 different stock indices, whats the difference and what does each tell about the economy?
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- 10Premier LeagueIt has a global audience of over billion. Probably the biggest sports league outside the USA
- 10Tv show FranchisesDo a video on “Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune” their international impact and why their US counterparts were the most successful!
- 10GuinnessI had to do some research on the founder of Guinness back in school, and after visiting their brewery I found out they have a large amount of beers that aren't available anymore, or were for exclusive... Read more...
- 10Blackberry/Research In MotionThe Decline Of series, or even Rise and Fall and Rise Again, as they're slightly coming back.
- 10Frosted FlakesLess an idea for a company more for the brand! I specifically want to know your thoughts on the flavors they've released, Like Frosted Flakes Gold which is my favorite (RIP)
- 10Emirates AirlinesI'm curious on how Emirates Airlines got so big the past couple years. It's based in the United Arab Emirates, not that many people live there and yet this past year it was the number 4 airline accord... Read more...
- 10Life touchThey are the people who take school pictures I want to know why they do it for all the schools
- 10PalmPalm was once the top dog if smartphone and now people barely remember them
- 10ZildjianZildjian Cymbals Is One Of The Oldest Companies They Were Started In 1623 If I'm Not Mistaken And Are A Personal Topic Since I Am A Drummer Would Love To See It Since It Has A Lot Of History -Sincerly... Read more...
- 10Companies behind Area 51The mystique of Area 51, and the companies behind it such as the airlines, security, etc. There have been other vloggers however they are more on the gotcha side of reporting. Just be respectful when ... Read more...
- 10CuisinArtOnce upon a time, their name was synonymous with "blender". Now, they make pretty much everything kitchen appliance-related. What's their story?
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- 10MedtronicMedtronic is the top medical device company in the world for 2018 with an impressive annual revenue nearly $30 billion in 2017. It may not be a household name, but I think you audience would be sur... Read more...
- 10Star WarsI’d love to know the backstory of how Star Wars became a hit franchise. I want to know how popular it is now.
- 10Trans World AirlinesIconic brand name in US History. 3rd largest airline in the world. Fascinating history of corporate mismanagement, countless bankruptcies, infamous hijackings and crashes, but they hung on for 76 year... Read more...
- 10Pepboys vs Advance Auto PartsThey are two big auto parts stores and people in the US like to fix their own cars.
- 10Walden Books & B Dalton Bookswhat happened to the mall book stores and how did they play into the current state of book selling
- 10College Board/ACTThese are two of the biggest players in standardized testing nationally (and maybe even internationally). It would be interesting to see how they got their start and the different aspects of their bus... Read more...
- 10AMF Bowling alleysI’ve bowled ever since I was a kid and have always known the AMF company. That being said I know nothing about them, and I would be willing to bet most people have had a night out with friends at an A... Read more...
- 10UltravioletIn the late 2000’s Ultraviolet was the way of the future. A partnership between several major motion picture studios and the way to bring your physical library into the digital age. Now… They’re out o... Read more...
- 10H&M, Forever 21, and Zara: the environmental impact of fast fashionAmericans approximately discard 13.1 million tons of textiles a year, and only about 15% of that is reclaimed for recycling. These companies have a huge impact in the environment, since most of all th... Read more...
- 10The Swatch GroupThe largest wristwatch conglomerate in the world recently bought the largest generic movement manufacturer, ETA SA, which has been seen as an attempt to corner the market. Swatch Group has a long hist... Read more...
- 10Steak & AleThere used to be Steak & Ale restaurants in many different locations throughout the USA, and now there are None. What happened?
- 10Beatrice FoodsIt's the story of a company that started from humble beginnings in the dairy industry, to becoming a conglomerate, and later meeting it's downfall being bought by KKR and having it all being sold off ... Read more...
- 10American Eagle OutfittersThis brand of jeans has coming out from competition with Hollister Co. It looks like it has taken jeans market. Should have a video about battle with Hollister Co.
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- 10yankee candle vs. kringle candletwo different candle companies started by the same family with headquarters 15 miles away from each other. would be interesting to hear the whole story
- 10Media PlayWas my favorite store growing up, it was a Game Store, Movie Store, Music Store, and book store. Super unique. Sad when it closed. Would be an interesting video about why it closed down.
- 10Unityit's a game engine that a lot of Indies (lone game developers) use and some big studies
- 10Marathon Petroleum Corporationlargest petroleumrefinery operator in the United Stated
- 10CurvesThey seemed to pop up everywhere in the early 2000s then seemed to disappear just as quick
- 10Energizer Holdings Inc.a lot more than just Energizer batteries bigger than you know
- 10General Mills monster cerealsWhy are Count Chocula, Franken Berry & Boo Berry cerals only made available for sale in October when you used to be able to buy them year round?
- 10Dixon TiconderogaHow have they come to be the one most well-known pencil company in the world?
- 10Subway VS Jimmy JohnsCurious to see what is the difference between both the “freaky fast” and healthy sandwich choices in the United States
- 10Autozone. How did they get so big?Every place you go in the US you see an Autozone in each town. How can they survive? They have about 5,600 stores in the US.
- 10The fall of Google Play MusicGoogle is slowly fading out Google Play Music for their YouTube Music platform. A look into why Google Play never got as big as other services and how YouTube Music could exist in the streaming world ... Read more...
- 10Blaze PizzaThe crazy amount of growth the company has had in the past 3 years.
- 10CutcoTheir shady business practices that target desperate high school and college students have been put under multiple lawsuits. There are allegations that the company is a pyramid scheme that has been on... Read more...
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- 10Bell Telephone, AT&T, Baby BellsThe Bell Corp was a huge Monopoly broken up into some other major Telecom corporations today, such as AT&T and Verizon. A video detailing the story on that would be cool
- 10Vat 19Innovating the market with neat items that most of the time are useful! Love to see Something different and Obscure like this on your Channel!
- 10American Football LeagueThe original rival for the NFL, bringing football to several new markets and doubling the amount of teams.
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- 10iOS vs androidHave been on iOS and android but I don't which one is beter!
- 10Kids"R"UsA now dead division of Toys"R"Us, Kids"R"Us was a once thriving clothes store (like Gap Kids, etc) and yet only lasted 20 years.
- 10wienerschnitzelI feel like when i was kid, wienerschnitzel was more or less popular back than with their on going commercials but, nowadays, you never hear anyone talk about them anymore anymore, like what happened ... Read more...
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- 10LunchablesTo me, everyone is sleeping on this company. I love the product and I really want to know history of it
- 10F1 is Bigger than you knowF1 was sold for 8 billion dollars a few years ago. Bernie Ecclestone the former man behind F1 has a net worth of 2.5 billion. His daughter had a British TV show can The Billion $$$$ Dollar Girl. The t... Read more...
- 10DailymotionFor some individuals, dailymotion was an alternative to YouTube and it still exists but has been greatly overshadowed. How and why did they decline and what is the appeal for their continued existence... Read more...
- 10Del MonteThey can lots of stuff. They have Del Monte fresh and I think they have a few other stuff. I think it would be interesting to know how one of the biggest canners ( I don't know if that's the correct w... Read more...
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- 10Empire TodayI remember seeing their ads in the 2000s and early 2010s at my grandparents house and I think alot of people don't remember them Link to a ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwJQQux0TF0
- 10PlaymobilA toy company that failed to achieve as much popularity as Lego and nowadays nobody plays with it anymore.
- 10CarMaxThey were created out of circuit city several years before it died and have grown to become a huge company. They have had issues with recalls and overall quality and satisfaction yet people still loya... Read more...
- 10Fresh and EasyI noticed for the last couple of years it been less to no fresh and easy stores. I live on Las Vegas area and they all closed down. I wonder what happened to these chains pf grocery stores. I didnt re... Read more...
- 10DreamWorks VS IlluminationsTwo of the biggest animation Studios in the world that have rivels for a while now, and thought it would be a good idea to compare them.
- 10Giant tigerNobody in Canada knows if giant tiger is doing well or not. If you could clear that up all canadians would be grateful!
- 10Pepperidge FarmsHey man, I love your videos and so do my parents! I went to the grocery store yesterday and saw how many products Pepperidge Farms makes. I was wondering if you could make a video talking about how bi... Read more...
- 10Tiffany & CoIt has been around for nearly 180 years, and there is no video on it? It should have a long history for a company that has been around that long.
- 10Tim Hortons Vs Dunkin Donutsthey're so much alike but so different at the same time
- 10The rise and fall of the discovery channelA few years ago I watched the discovery channel almost everyday but the quality of its content has greatly deteriorated through the years . I wish the discovery channel continued to talk about nature ... Read more...
- 10Rooster TeethI would love to see a video onthe Rooster Teeth company. One off the first companies that was dedicated for making entertainment for the internet.
- 10Pep BoysManny, Mo and Jack have been selling parts for years. What made them so successful?
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- 10Tyson FoodsI cannot think of a bigger meat company today. https://www.tysonfoods.com/our-brands Can you?
- 10Pacific Gas & ElectricThey are the public utility for Central and Northern California. There was a movie called Erin Brockovich that was about how they knowingly let people live with poisonous water and soil and tried t... Read more...
- 10Android vs. iPhoneThis is worthy of a video because people would most likely watch it
- 10NextelThe rise and fall. Growing up Nextel was the Premium cell phone company to be with. Everyone had one and if you didn’t, you wanted one. The push to talk was revolutionary at the time and due to the lo... Read more...
- 10REIIncredible businesses strategy for appealing to the outdoorsy people. REI is similar to Bass Pro Shop but it’s a lot more focused on professional outdoor sports like hiking, rock climbing, mountaineer... Read more...
- 10Why is ToysRus starting to expand?How did Toys R Us manage to pull off getting back on their feet after bankruptcy?
- 10Wendy's vs Burger KingBurger King and Wendy's have been neck and neck for second biggest burger chain in America for quite some time and I want to know who you think will come out on top
- 10CenturyLinkThe original AT&T and nearly all their competitors have combined into 3 massive companies: AT&T, Verizon, and CenturyLink. Most of the rural & competitive Internet providers along with one... Read more...
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- 10Great Clips vs SupercutsAn analysis on the competing salon companies with a possible history on hair salon franchises.
- 10McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Cengage, Wiley Textbook PublishersPublishing corporations that provide a lion-share of all textbooks I had in college & probably true for most college students & alumni. Intriguing to know how long they have been around & ... Read more...
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- 10Duck DonutsThis would be a great video because they are mostly on the east coast but are expanding.
- 10WordpressIt is a very popular blogging platform, even today. It would be cool to see some information on it.
- 10Why are leveraged buyouts made?In so many cases, it seems that leveraged buyouts are the death of a company. Why do they still happen so often?
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- 10Sunbeam Television CorporatioThis is basically, a tribute to Ed ansin, and his father Sidney. Sunbeam television, is known for it's emphasis on tabloid journalism, but most of all to community involvement. They own WSVN in ... Read more...
- 10G4TVHas an interesting history, merged with Tech TV, and is making a return in 2021.
- 10JCPenney vs MacysThese are two of the largest deparmet stores in history and still are two out the 5 or 10 deparment stores now days .
- 10George Lucas and lucasfilmHow George Lucas change business how did lucasfilm change the industry there are n
- 10Westfield VS Simon Property GroupSimon & Westfield are the 2 largest mall owners in the USA
- 10GildanI bet half of the people reading this are wearing a Gildan shirt. For some reason, no matter what event you go to, if you got a free shirt, the tag said Gildan. Also can you talk about how their si... Read more...
- 10Hess gasoline and toy trucksThis company started a very long time ago, and somehow went from gasoline to toy trucks, and the gas stations in my area were bought out by speedway. History on the great brand, rise and fall, maybe? ... Read more...
- 10dELiA*sThis was a catalog I used to get all the time as a teen. The company sold clothing and accessories for teen girls, and was really, really big. All my friends got the catalog. We tried to convince our ... Read more...
- 10Honeybaked Ham Co.After the Boston Market video it would be interesting to see one covering the current state of this company due to them having a similar focus on selling 'homemade' meals as an alternative to fast foo... Read more...
- 10Facebook vs MySpaceFacebook, in the 2000s, competed with another social media platform called MySpace and I think it would be a good video comparing the histories and also MySpace’s decline and Facebook’s Rise
- 10Shark CleaningWhy they're successful. A lot of people buy their vacuums and swear by that brand and product.
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- 10McMaster CarrPrivate, century old juggernaut that is huge but almost unheard of.
- 10Viz MediaThey are a Japanese Manga & Anime Company, that controls 23% market share of the US graphic novel industry. To put that in perspective, DC is 14% & Marvel is 10%.
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- 10Baush & Lomb/LuxotticaMy wife and I just got some new RayBans, and were wondering if they were made in china, and we found out that they were never a stand alone company, and were started by B&L and recently bought by ... Read more...
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- 10Oakley - How Did They Get So Big?Oakley has steadily become one of the most successful athletic apparel/sunglasses companies. Their story dates back to the mid-1970s and their connection to the U.S. Army is also worth noting.
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- 10MargaritavilleTheir growth is insane! They have dozens of restaurants, hotels, a cruise line, an island, and casinos.
- 10PalmolivePalmolive is a dishwashing liquid company. You haven’t touched that market, and this company is a joint venture too. Also a very old company.
- 10HoverboardsOne of the most popular items of the late 2010s that just disappeared
- 10Rocket CompaniesDo a why are they so successful video. I see some many random commercials for this company regarding mortgages and loans that I feel like you should do a in-depth video about. I saw that they are the ... Read more...
- 10Saban EntertainmentHaim Saban brought over Power Rangers to the US. It succeeded, but not without controversies. Besides the obvious fighting from young kids during recess, there was the black ranger/yellow ranger being... Read more...
- 10Loves Travel Stops VS flying J/pilotLoves is a family owned company vs pilot which is on the stock market. Both companies are always trying to out do each other, also loves has truck care and pilot does not, why?. The 2 companies are ki... Read more...
- 10Weekly Shonen Magazine vs. Weekly Shonen JumpThey are kind of like the Marvel and DC for Japanese comics,(One Piece, Jump's biggest title has recently overtaken batman to become the 2nd best selling comic of all time) they dominate their industr... Read more...
- 10Most Loved ComapniesBecause we want viewers to understand why that company is beloved the most respected
- 10Joseph Enterprises (Chia Pet and The Clapper)Ch-Ch-Ch Chia! The Clapper and Chia Pet commercials rules the airwaves in the 80's and 90's. Did you know they were manufactured by the same company, Joseph Enterprises? How did this company get so bi... Read more...
- 10PlayStation vs Xbox vs NintendoHow these three game consoles became so successful and how successful each one is?
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- 10Supercuts vs. Great Clips vs. Sports ClipsChain hair salons are super interesting, especially since their evolution is pretty fascinating.
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- 10SafeliteThey are a company known to fix windshields and glass on cars by repairing or replacing windows.
- 10Dominos vs. Pizza Hut vs. Little Caesars vs. Papa John'sThe pizza wars were a thing with the 4 massive pizza chains. This battle has been going for years now. There is so much to talk about this topic.
- 10TransformersMore a brand than a company, but its the 40th anniversary of a pretty massive franchise
- 9GizmodoA failed portable game/multimedia device from the mid-2000s that involves SmartAds, GPS trackers, crashed Ferraris at nearly 200mph, and the Sweedish Mafia. None of this is exaggerated, either.
- 9ToysmithIf you look at the back of cheap toys (usually dollar store toys), you see a familiar brand name: Toysmith. I'd like to learn more about this company and why it's everywhere on small, cheap toys but n... Read more...
- 9TrekYou should do a video about Trek (or one of the other bike specific companies that don't sell in big-box stores) Giving the rise of big-box and basically buy anything and the fall of more "specialized... Read more...
- 9Merlin Entertainments - How did they get so big?Merlin Entertainments is the owner of famous midway attractions such as Madame Tussuads, Sealife and The Dungeons. They are also the 2nd largest theme park operators in the world only 2nd to Disney. T... Read more...
- 9Casper bedding companyThey are just destroying the bed industry.They are just getting started.Before the started selling beds no one else was doing it.Investors told them they did not believe that in would be successful. ... Read more...
- 9Ron Jon Surf ShopWhy is this company so popular even with less than 20 stores in the U.S.
- 9Moxie SodaRegional favorite of New England and a rich history as the one of the first sodas in America!
- 9Blackwater/Xe Services/AcademiPrivate Military Contractors (Mercenaries) responsible for war crimes. Repeated name changes to distance themselves from the ad press. Shady government contracts.
- 9Car rental companiesHow they got so big and how few big companies own so many rental brands.
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- 9Arrow DynamicsThis is a defunct roller coaster manufacturer, who’s presents are known world wide. They were easily the largest amusement manufacturer at one time and now they’re nothing. Almost every single park in... Read more...
- 9Feld EntertainmentThis company would be amazing for a bigger than you know. This company produces show's all over the world including Disney on ice, Monster Jam, Sesame street live, Ringling Bros, Marvel Universe Live,... Read more...
- 9Decline of Packard Bell in the USAt one point they were one of the top selling computers in the US, but they shut down production in the US, but are still sold in the UK
- 9Huy Fong Foods Inc.Manufacturer of the best hot sauce in the world, yet the Sriracha sauce that made them famous was never trademarked. What makes Sriracha the best? Chili puree is the main ingredient, instead of dried ... Read more...
- 9bear stearnsit would explain the financial crisis and what exactly happened in it
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- 9Lucky Charms MarshmallowsLucky Charms has had inane amount of changes to it's brand, and that mostly manifests in the Marshmallows, so I was wondering if those changes actually helped or hurt the sales of the cereal.
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- 9iRobot - ROOMBA!iRobot basically created a category that did not exist prior to their company making the ever popular roomba robotic vacuum. This is probably the first robotic item that most people own (unless you... Read more...
- 9Lego Bionicleit was supposedly helped Lego come out of bankruptcy by being they first official Intellectual Property after the Star Wars License proved popular but required royalties. it was designed to be a Po... Read more...
- 9CGI.comOne of the US governments largest contractors For IT services and consulting.
- 9UncrustablesUncrustables were the subject of some fairly extensive intellectual property litigation where they debated whether the idea of the Uncrustable was patentable.
- 9LanciaBecause they used to be one of the most famous Italian car brands, and dominated group B racing during the 80’s. But now they are struggling to stay open.
- 9Gaint Eagle Bigger than You KnowGiant eagle supermarkets would be interesting as they first started in Pittsburgh PA and now growing to over 5 states and 450+ stores. How did they go from one area two over 5 states wide and they bro... Read more...
- 9Bethlehem Steel CorporationWhat led to the decline of the American Steel industry?
- 9Research in motionFirst smart phone maker rise and fall and rise again with software
- 9Indian Motorcycle CompanyDue to the fact that Indian Motorcycles has been around for a long time but through multiple owners. It's just an interesting topic and i feel like it could make a cool episode. I'd even throw in Harl... Read more...
- 9CarharttIt would be interesting to see how they became so dominant in the workwear sector
- 9FuncolandFuncoland back in 90s and early 2000s was a big video game chain store. Its now Gamestop now. Im very curious in why they was phase out and replaced with Gamestop chain stores. This wasn't only game s... Read more...
- 9ValuJet AirlinesA mid-1990s low-cost airline that was notorious for its extreme cost-cutting measures.
- 9Papa Gino's Pizza/D'Angelo SandwichesWhat's going on with these two franchises under the same umbrella? In our area, they are showing up abandoned left and right. What happened??
- 9Warner Brothers StoresRemember these? They used to be at malls just like Disney Stores. Even endorsed by Donald Trump in the 90s . . . would be interesting to know why they went belly-up!
- 9KnexThey were very big from their introduction in the '90s and even into the early parts of the 2000s, but they seem to have been declining since then and doing smaller things. What happened?
- 9Valve's Steam Vs Epic Game launcherWith the recent trend of Epic games buying games to launch for periods of exclusivity on their game launcher, removing them for purchase from Steam for the exclusivity period (sometimes days before re... Read more...
- 9The streaming warsThe streaming wars are heating up as various IP owners are preparing to pull their content from services like Netflix and prime video in favor of their own services. There are lots of bases to cover, ... Read more...
- 9Gmail vs Yahoo Mail vs OutlookSome of the biggest mail services compared to each other.
- 9Webkinz/GanzWebkinz used to be really popular but its popularity kind of fizzled out after a while. I really liked it when I was a kid
- 9Burlington Northern vs Union PacificThese two are the top railway freight companies in the West,and both have a great history for competing for number 1 in the West.
- 9Future shop CanadaIt had a good rise to success but out of nowhere Best Buy bought them out
- 9Founder of Famous Amos (Wally Amos)Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, No Name muffin Co, talent agent to Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Simon & Garfunkle. I mean just listing a few of this mans achievements lea... Read more...
- 9Caribou CoffeeYes, it's regional, but it dominated Minnesota, beating Starbucks for #1 coffee shop in the state. A deep dive into the history of how it bucked the trend of US markets outside the NE (where Dunkin is... Read more...
- 9Diners ClubThe inventors of the credit card as we know it, yet today they have virtually disappeared from the market...
- 9WeChatIt's one of the world's biggest app's with over 1 billion active users. Changed the way people pay in China and the same model may be replicated elsewhere.
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- 9Sam's club and WalmartHow these stores grew history profit and how these stores were put together
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- 9Great ClipsHair salon franchise with 4,100 locations in the United States & Canada
- 9archie comicsThey've been slumping since the 1970's. And even though they've been getting by nowadays, behind the doors the company have been doing shady things ( Including the Nancy Silberkleit debacle.)
- 9Madison Square Garden CompanyThe Madison Square Garden Company is worthy of a video because the company is bigger then just MSG itself. The company owns The Forum in LA and the Chicago Theatre in Chicago. It holds ownership of th... Read more...
- 9International HarvesterThis was the largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the United States from the turn of the 20th century - 1980s, and far surpassed market share of next closest competitor John Deere. Also l... Read more...
- 9SkullCandythe history of this interesting company with their audio products
- 9FastenalBigger than you know! International company and leader in industrial sales vending machines and inventory management
- 9Decline of WiiIt’s worthy because back in mid 2000s the wii took off and everybody had one. Now most people including me trades in there wii for Xbox or ps4
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- 9Target Australia (Rise and Fall)What was once Australia's largest department store, has declined and is slowly closing stores to re-brand itself into a fashion brand.
- 9Lisa FrankShe had the best stationary collection in 80s-early 2000s but now it is rare to find her products, what happened?
- 9The SimpsonsThey were critically acclaimed for years and became culturally iconic. Merchandise was everywhere and sold like mad. Then they became more like a regular sitcom over the next several years and eventua... Read more...
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- 9LJNWhat mistakes did they make that caused them to become what is often considered the worst video game company of all time. This could be done as a collab with AVGN.
- 9RarewareThey used to be one of Nintendo's biggest developers. They brought us Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, and GoldenEye. Then Microsoft bought them out and it's been legal issues ever since.
- 9Honda vs. HyundaiThey are almost identical, compare the history so we can see where it started or how much alike they really were
- 9Windows PhoneRise and fall/ it died out some months ago and they are discontinuing it and I would like to see a video about it
- 9Zune Vs iPodIt would be interesting to see why the iPod took off so well and why the zune only last a short time
- 9Boar's HeadHow did this brand take over delis the whole nation over? It's available all over the place.
- 9Charter SpectrumThey have bought out alot of competition and are basically a monopoly in most areas and charge insanely high prices for their service
- 9Dillards' DeclineAnyone born in the 60s or 70s probably remebers this department chain that was once a giant in the designer clothes' industry but now
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- 9Wonder BreadPeople hate wonder bread as a symbol of modern, over-processed, bad-for-you food. But in reality it came out of WWII and saved hundreds of millions of lives from starvation and is still a staple of Am... Read more...
- 9PopsocketsPopsockets seemed to come out of nowhere, now almost everyone has one on their phone.
- 9The rise and fall of Arena Football 🏈In the 80’s through the early 2000’s, Arena Football was a very popular sport at the time. It had major players, located in major cities, and had major TV deals, and after 2008, the sport became less ... Read more...
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- 9Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamHave you ever wondered why their are some Grand Caravans that say Dodge and some that have the Ram logo and Dodge on the bottom left. Also when you hear ads for Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and you know ho... Read more...
- 9Call of DutyWhy is there multiple developers making games? Why have titles from the past 6 years have gotten bad press?
- 9Disney Animation StudiosRise and fall and rise again... from it's iconic beginnings under Walt Disney, to the decline after his death, to the rise again with the Disney Animation Renaissance in the late 80s-90s, to the FALL ... Read more...
- 9Eckerd PharmacyA popular pharmacy chain no longer around. Where did it go and why?
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- 9Family Video and BlockbusterWhat has Family Video done to stay in business that Blockbuster didn't?
- 9Oreo vs. HydroxHydrox was a brand of cookies that came out a few years before Oreo. You should make a video comparing the similarities and differences.
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- 9How 2K Sports so BIG?2K Sports one of hugemongus sports video games in worldwide. One of the most popular game NBA2K, WWE 2K and The Golf Club 2K20. Some NHL 2K and MLB 2K are retired. Due they not doing well. But NBA 2K ... Read more...
- 9Cirque Du SoleilCompared to every other traditional circus (such as Big Apple) which have all struggled, Cirque seems to flourish. How have they managed to do so well?
- 9CaldorYou could say they failed to "bring home the difference" after their liquidation in 1999.
- 9Jet.comWas a competitor to Amazon and Newegg early on in the 2010s. After Walmart bought them (2016?)and since then their ads have stopped appearing and the sales/deals are none existant anymore.
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- 9Uber: Bigger Than You KnowUber has a lolt of subsidiary companies. Can we see a video on it?
- 9Dunkin Donuts and Mister DonutThe story starts with two brothers and a restaurant, then they parted ways and created their own brands, now they are owned by the same company, but, wherever there are Dunkin Donuts there are no Mist... Read more...
- 9SpeedwayAll of the purchases recently and their parents company marathon is huge
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- 9ChapstickThis topic is worthy as a video because the chapstick company is so big. It is so big that it became a general term. And there is no answer to really why. Also there is a lot of history from this bran... Read more...
- 9Barq's vs Mug vs A&WIt is the three major root bear brands and they are divided by the 3 big soda companies, Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Pepper Snapple. I would like to learn more of there history and popularity. Also 1 one of them... Read more...
- 9SharpieThey are so large and important so I think it would be interesting to learn more.
- 9GeocitiesHaving had a geocities website (mine is still in the archive) was free and easy Whatever happened to it?
- 9How did Expedia get so Big?I have noticed Expedia group got big within the past ten years. They took over Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, Trivago Hotels.com. How is this allowed and how does this work when all companies are own... Read more...
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- 9Hot Cheetos and TakisThe two brands are the some of the most popular snacks eaten by young children, teens and adults. I think they are worthy because they are the mainstream
- 9NewsCorpBigger Than You Know! They are a major player in Television owning all Fox television subsidiaries, as well as Cartoon Network, My27, SportsCenter, Discovery Channel, and much much more
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- 9Rent-A-CenterI’m curious to know how this store is still in business. Also any other types of similar stores?
- 9Newbury ComicsIt used to be a sort of underground store catering to punk kids, but now it's in malls all over the place similarly to Hot Topic. How did that happen?
- 9The Rise & Fall of THQTHQ Nordic... many gamers from 2006-2011 will remember the very popular Saints Row series that used to compete directly with the Grand Theft Auto series. THQ was founded in 1989 and for many decades t... Read more...
- 9Bed Bath and Beyond VS. Bath and Body WorksThese two stores would make a great versus video! They're pretty similar in their merchandise and I'd love to see a comparision of the two!
- 9Sam Goody MusicAs a kid growing up in the 90s and being a huge fan of music at that time, Sam Goody was THE place at the mall to buy your CDs and cassettes. I feel like they disappeared before the mp3 boom, so what ... Read more...
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- 9Google WaveGoogle promised to revolutionize e-mail, instant messaging, and wikis with this all-in-one application. What happened?
- 9Total Wine & More - Why They're SuccessfulTotal Wine & More keep opening locations in my area. I see this as a sign of their rising success. Could you make a video on this, Company Man?
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- 9Bakers SquareSudden closing of stores leaving employees unemployed without any notice/warning. The Bakers Square near me always seemed to do a decent business, always had customers.
- 9Decline of Art Van FurnitureThe company recently announced that it will be shutting down and liquidating its stores. They are expected to declared bankruptcy soon as well.
- 9H-E-B vs PublixTexas Grocery Store vs Florida Grocery Store. However H-E-B is better than Publix the mascot wars are Buddy (H-E-B) and Plato (Publix)
- 9Savers vs. Value VillageThese are 2 different thrift stores some cities have one or the other or both but seemed to be owned by one. Why?
- 9Stop and Shop vs. Giant FoodDo a video like Edy's and Dreyer's about why they have the same logo!
- 9Wise SnacksWise snacks has been around since 1921 when Earl Wise sr., owner of a Pennsylvania deli, made potato chips to sell from his surplus of potatoes. His idea kicked off regionally and within a quarter of... Read more...
- 9Pet Supplies PlusI would like to know the story because i think it is the 3rd largest store and it is my closest one
- 9The auditing big four: EY, KPMG, PwC and DeloitteThese four are responsible of auditing 99% of the 100 largest companies in America. They have more power than most realize; there used to be a fifth one, Arthur Andersen, which fell after being bribed... Read more...
- 9Ferror rocheroLarger company than most people realize. The story of the growth of Nutella is particularly interesting.
- 9Hilton FamilyEveryone knows who Paris Hilton is, but I don't think many people know that they not only had a hotel chain, but her father started Visa. The phrase "Old Money" applies.
- 9Luby's, Inc. The rise and fallLuby's, Fuddruckers, and Cheeseburger in Paradise are under the umbrella of Luby's Inc. A company started as a single cafeteria, that grew organically all over Texas and the Southern US. Take over by ... Read more...
- 9MenchiesThis is a yummy frozen yogurt company that is worth looking into the history of how this company got so popular and got their own stickers and plushies.
- 9Federal Government AgenciesThere are (seemingly) countless U.S. Government agencies in existence. Perhaps a video series featuring some of the more interesting, secretive, or largest agencies?
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- 9Rolls Royce..bigger than you knowStory of cars and aero engines. Racing and luxury. Piston aero (and tank) engines. Wartime tie up with packard. Split ibto cars and aero/marine. Rb111 jet troubles (and Trent troubles) bribery scandal... Read more...
- 9The Rise and Fall of BHS (British Home Store) chainAnother non-US brand- BHS was pretty big for retail not only in the UK, so when all of their stores shut down almost overnight there was a lot of visible empty space. I'm not sure if they sold their t... Read more...
- 9VSCO - How did they get so big?VSCO is very popular. It isn’t rivaling Instagram or facebook but rather building onto them. I would love to hear a video about how VSCO came to be and why they’re successful.
- 9Windows vs. iOSThe two most popular operating systems! So much to talk about.
- 9Lucky storesThey Southern California grocery then disappeared now owned by Albertsons the decline of Lucky stores
- 9Santa Fe railway vs Union Pacific RailroadBoth of the companies had a similar beginning and were giants in the railroading industry. Santa fe dosen't exist anymore. Why they both got big.
- 9the rise and fall of PinkberryI remember they were the ones that popularized the the chain frozen yogurt store. and now there are while they are still around there aren't even any stores in my state, so what happened.
- 9"How important are they" SeriesHow about a series "How important are they". Companies that enables these big companies to do what they do but are "smaller". Example Automation companies like Rockwell Automation, Emerson, ABB etc. S... Read more...
- 9Jack Links beef jerky’s history.I know jack links owns the majority of the snack meets market, and I know that with in the links family there has been law suits over the company. I don’t know much about how they started, but there c... Read more...
- 9Rise and Fall of BIG 5 Sporting GoodsThis business was on top of the world on the west coast for sporting goods. Dicks eventually came into the picture and started pushing into their market. I have seen massive fluctuations in their stoc... Read more...
- 9Delta vs American vs United AirlinesComparing the major three U.S airlines
- 9Canadian Pacfic railwayBecause it is one of The 7 class 1 Railroad's In north America And also It is 1 of the 4 class 1 Railroad's to ever Ever operate Steam locomotives After 1960. So before I I'm done writing this I want ... Read more...
- 9ZapposBeacause: they are a major supplier of footware Series: The Rise And Fall?
- 9Germany's Wirecard $2billion accounting scandalhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/wirecard-s-former-no-2-has-disappeared-after-its-2-billion-accounting-scandal-and-nobody-knows-where-he-is/ar-BB16o2bO?ocid=msedgntp I saw this on MSN and thoug... Read more...
- 9Airwalk ShoesThey were one of the most popular skateboard shoes giving Vans a run for their money, but they made mistakes that led to their downfall. The brand returned as a Payless brand but with Payless gone it'... Read more...
- 9Savings & Loan Crisis of the 1980’s and 1990’sInteresting topic that has effected the current set-up of how banks loan money. Over 1,600 banks closed and there was a large scandal that cost the US federal government over $3 billion. Worth a read.
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- 9Mirage ComicsI Think It Would Be Good To Put It In Your "How It Started" Series Because It's Is An Intresting Story.
- 9TecmoA company that had a big reach over the gaming industry but then lost it what happened?
- 9Aaron'sAaron's used to be everywhere! They sponsored so many sporting events. From college football to NASCAR. Their name was everywhere. Especially in the southeast. I used to see at least 5 Aaron's commerc... Read more...
- 9Macy's vs Khol'sMacy's and Khol's are the number 4 and 5 department store but both have been neck and neck for a couple of years now.
- 9What happened to Palm Pilot?The Palm Pilot was one of the very first handheld computer devices. I remember my dad had one when I was a kid and it seemed so high tech and futuristic. What happened to the Palm Pilot? What compan... Read more...
- 9Hanesbrands Inc.-Hanesbrands owns several clothing brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, L'eggs, Just My Size, Hanes Hosiery, Barely There, Wonderbra, Dim, Duofold, Airé, Beefy-T, C9 by Champion, Cacharel... Read more...
- 9ADV FilmsA Texas-based distributor and dubbing company of various Japanese anime in the 1990s and 2000s. They were behind the English dubs of Gravion, Di Gi Charat, and Evangelion (not the infamous dub on Netf... Read more...
- 9Do the rise and fall of QuoraThe amount of traffic of Quora has decreased a lot. There isn't much content over there anymore.
- 9Book Publishing / Penguin Random HouseThere are no videos on your Youtube channel regarding the book industry so it would be interesting to see a video on it. I'd like to see how the book business is doing in the age of technology.
- 9TillysIt may just be me but it feels like they come out of nowhere? I know they have a specific brand but how are they doing so well compared to stuff like Vans stores and Pacsun
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- 9Auto Parts StoresWhere I live, there is an Advanced Auto Parts store directly across the street from an Autozone store. And they are building a new O'Reilly Auto Parts just down the street. My casual observation is th... Read more...
- 9Canadian PacificThey started out as one of two Canadian rail companies and then got involved in almost every possible industry. By the 2000's they had to split and went into a bizzare decline but they are a fascinati... Read more...
- 9Largest Historical CompaniesYou should do some videos on some of the largest companies ever to exist (even compared to the largest companies we have today), such as the East India Company and the Mississippi and South Sea Compan... Read more...
- 9Barstool SportsRise from independent newspaper to mega online social media presence/movement and partnerships with the gambling industry Penn National. Dave Portnoy is a fearless individual.
- 9Razer Inc.Since PC gaming has become very popular in the west last decade, one of the major players in that industry would be Razer Inc. who are known for designing cutting edge gaming laptops as well as other ... Read more...
- 9New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)The New York Stock Exchange is the world's largest stock exchange that changed the American economy because of stock trading. I want to know how it started!
- 9MercadonaHow did the leading retailer in Spain get so big and staying relevant with a traditional business style?
- 9MGM vs Caesars EntertainmentThe two companies that own most of the Vegas strip casinos. Would like to see a history on how they grew to where they are.
- 9The decline of magic martIt is a small company from Williamson, WV it had around 16 stores and shut down in 2018. I went there a many times also I would like to know about how they shut down and the cause of the shutdown
- 9Disney Tsum TsumsThey were really popular and then they just died what happened to them?
- 9ShopvacI own THREE. Long time staple of construction and doityourselfers. WHY DID THEY DECLINE AND DIE?!?!?!
- 9The Ivy LeagueThese schools have churned out many if not most of the most successful business leaders in the United States and world. They are increasingly powerful organizations, with large endowments, connections... Read more...
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- 9How big is SuzukiDiverse geography served, underrated company and new and interesting partnership with Toyota.
- 9Gold's GymThey filed for Bankruptcy, not to mention they started their gyms outside defying state order's because they quote "We are essential"
- 9QuboQubo was a company created in 2006 as a children's addon to ION and a competitor to Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and PBS kids. I am a teenager, so you will understand when I say that I used to watch i... Read more...
- 9NBC vs FoxThese company's have been competing for a long time and it should be discussed
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- 9Care BearsNot many people have covered the history of carebears and their sucess during the 80s.
- 9Penske vs UhaulTwo of the biggest do it yourself truck rental companies you should compare the two
- 9PharmorIt was an obsession of mine back in the 80s or 90s VHS rentals drugs, general merchandise, garden stuff in season. They had everything. Campos electronics just because it was cool. Lechmeres ele... Read more...
- 9Seattle’s Best CoffeeAt one point when I lived in WA state they where huge had just many stores in Seattle and then al other sudden gone no more .Most people can only buy ground coffee at markets in the area and very few ... Read more...
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- 9Fruit of The Loom vs HanesThese are the two most popular socks, shirts, and underwear brands. Many people buy either one of them and I’m curious to do a comparison video between the two of them in regards to their history and ... Read more...
- 9Gray TelevisionThis group is currently in talks to take over Meredith Television for a deal that will affect the Atlanta TV Market.
- 9Faygo Beverages Inc.This is a soft drink that not only became iconic, especially towards the East Coast & Europe but it was also started by 2 Jewish Bakers who made cakes. They started in 1907 & have been quite t... Read more...
- 9Claire's Retail StoreA video about Claire's retail and how they grew over time!
- 9Acuity InsuranceOver the past 20 years, Acuity Insurance has outpaced the insurance industry, having strong growth even in the Recession and Covid years. They've received tons of recognition from Forbes, often ranked... Read more...
- 9Extra space vs public storageSelf storage is a fast growing industry. How did this industry get so big and why is it a multi billion dollar industry
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- 9What's Holding Them BackAs a new theme for videos, a "What's Holding Them Back" approach might be interesting. The main one that comes to mind is Del Taco where they are strong in a few states but haven't been able to break ... Read more...
- 9Epic CharterEpic Charter is a school that is most popular and known from the allegations, not a lot of people have heard them but, they have allegations of embezzlement, unsafe workspace, wrongful use of state fu... Read more...
- 9Famous Dave'sDo a video on famous Daves all the ones I see are closed. Not the best bbq by any means but I remember people did go before.
- 9Rankin/Bass Animated EntertainmentRankin/Bass was known for their classic Christmas specials such as Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and others. In addition to them, they were known for their action cartoo... Read more...
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- 9hudsons baybigger than you know. i think this would be intersting due to the centuries of history this company has. its a major chain in canada but also owns many american brands that people might not know abt.
- 9Silicon Valley BankOne of the biggest banks in the US stock fell 60 percent. As fears of a bank run continue. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/03/10/silicon-... Read more...
- 9Acclaim EntertainmentAcclaim were known for various video games such as Burnout, Shadow Man and Turok among others. But, they were infamous for their dumb marketing of said games such as naming a baby named Turok or attem... Read more...
- 9Diamond Sports Group (Bally Sports)The bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group LLC is having rippling effects throughout the sports industry. Diamond operates the Bally Sports channels, which are regional sports channels that were previousl... Read more...
- 9Golden Crisp vs Honey SmacksTwo cereals that are exactly the same made by two separate cereal company’s. What’s the difference between them?
- 9Randy’s DonutsAn LA Staple, most of the world knows it through the iconic imagery shown in many movies and tv shows of the giant donut. With the original location located in Inglewood, lots of additional smaller Ra... Read more...
- 9Ghirardhelli chocolate companyI started working here around August as of recently and been going through a rodeo working here and also learned a lot about their products and production they have been around the bay area in Califor... Read more...
- 9Food NetworkChanging an industry: since its launch in 1993, it was the first network dedicated to food and cooking.
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- 8AuthorHouseAuthorHouse is a big vanity publisher that faced tons of lawsuits. I think it would be interesting to learn a little more about it
- 8Hwawei(Bigger than you know) (In China it’s big)If you live in America you most likely never heard of this company, but in china it’s on of the bigg3st companies there.
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- 8The rise and fall of Adelphia communicationsEveryone likes scandals and hate cable companies.
- 8Autodesk: Bigger than you thinkIf you are an engineer or designer you have 100% used an Autodesk product, it is insane the quantity of programs they offer
- 8McIlhenny Company (Tabasco)Tabasco, produced by McIlhenny Company, is one of the most popular hot sauces in the world; it would be awesome to see their story in the Company Man format!!
- 8The Boston Beer CompanyFrom craft start up to one of the biggest craft beer breweries in the states to buying other breweries
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- 8Deere & CompanyJohn Deere has been in business over 175 years. Dominate agricultural manufacturer.
- 8Phillip MorrisCigarette company that has survived for over 100 years. It holds the record for highest market return over 100 years.
- 8The Big 3. Intel, Nvidia and AMDThe 3 controlling companies of most every day computers. How they got to where they are, their rivalries and more. Plenty of history in just one company for a video could be a 3 part series.
- 8Frisch's Big BoyI work there, and we keep being bought. In fact, I was hired on 22 May 2015, and we were bought that day. The current owners are looking for a buyer.
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- 8Wizard of the CoastThey had a huge impact on my youth and seem to still be around today but not always where you expect. The big name product they have is Dungeons & Dragons but they do so much more including being ... Read more...
- 8HormelStarted from a small pork processor to an international food company with many name brands such as skippy peanut butter, spam etc etc and It’s world headquarters and biggest factory is located in a s... Read more...
- 8JD Power AwardsI have always heard of the JD Power Awards, but what are they and what does it mean when a company wins one?
- 8Marijuana industry in U.S. or in a specific state.It could be useful for helping to educate people on marijuana (whether medical or recreational). It would also be interesting to see how much revenue not only the companies get, but also the states as... Read more...
- 8The rise and fall of DetroitA look at the raise and fall of the Motor City/the American auto industry.
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- 8Grocery storesHow regional supermarkets stores remain king, while even Walmart fails with their Neighborhood Market prototype. Possibly also focus a video on the upcoming battle between Wegmans and Publix in Vir... Read more...
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- 8MaytagThis company in it's hayday in Newton Iowa was a true American company. To only be sold off for the name alone and what it used to stand for.
- 8Sally BeautyA chain store of beauty supplies for professionals and consumers.
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- 8Polaris IndustriesSince you have already looked at the success of Yamaha and the problems facing Harley-Davidson, it would be good to look at an American motorcycle manufacturer that is doing rather well in spite of a ... Read more...
- 8The Down Fall Of Physical MediaEveryone is saying that Physical Media is Dying and being a Physical Media Collector Not By Choice I would like to see if that is true and of course the Evidence on Why or Why Not.
- 8Are mascotcs actually effective?Do mascots help boost a products sales or is it just a weird advertising tradition?
- 8Nvidia vs amdI would love to see the most popular graphics card brands batle it out
- 8Kaiser PermanenteIt's pretty much the McDonald's of healthcare. I feel like there's a lot that can be dived into there
- 8SAPBecause it's a large Database & Software company created by a former IBM employee. Plus the NBA runs on it.
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- 8TakisIt's just that I keep seeing these chips in my school and I just want to know how they got so popular.
- 8MadcatzThey were the most well known 3rd party videogame controller maker, and now they're gone. What happened?
- 8Commodore International (Commodore Business Machines)The old company that brought the Commodore 64 that took over the world to then disappear... What happened? Plus, I heard that made a smartphone recently (2017) that completely sold out!?
- 8canada gooseBecause it’s an exclusive company the makes coats and it doesn’t get a lot of coverage on it.
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- 8Uhaul vs Budget vs RyderI used to see Ryder trucks all the time, now UHaul dominates the moving truck business.
- 8Tempur-PedicThey popularized foam beds and now own Sealy mattress. Not to mention their ad campaign in the early 2000
- 8Schlitz Beer!Because they messed up bbaaadddd when they could have stayed pretty successful.
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- 8How anime series make money ?how anime show get funded, distributed and how they make money
- 8Singapore AirlinesWell known worldwide. Incredible story of growth from its humble beginnings.
- 8Roku vs Fire stickThey seemed to come out of no where now they are a must have electric.
- 8Games WorkshopRise, fall, theb Rise again would be good, or just their impact on the tabeltop gaming market. They are the leading brand in tabletop games, and have gone from trying to send C&D letters to anyone... Read more...
- 8NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts CompanyNAPA has over 6,000 US locations, and many locations are owned locally by family businesses, which is very different from their competitors. The parent company, Genuine Parts Company, also owns the au... Read more...
- 8Bell LabsHow it became one of the most innovative organisations in history and racked up a record nine Nobel Prizes.
- 8Lush* Huge in the UK * Has a cult following fanbase * Ethical controversies * Global company * Look up "Lush Shitposting" on Instagram, ex/current staff bitching about the Brand
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- 8YKK CorporationI live in Japan and they are in a sorts of places, zippers, windows, toilets etc.
- 8Loves gas stationLoves is a gas station that has been around for a very long time and merged with other companies like subway into their gas stations. how did the gas station come to be the way the huge trucking stop,... Read more...
- 8Industrial prison complexI am often hearing things like, prisons are for profit and privately owned. Why have I never heard of a large prison company. It would be interesting to see how much money they net. And if it's worth ... Read more...
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- 8CSX vs NSThese two are the top freight companies in the East,and have been rivals.They both started in Virginia,and are both competing for the number 1 spot.
- 8Snyder’s of HanoverOn every bag of Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels there’s a disclaimer that states they are not associated with Snyder’s of Berlin. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any Snyder’s pretzels except the Hanover one... Read more...
- 8Gold star chili Vs. Skyline chiliI live in Cincinnati and have always wanted to learn about how these two restaurants competed from start to present. It can also raise awareness to places that aren't nationwide like mc'donalds!
- 8Marsh SupermarketsDefunct grocery store chain that was headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana that went out of business in 2017 do a video on what caused them to fail
- 8Jamie oliverThe chain of restaurants has recently gone through bankruptcy and it is very surprising to see and I think it would be very interesting.
- 8Creative Engineering Inc.Company started by Aaron Fechner that created Whac-A-Mole & the Rock-afire Explosion band
- 8Japanese Kitkat CompanyJapanese kitkats is so different from rest of the world! There is over 200 flavours! What made it so different from American Kitkat Company? How did they become so popular?
- 8McFarland ToysMcFarland Toys was started not by a traditional toy maker, but Todd McFarland of Spawn fame. They currently have the Star Trek license to my knowledge and recently got the rights to make some DC toys.... Read more...
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- 8Omaha SteaksEverything I know about them comes from their advertising, especially during holidays, but I don't know much about their competition, quality, or business model.
- 8Jacks SpecificThere’s no video on this company. A toy line,video games and a rival of Matel.
- 8ABC SportsThis topic is worthy of a video because ABC Sports was ABC's equivalent to CBS Sports and NBC Sport. Roone Arledge was the president of ABC Sports. He revolutionized the way the NFL was broadcasted. B... Read more...
- 8Sierra OnlineThey arose in the eighties as the creators of graphic adventure games such as the revolutionary King's Quest. Their prime lasted into the mid nineties before the genre went out of fashion and the comp... Read more...
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- 83DFXBefore they got swallowed by NVIDIA they where the KING of video graphics. After the massive heights they hit they really burned near the end. There's a good story there.
- 8Geek SquadOnce you talked about GS in your Best Buy video, ive been dying for you to make a video about this because you mentioned that it gave you an idea for a video after talking about your business. There i... Read more...
- 8YMCA vs YWCAI always thought it was interesting that they were actually different organizations and growing up I always thought they were the same thing usually because there were a lot of joint YMCAs and YWCAs
- 8UmbroUmbro is a British soccer manufacturing company that had a huge surge into the United States in the late 80s into the 1990s. They were particularly known for their soccer shorts that were ubiquitous d... Read more...
- 8ChobaniHow a yogurt brand made it from humble small beginning to become the most prominent yogurt brand currently in the US
- 8ULINEPerfect for a 'bigger than you know' video. At least here in Canada, you can find there logo in almost every single store.
- 8Cartamundi aquires United States Playing Card CompanyThese are the 2 heavy hitters in playing card manufacturing. Both have existed in some form (either the brand itself or some of the subsidiaries) for over one hundred years with USPCC thriving in Amer... Read more...
- 8Lumber LiquidatorsLumber liquidators is the largest or once was the largest seller of hardware floors. The company's stock is ok; it's not the best. The company has had a controversial past. After an Environmental Inve... Read more...
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- 8New York YankeesThe New York Yankees is one of the biggest franchises in all of sports. At net worth, the Yankees is one of the wealthiest teams. While the Yankees have an impressive fan base, their maybe more well k... Read more...
- 8The Decline of Child World/ Children's Palace Toy StoreChild World Started in 1962 in Quincy MA The in 1970 they started opening stores that look like a mid evil castle and also called Children's Palace and created a character called Peter Panda. In the 1... Read more...
- 8Knight Transportation (trucking)Knight Transportation exemplifies one of the most remarkable success stories in the truckload industry 18 wheelers. Revenues have grown from over $13 million in 1991 to over $850 million in 2011, with... Read more...
- 8RaytheonThey just announced a merger with United Technologies. This is a massive merger.
- 8Almost at the bottom.A new series idea where you talk about companies that are on the verge of bankruptcy.
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- 8Monster.comThe decline of what was the internet’s largest job board. Most of the employers looking for applicants were scammers. The site had so many ads it became unusable. Now it’s basically dead.
- 8Dot Com BustCould you do an episode on the Dot Com Bust and the acquisitions many company did leading up to it?
- 8L.A. GearThey became phenomenal in the nineties with the introduction of the light-up kids sneakers, then they eventually became passe.
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- 8A&E NetworksAmericans know A&E as the channel that airs shows like Live PD, Duck Dynasty, and Storage Wars. But a lot of people don’t know it owns channels like Lifetime and History Channel. I think it’d make... Read more...
- 8Getting into CanadaWhy have many US company's tried and failed to get into Canada?
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- 8Daewoo - Bigger than you knowDaewoo made cars, microwaves, everything. Please make a video on them.
- 8Blue cross blue shieldThe insurance company that started America down the path of creating the world most expensive healthcare and health insurance systems.
- 8SchlumbergerSchlumberger Limited is the world's largest oilfield services company. Schlumberger employs approximately 100,000 people representing more than 140 nationalities working in more than 85 countries.
- 8Days innThere are like four days inn by me I like to know how it all starts
- 8Flamin' Hot CheetosCreated by a Mexican immigrant who worked as a janitor at Frito- Lay and is now an executive at PepsiCo with Flamin' Hot being one of the most well known and popular flavors of Cheetos.
- 8Animal JamDo the rise and fall of Animal Jam! How AJ went from a prosperous community to a toxic and dying community with drama.
- 8The Decline of the Olympic GamesThis is a worthy topic because the Olympics were once one of the most watched events in the world.
- 8Sunmaid California sun-dried RaisinsThey have a lot of history that is nostalgic and would be fun to hear you talk about it.
- 8SeagramsSeagrams was a Canadian Company around for over 150 years before going defunct in the 2000s and being purchased by Coca-Cola! But only 6 years prior, it was the biggest alcohol manufacturer in the ent... Read more...
- 8The Decline of Conn'sThis store was once a boss in the appliances industry. Could you do a video on how they got from the top of the pedestal to almost completely off the podium?
- 8The Decline Of RKO {Radio Pictures}Explain why they fell in 1959 They made King Kong And Dis t r u but e d The Disney movies until Lady and The Tramp And How they begain in genral
- 8Shop N' SaveIt was a store that was only in Missouri, and Illinois, and existed since the 70s, but shut down a majority of it's stores around a little more than half a month. There's now only a few locations left... Read more...
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- 8Pop TartsI think that as a child Pop Tarts were very much a regular part of our life. You could have them for breakfast, a quick snack, on the go, and in the 90’s I remember a lot of cool flavors, namely Wild ... Read more...
- 8Phar-MorYou should do the rise and fall of Phar-Mor including the embezzlement of money from the company by Phar-Mor founder Michael I. Monus, his CFO Patrick Finn and David Shapira that killed Phar-Mor's goo... Read more...
- 8Marie callendars BANKRUPTso I saw in the news recently that marie callendars was filing for chapter 13 and shutting down. To me they're famous for pies and are pretty popular around my area but a bit expensive what happened??... Read more...
- 8Sony Music EntertainmentSME is part of the big three record labels in the world. They own lots of other record labels who’ve signed many famous artists. And they are apart of VEVO.
- 8The fall of TokyopopIt's a subject that many don't know the reasons behind it falling and I'm sure others are also interested in the subject.
- 8Music Streaming/Sharing Websites (LimeWire, Grooveshark, etc.)After watching the video about Napster, it made me wonder about all the other music websites that tried to do something similar before iTunes and Spotify became big. I'd love to know their history.
- 8NCIX (Netlink Computer Inc.)They went bankrupt 2-3 years ago and had a pretty big presence. I think this might be the first company out of Canada that you cover if you decide to use this idea.
- 8OreoHow did it get so big? And why does everyone use oreo for different kinds of dessert?
- 8Schwan's Bigger than You ThinkEver since I was a boy, it was always a treat when the "Schwan Man" would come. I grew up in rural Idaho, so ice cream men were pretty much movie fiction to me. The Schwan Man, though, he often brough... Read more...
- 8Wilson sports equipmentI would like to know how they started and where they stand today. I would also like to know what kind of impact(if any) that the volleyball in the movie cast away with tom hanks had on the company its... Read more...
- 8Private Equity FirmsIn your videos, private equity firms buying/selling companies was mentioned a lot. I like to know how they work. I learned a bit about PE during 2012 about Bain Capital when Romney ran for the Preside... Read more...
- 8Time Warner vs DisneyI think it's worthy of a video because it is a classic debate among film fans and within the film business world. Which one is the most iconic? Which has the most impact on the culture? Which is worth... Read more...
- 8Sleep NumberThis company started very small, grew and aquired parents and other companies, nearly died in 2008, and is one of two profitable mattress manufacturers in 2018. The only mattress company that goes to ... Read more...
- 8The Decline of Baskin RobbinsIn 2014, the Baskin-Robbins that used to be near my school closed down, and in 2017, my local Baskin-Robbins closed down. I would like to know why Baskin-Robbins is declining.
- 8PrimarkPrimark is a company that works according to the motto "Amazing fashion, amazing prices! Primark offers clothing, accessories, home decoration and much more at an unbeatable price in a good quality... Read more...
- 8American ApparelThe clothing business had an interesting take on being sweatshop-free and used provocative marketing. But that mixed with a combination of other factors led to its demise.
- 8DatsunI understand that Datsun was A known name in the US, not Nissan. Why change to Nissan? How did this effect sales? I am vaguely familiar with the reason why.
- 8Braum's Ice Cream / StoresI've been to a few in Oklahoma / Arkansas and they were really good. Someone told me they only open stores within so far of their farms and that is why they are not in more locations. I wasn't able to... Read more...
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- 8The history of Spongebob SquarepantsThe topic is so important because spongebob is 20 years old this year (2019) as of may 1st, 2019... Started on msy 1st 1999 on Nickelodeon
- 8P&G vs UnileverBetween the two companies I cannot think of any household products that they do not own. The companies are virtually identical and I cannot tell one from the other. Both companies are probably "Bigge... Read more...
- 8SoundcloudThis website used to be huge, it brought a bunch of underground artists into mainstream success. I remember last year it was rumored to have been shutting down, and then there was a story about Chance... Read more...
- 8StripeWhile Stripe might not be as wildely known as PayPal, they are still big players in online payments and e-commerce market with their easy to implement payment gateway. Recently they launched their own... Read more...
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- 8Pizza Hut vs papa john’sTo see what pizza Chang is do and the history of the company
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- 8General Electric vs General MotorsI think it would be cool to see how these two companies are different. They play a big role in the railroad business.
- 8The Weinstein Company, The rise and fallBefore the Harvey Weinstein scandal, they were a major company in Hollywood. What happene and what is the state of the company after the Harvey Weinstein scandal?
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- 8Hot Topic vs Spencer'sHot Topic has always a successful store but what if a another retailer steps in the same level as hot topic that's got to be spencer's because those two has different themes one side is rock and pop c... Read more...
- 8L.L. BeanL.L. Bean is a company that was founded in Maine in 1912 and in over 100+ years has turned into a large brand that is well-known worldwide!
- 8Dead American Restaurants That Still Survive OverseasMany restaurants that have ceased to exist in the U.S. have prospered better in Europe and Asia. Examples include: 1. Kenny Rogers Roasters, which is highly successful in the Philippines. 2. Tully... Read more...
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- 8Scrub DaddyI think this would be a interesting video because this product was on shark tank and it has be growing like crazy so I just was wondering if you think this is a good idea
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- 8The Charles Conaway Kmart ScandalHe tricked investors in to investing a fortune into the company right before it's first bankruptcy but pocketed it all until he was investigated and forced to pay it back. If invested in the company i... Read more...
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- 8The fall of movie theaters!2019 only 3 movies made more than 100 mil in a single weekend a the theaters in 2019
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- 8TycoIt could be a bigger than you know video, or you could make a new series called Acquisitors
- 8El Pollo LocoI love El Pollo Loco. They grill their chicken, you can get rice, corn, and tortillas. They really can't be compared to other chicken franchises. As great as they are, they seem to be focused in the S... Read more...
- 8Kimberly-ClarkThey're a big player in the paper products and would love to learn their path here and going forward.
- 8HoneyHoney just got acquired by PayPal for $4B, it feels like it happened so quickly. I think it would make a great and insightful episode!
- 8Weird celebrity business endorsementsI just learned kenny rogers had his own chicken chain that is still popular in Malaysia. I'm sure there are other good ones.
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- 8Nikon vs CanonHey Company man, Please do a Versus series on the two dominant giants in the photography industry!
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- 8VtechBigger than you know I'm guessing most people haven't heard of this company, but it's a major electronics manufacturer, making a large variety of electronics, prominently educational toys and cordles... Read more...
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- 8SPAMAlot of people don't realize how huge of an impact spam had on the world during the world wars and how much it impacts people today like the island people near Hawaii. They love it. It's pretty insane... Read more...
- 8RayconWho are they, where did they come from, who is behind them, how big are they really, and how the hell did they appear out of nowhere and end up advertising in every corner of the internet?
- 8Famous Dave's bbqIt was a prominent bbq restaurant and they have been slowly closing stores down. I believe they're down to 180 stores from over 500.
- 8See’s CandiesBecause everyone loves See’s Candies. They still print a picture of Mary See on the 1 & 2 pound box! How cool!
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- 8Faygo pop companyThis topic is about the Michigan only drink (faygo) I am too lazy to do research and I want more people know what it is.
- 8Railroads - why they are hated.Class 1 railroads are hated by both customers and employees. Like the airlines there are only a few class 1 lines but unlike the airlines the customers are captive. Customers can only ship with the li... Read more...
- 8Kellogg’s vs PostI think this will be a great video topic as they seem like two strong market competitors, and where I am from in Australia I don’t know much about Post, and Kellogg’s is a significant brand here. Than... Read more...
- 8Algida (Wall's)Why algida has so many different names around the world 1-https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/HOxFDh552db3lub6K587JQJsYnnk2wsFwieof2BlJuMmpvgcHd-s8-DYhd95sDrKON9KQ966Pu-325oUWi-3H7vLl70AA8Yg1dTS-... Read more...
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- 8Little Golden BooksThese books were extremely popular between the 1950s and the 1990s with implementations of Sesame Street, Disney charecters, nursery rhimes, bedtime stroies, stuff that young kids like. But now they a... Read more...
- 8XFL 2020You should talk about the XFL and how its 2020 season didnt even last as long as the original 2001 season. Just 2 days ago they announced they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (Vince McMahon owns WWE)
- 8shopifyI think shopify is exploading - it doubled in a year from 30B to 60B I think the story behind it is interesting too 🙂
- 8The Roller Coaster warsThe roller was a time where parking were setting record left and right this went between the late 1990s to early 2000s
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- 8Kickstarter vs. Indiegogo (vs. GoFundMe?)These are two competitors in what I see to be the very odd and unique industry of crowdfunding. A deeper look into what separates and differentiates them as businesses and competitors would certainly ... Read more...
- 8Fall rise celebrity perfume makeupFall of celebrity backed perfumes & Rise of celebrity backed makeup brands. Why did they get into beauty to begin with? Why leave perfumes? Why get into makeup instead? What changed? Why is makeu... Read more...
- 8Folgers vs maxwell house coffeeTo see the differences between the two and which one is better
- 8Toms: the rise and fallAwhile back Toms were this huge thing that everyone was wearing, and I find it extremely intriguing how they quickly became a fad.
- 8US successes and failures of UK companiesMixed bag. British American Tobbacco. Glaxo smith kline. Sainsbury's. Natwest. Tesco. Marks & Spencer. Analyse the numbers of hits and misses.
- 8Most charitable companiesA cool thing to do would be the companies who have done the most 'good things' for the community at a national or global scale. Some could say the polar opposite of banana brands.
- 8Reality Shows- the rise and fallRose to popularity in the 2000s with shows like Survivor, the Apprentice, and American Idol. Nowadays no one talks about them anymore.
- 8Game Shows- the rise and fall and rise againGame shows were greatly popular in the 70s and 80s, then dropped in popularity in the 80s and 90s. They were popular again in the 2000s thanks to Game Show Network and have since seen revivals of seve... Read more...
- 8Hartz dog and cat shampooThis has to be the most controversal company about shampoo for cats killing thousands of pets causing rashes and seizures
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- 8Airbnb vs. VRBOLooking at their origins, target markets, and product offerings
- 8BennigansBennigans is a fascinating rise and fall story. At one point they were the standard in affordable, casual food and drink in 1980’s and were owned by Pilsbury. By 2008, their new owner was filing for C... Read more...
- 8Tjmaxx vs RossI feel like there should be a comparison between these cuz they seem very similar with the same genre of discount stores!
- 8Value City to Value City FurnitureValue City was a big discount retailer during the 1990s. They sold jewelry, home goods and clothing. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Now, the company is Value City Furniture. This store was ... Read more...
- 8ABinbevdo a: bigger than you know. They are the largest beer producing company in the world and have an interesting history to them.
- 8Limited BrandsI recently looked over the wiki page for The Limited and had no idea how many stores they bought or created. On top of The Limited, they purchased Victoria’s Secret, Lane Byrant, and Abercrombie &... Read more...
- 8WirecardCurrently a huge scandal regarding fraudulent balance sheets and 1.9 billion dollars missing from it
- 8Budweiser vs Miller LightThere are other beer brands out there but Miller and Budweiser are the biggest but witch one is bigger
- 8Walmart vs MeijerBoth of them are so big and I want to know the difference
- 8Milton BradleyMilton Bradley was the unique king of the board game industry, i’m sure Parker Bros. will also have a similar and colorful history!
- 8Virgin MegastoresThe big music stores that reached their peak in the 2000s, Also had movies, games, and books, had a big building in Times Square, what happened to them??
- 8Monster highMonster high really took the doll world by storm. From the monster theme to the dolls themselves, they were different from your average Barbie. I would love to see a video about the controversy, rise,... Read more...
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- 8Stanley Balck and DeckerBigger than you know. Most of the tool brands you know are all owned by them and they have a really interesting company history in my opinion.
- 8Limited Edition ItemsWhere does the concept of a limited edition item come from? I don't know the psychology behind it but when I see something labelled that way my impulse is to buy it asap. I also noticed that sometimes... Read more...
- 8PoweradeI feel that since you did a video about Gatorade, it would be a good idea to do one about Powerade. Surely the history of both companies aren't that similar.
- 8Pony ExpressThey're a defunct company yes, but they were fascinating none the less.
- 8Major League GamingIt was big to become a meme, then fall as barely anyone know about it now.
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- 8Planned ParenthoodA non-partisan video on how the company runs as well as how it started.
- 8Limited Too and JusticeIconic 2000s girl's clothing retailer and its successor, how they became successful and eventually had their downfall
- 8Frank's Red Hot vs McIlhenny TabascoThese are both classic American hot sauces that seemingly are in fierce competition. Frank's is ubiquitous with buffalo wings, and McIlhenny with Cajun food and cocktails, for instance. They're bot... Read more...
- 8Pogs Milk CapsThis was a craze in 1994 and it ended in 1996 world pig federation and Canada games went bankrupt and Nintendo 64 and video games took over
- 8Tic Tacs Vs. IcebreakersSome people like Tic Tacs, others like Icebreakers, and there are those who like both.
- 8Vail resortsThis is the giant in the ski industry owning dozens of resorts worldwide. They control almost every trend in the ski industry and many of the most popular resorts are owned or patterned with them.
- 8Mega Bloks vs. LegoWhat are the differences? And the similarities? And how do their companies stack up overall?
- 8The Book IndustryI'd love to see your take on how the book publishing industry (primarily the Big Five) are doing in the age of the internet.
- 8Lindt vs MilkaTwo of the biggest Global chocolate companies. One owned by modelez and the other is self owned.
- 8Mint Mobile - Why they're successfulMint Mobile is a cell phone carrier that started in 2017. They are unique thanks to their pricing. Their pricing is the best in the industry. They do this because they charge in bulk 3, 6, or 12 month... Read more...
- 8Similac vs. EnfamilI am 12 years old and my mom just had my baby brother. Me and my dad watch company man every week and it has become a tradition. There are millions of babies that use these 2 types of formulas. Are th... Read more...
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- 8"The Long Journey"My idea is a series that documents the history of companies that have lasted a long time (e.g. Nintendo, IBM, NASA). Not necessarily focusing on the financials and bankruptcies (e.g. your "The Decline... Read more...
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- 8online shopping vs actual storesI just have seen large increase in stores and companies going out of business do to online shopping. Every year even huge malls are closing I just would like to see CM's opinions and observation about... Read more...
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- 8Western sizzlinJust wondering what has happened to it, used to be an economical place to get a good steak
- 8Logitech Vs RazerThe biggest two players in the peripherals Industry for gaming usage are these two companies. With the increase in gaming due to quarantine, I think it'll be a relevant topic to discuss.
- 8Home Shopping NetworkHow and why it got started and how it is staying relevant in the modern day given Amazon and online shopping.
- 8Wachovia - What Happened?What is the history of Wachovia and what happened to make it fail and merge with Wells Fargo. As an employee that went through it I know some, but not all of the story. For example, the merger was goi... Read more...
- 8Amblin EntertainmentSteven Spielberg is best known for directing blockbuster hits like Jurassic Park, E.T., Back to the Future, etc. I want to know how did his production company started.
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- 8B.I.CThey are the only lighters I use but realized how much influence they have in the school supply (pens/ pencils) industry !
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- 8The Container StoreWhy are they so successful? The only thing they sell is storage bins and food containers.
- 8UPNWhy it failed. The channel launched in 1996 and chugged along for ten years before it merged with the WB Network and became The CW.
- 8Mac vs PcAs this started chill it has turned into a war, both hated both liked.
- 8MixerThey opened up and shut down in less then 8 months. Gave a streamer 30 million dollars to stream on there platform and wound up losing all that as well. What happened/went wrong. GREAT JOB ON ALL YOUR... Read more...
- 8Newgrounds(May be biased) It used to be one of the biggest sites on the Internet, but as Adobe Flash declined, so did they.
- 8Synchrony BankThis "bank" is appearing behind seemingly every consumer credit channel including Lowe's, Harbor Freight, Amazon Store Card, even PayPal. Who are they and what are they up to? A hallmark appears to be... Read more...
- 8CinarCinar used to be one of the biggest entertainment companies in Canada, but got caught in the early 2000's for fraud. The empire the founders created crumbled, and the ensuing legal battle became one o... Read more...
- 8Old Chicago PizzaI noticed that they closed all locations in Omaha, NE during the pandemic. I tried looking to their website if this happened elsewhere, but I don't get a good feeling that it's accurate, since they sh... Read more...
- 8Pic "N" SavIt has been around since the 1950's, but I remember it as MacFrugals in the 1990's. We would shop there all the time, and it suddenly turned into a Big Lots.. who seemed to have bought MacFrugals. I t... Read more...
- 8foleysthey are one of many of stores that were owned by may department store
- 8American Movie Classics (AMC)We all know about AMC best known for their hit TV shows such as Mad Men, Better Call Saul, and the ever popular The Walking Dead. But, there is more to that. I would like to have Company Man for his t... Read more...
- 8Jakks PacificI remember as a child seeing their toys everywhere, and they don’t seem as popular as brands like Hasbro. So what happened?
- 8Smart & FinalTalk about the history of smart and final and about the of mergers and expansions the company has gone through.
- 8Explaining economic terms in a simple wayIn all your videos you use terms like total assets and Net income and other terms so I think you should make a video explaining the common for newbies terms you may use in your videos and it will be l... Read more...
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- 8Showtime Vs HBOBoth companies are very similar and have an interesting history. HBO has always been ahead of Showtime in terms of subscribers and arguably quality programming. I think it would make an interesting ca... Read more...
- 8Portillo's RestaurantsPortillo's is a Chicago fast food stable and the founder recently sold the chain. The Portillo's near me in Crystal Lake, Illinois is always packed and the drive thru is usually a long ling. Not bad j... Read more...
- 8Associated PressHow they became one of two (Reuters) major news providers that are one of the main sources behind most other news agencies/networks.
- 8WixHow is a self making cost a handful of money website so frequently used by even the biggest companies in the world
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- 8Bighit/HYBE EntertainmentThe company behind BTS and other K-Pop acts. Their success lies in the differences between them and other idol companies in the industry, and I think their success story would be interesting for many ... Read more...
- 8Smarties Candy CompanyHistory of the Smarties Candy Company good ideo for a Halloween episode
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- 8Bonnie PlantsAlmost all vegetable and many flower live plants at my local hardware stores are from Bonnie plants. How did this company get its start? How big are they today?
- 8Sony switching industriesI think that this would be a good video idea Because it talks about how Sony went from making rice cookers in Japan to speakers to movies.
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- 8Dragonball Z.. Bringing Anime to AmericaI remember back in the mid to late 90's, finding Dragonball z and becoming obsessed. I didnt care what was happening on planet earth, only that I had to be home and in front of a TV at 5pm to watch th... Read more...
- 8Kleenex vs. PuffsTis the season, may as well buy stock in facial tissues. Kleenex is to facial tissues as Band-Aid is to adhesive bandages, but Puffs seems like a somewhat close second. I wonder if there's anything in... Read more...
- 8Smith & WessonFor more than 170 years, they have been making firearms for Americans. With firearms being such a big part of American culture, this firearms company has been with America for most of this countries h... Read more...
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- 8Freddy's Steakburgers and Frozen CustardIts a company thats growing a lot right now opening like 5 stores already in 2022 and its got the best damn burgers ive ever had
- 8The demise of regional dept stores and the one man that caused itClusters of regional privately owned dept stores some of which had been in existence for over 100 yrs were bought and knocked down by R Brad Martin. Likely no one has closed as many brands as this guy... Read more...
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- 8The rise of Kahoot!When you do Kahoot! in a classroom everyone is so excited
- 8Harkins movie theaterBecause you already did amc so it would make sense to do the other big movie theater company and I think the history behind is really Interesting.
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- 8Batteries PlusSuch a basic concept and yet seems to be everywhere. And their idea for expansion was Batteries Plus Bulbs. Genius store idea.
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- 8KodanshaCan you please make a Bigger than You Know episode about Kodansha, the Company who owns Fairy Tail, Edens Zero, Rave Master, Attack on Titan, Ghost in the Shell and of course, Sailor Moon?
- 8The rise of gfuelThey’re everywhere I feel like 1 out of 20 YouTubers are sponsored by them and some even get their own drinks. They also have collaborated with Naruto, Pac-Man, PewDiePie, etc. I’m honestly surprised... Read more...
- 8Old Dominion Freight LinesStarted as a small company in the early 1900s and has grown into a country wide, top 5 LTL carrier
- 8Mickey MousePerhaps Disney's signature character, it has had a long, rich history.
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- 8Curious GeorgeThe infamous cute little monkey who's always very curious has turned from a book into a whole bunch of other stuff - a feature film, a TV series, and more. How did Curious George get so big (and even ... Read more...
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- 8Loews Movie theatersThey were one of the first movie theater chains not owned or controlled by a Hollywood studio. There is also a theater of theirs in Jersey City NJ that was deemed a Historical Landmark and used as a p... Read more...
- 8SharkNinjaThey are the owners of two namesake brands, Shark (vacuums) and Ninja (blenders). They were formerly known as Euro-Pro before they renamed themselves after their two iconic brands.
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- 8Casey’sThey have grown from 1 small gas station and into a Fortune 500 company! They are top 10 in pizza stores and the third largest convenience store in the USA
- 8Rue21On May 2nd, it was announced that Rue21 filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time. The CEO, Josh Burris decided to have meeting at a steakhouse with higher ups just to send them a two minute vide... Read more...
- 8Advance auto partsAdvance auto parts is a one of the biggest auto parts stores in the United states. They had huge success and expanded quickly. They bought car quest and world PAC.and expanded into Canada. Recently th... Read more...
- 8Love's vs. Pilot vs. TravelCenters of AmericaThey're among the three largest truck stop/travel center companies/chains
- 8A&W RestaurantsI want to know what caused A&W to go from over 2,000 restaurants at its peak in the 1960s to less than 1,000 and most people only recognizing the root beer, having no idea that there's a restauran... Read more...
- 7Human KindI want a video where you show who were and are the biggest ( greatest ) companies, families ( wealth ) and behind the curtain subjects today. People always talk about those we know, but the reality is... Read more...
- 7United States Radium CorporationCompany that made radioactive glowing paints for the military in WW1. How did this company survive all the way till 1970?
- 7Saudi AramcoyIt one of the largest oil companies in the world, and its IPO might be the biggest in history
- 71MDBI think the whole scandal would go well. Especially since the Madoff and Enron videos were so big. I also feel like there aren’t too many videos that summarize the whole thing well.
- 7Americain Alliance FootballIt has been shut down recently and has been riddled with scandal
- 7Excite!They had a chance to buy Google once but they passed. The website is still up (and was recently remodeled to be current. It used to have old news from 2012 and it even showed in the movie section the ... Read more...
- 7The Decline of Bi-LoThis company has been struggling to stay open for the last few years. This year, they announced ~90 store closings around the southeastern part of the United States
- 7CGPIn the UK these take up almost the entirety of GCSE revision guides when there are others that offer the same things, why is that the case?
- 7The US Playing Card CompanyPretty much everybody I know has a pack of playing cards and played with them, and I want to know about the biggest company that makes them. It'll be neat to see a video about a company that makes som... Read more...
- 7New Belgium Brewing - EMPLOYEE OWNEDFully employee owned businesses, especially large ones, are not common... yet New Belgium has knocked it out of the park. This would be a different type of company than you typically talk about so it ... Read more...
- 7TastykakeWith the hostess shut down and recent acquisition by a bigger company recently I feel like there's more behind the scenes then we know.
- 7The Hub NetworkThe Hub Network haven't been here for a lot of years since Discovery Family have came to live TV.
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- 7Outboard Marine CorporationThey were huge back in their heyday. And I would like to see if you can find out what led to the demise of the world's largest outboard manufacture and one of the largest suppliers of boats. You would... Read more...
- 7John Deere Vs. CaseBoth play a big part in every day Life. Farming, construction, landscaping.
- 7Nikon Videojust curious about how they've bean contributing a big part in the Camera markets.
- 7Wet n’ Wild (Orlando)It was EPIC, but got replaced. I don’t know why. PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON IT.
- 7Marvel VS Star WarsThese could both obviously hold a video of their own. But you could take it a step further by examining which is “winning” within pop culture today. Marvel is right now, but since the Infinity Saga is... Read more...
- 7kpopThis topic is worthy for a video because it would be new, also because k-pop is from korea and is coming in to western markets now.Please talk about the history of k-pop and bts P.S I'm kylie from ... Read more...
- 7FirestoneThey had a huge rise several scandals almost went bankrupt multiple times and got bought out
- 7How Did News Corporation Get So BigCould work as a possible spin off to the Disney video, and the fact that News Corporation is the world's biggest Media/Publishing entity.
- 7Google: Android operating systemWhile it’s not necessarily a company the android operating system continues to be voted the best operating system on the market and is used in many modern technologies like smartphones, self driven ca... Read more...
- 7Movie GallerySecond Largest movie rental store behind Blockbuster where I always went to rent movies Their Subsidiaries were Hollywood Video Moviebeam and GameCrazy interesting company to look over
- 7Advanced Micro Devices, the rise, fall, and rise again!Very curious to see how AMD is gaining market share in the CPU industry
- 7Reliance Industries LimitedThe company is ranked 148th on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2018. It is ranked 8th among the Top 250 Global Energy Companies by Platts as of 2016. Reliance con... Read more...
- 7Lacostewhen I was younger in the 80s my mother would buy these “little alligator” shirts at cheap discount stores . but now all of a sudden the brand has become a high end and it cost over $100 for a shirt t... Read more...
- 7can they come backThis is a series about bankrupt or struggling companies. The reason i think this would be a cool idea becuase we could see the company mans opinion.
- 7Albertsons Vons and The StrikeHow the grocery store strike effected Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs and the decline of the supermarkets.
- 7Product: Tickle Me ElmoTickle Me Elmo is a product that took the world by storm and isn’t really understood well. I saw it in my childhood and others did too. This is for your potential products idea series.
- 7the eddie lampert scandelSears is suing former ceo eddie lampert for stealing two billion dollars in assets. What do you think.
- 7Orbitz DrinkDo the Orbitz drink! It was gross and I'm curious why they thought it was a good idea.
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- 7Reggie Fils-AiméHe's not a company, but he's certainly a 'Company Man'. With a resume that includes Pizza Hut, Guinness, and Nintendo, he'd be really interesting to cover.
- 7J.d. power and associatesWe have all seen the commercials that say the got the J.D. power and Associates awards for whatever amount of years and so on. But what exactly does that mean, Why should we care if they won that awar... Read more...
- 7May CompanyI love the episode you made on Kmart. What if you expanding on companies that have failed and were enfolded into larger corporations? You could do The May Company (which I am personally interested in)... Read more...
- 7KlipschKlipsch is a cool and unique speaker company because of their horn tweeter technology. Klipsch also has a large fan base and lots of popularity in home theater . Thanks for Consideration .
- 7Remington arms Co.Very old US gun company that has gone through ALOT of change and turmoil over the years, even to this day.
- 7Textbook PublishersAs you may know, a lot of textbooks typically come from only a few publishers. Pearson/Wiley/etc. How did the textbook market get so lean in terms of major players?
- 7Eli lillyHow did it become so big. Small pharmaceutical company now one of the largest in the world.
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- 7VenmoIt will be interesting to see how this company makes money and how did it started
- 7Rita’sSeasonal businesses as a whole seem interesting to me and, as far as I know, Rita’s is one of the most popular.
- 7Not one in particularCould you do a video on knock off companies and how they're still in the industry. {ie: lego & lepin, Crush & Plunge, Lucky Charms & Marshmallow Magic etc)
- 7Mascot changes around the worldI want you to talk about how companies change there mascots from region to another One of the examples is the duracell bunny which is the mascot for duracell around the world but not existed in the u... Read more...
- 7The Original IPodI’m interested in learning more about its development, the product itself, and its impact on how we listen to music portably.
- 7Netflix vs Prime Video vs Apple TV+The two biggest streaming services and the newest competitor about to join, Apple TV+
- 7Caesarland/Major Magics/Non-Chuck-E-CheeseThere have been many different non-Chuck-E-Cheese arcade chains, that have pretty much all gone away. The 3 I used to frequent were Caesarland, Major Magic's, and American Fun Center. Not sure how muc... Read more...
- 7PrimericaGood opportunity to dive into Multi Level Marketing, and how they are even able to stay afloat despite their negative reputation
- 7Walls/Good Humor?When in Thailand, visiting almost 20 years ago. We saw Walls everywhere and the symbol looked just like the Good Humor symbol. People tried to tell us they weren't related companies, but how can they ... Read more...
- 7Braniff International AirwaysThis one is an interesting story as it was actually the first major airline to go bankrupt in the post-deregulation era in 1982. It would be resurrected two more times before finally being gone for go... Read more...
- 7Micro advertising in brands eg. Burger King fries have a heinz sauce logoWhile companies compete with each other for dominance over market share, the smaller companies which act as providers are at war as well. Burger King features heinz sauce logos. In some countries M... Read more...
- 7Montreal ExposDefunct MLB team who had to relocate to Washington DC. What happened?
- 7Maruchan soupsI think it would be interesting to know how many hundred trillion soups the company has to sell to turn a profit. It'd be fun to know if they are trading in the stock market or if they are owned by so... Read more...
- 7Carl Zeiss AGHow a East German company - even prosper in the GDR - and is nowadays still the provider of high quality lens products
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- 7Premier InnA famous hotel chain in the UK, How did they get so big over there?
- 7Alton towers resort Rise, fall and rise againAlton towers has probably the most interesting history of any theme park as its iconic stately home and gardens have been operating as a tourist attraction since the mid to late 1800s and there has be... Read more...
- 7Crazy 8 children’s clothingGreat children’s clothing store that went bankrupt and I want to know why. Was owned by company that owned Gymboree and they also had clothes sizes that could go up to teenagers in case they liked the... Read more...
- 7Lufthansa GroupThey are a monster in the european airline business owning some of the biggest and most recognized airlines. It would be great for bigger than you know. Also it would be nice to see more about foreign... Read more...
- 7Fairchild SemiconductorsFairchild Semiconductor is the Great Grandfather to Silicon Valley itself created by 8 brilliant Engineers and Scientists all under 35 so called "Traitors Eight" who left their job working under Willi... Read more...
- 7Hills Department StoreI worked my way through College here for many years, what happen to it?
- 7the Rise of Bottled waterwouldn't be company specific but more industry wide analysis. how the major brands convinced the public that bottle water was a better option and the sales vs other drinks. the growth of the industry ... Read more...
- 7AMF - American Machine and FoundryThis company used to make nearly all recreational equipment in the US. They had a large presence in golf, bicycles, and boating among others. What caused its decline from being a main player to bein... Read more...
- 7Dick SmithA few years ago it went bankrupt leaves only JB HI-FI as the consumer electronics retail store in Australia. It used to be huge. Rise and Fall?
- 73D TVIt's not a specific company, but after seeing your video on HD DVD vs. Blu-ray, I thought it would be interesting to hear you talk about another "failed" technology. The history of 3D TV, the differen... Read more...
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- 7World of WarcraftA long story of innovation, entering a hot market at the right time, massive financial success, growth, mistakes, stagnation...
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- 7Bollywood vs hollywoodYou could compare the two industries income profit history s and etc. Similarties and differences of these two industries.
- 7History Of Churchill Downs Inc/The Kentucky DerbyThis would talk about the history of the biggest horse race.
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- 7OuyaOuya was such a bad and embarrassing flop. It all revolves around the idea of making a cheap alternative to a home console that is for gamers and just an open platform to be able to mod. They received... Read more...
- 7W. T. GrantThey were a large retail chain that went out of business in 1976 or so.
- 7Public Storage and U-HaulBoth of these companies are associated with self storage. I've seen both of these around, with public storage (PS) having around 5 locations within 20 miles away and U-Haul having 1. Is PS more common... Read more...
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- 7Flexplay (DVD)I think it’s worthy because we could know of how the disc expires after 48 hours of use and why did it exist.
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- 7National AmusementsIt is uniquely interesting among movie theater chains in that it is the parent company of both Viacom and CBS Corp. The history of this company is just as interesting, especially in how it landed both... Read more...
- 7RunescapeThe rise and fall and rise again. This is a very interesting topic. It’s a very popular MMORPG that thousands of players play. A lot of people maybe even you have played this game. It was amazing up u... Read more...
- 7IGNbecause ign used to own gamespy and gamespy was used for the wii and ds wifi services
- 7Rainbow Foods (SuperValu US)Rainbow Foods was the second largest grocery chain in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. SuperValu is an American Wholesaler that was recently bought by a company called United Natural Foods and it see... Read more...
- 7Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)Extreme championship wrestling was a revolutionary wrestling product that existed in the 1990s. They were responsible for the edgy attitude that the WWE eventually made their calling card. They introd... Read more...
- 7Hot n' NowIn Michigan, at least, they came out of nowhere (Well, I think so...i was like 10) and appeared to grow huge market share for several years and then dropped off the face off the earth. There's got to ... Read more...
- 7Cheez It’sCheez It’s has been growing largely within the past 3 years (at least as far as I know) they are popular among many and the main cheese snack among most people. I think this is a great Video idea, and... Read more...
- 7BRIOI only know them for their wooden trains, I think it would be pretty interesting to see if what else they make.
- 7Firefox/internet explorerI think this topic would do well because personally most millennials grew up with these search engines me included. I think it speaks wonders about the advancement of computer technology as well.
- 7Kodak vs FujifilmWhile you did already cover Kodak, I was hoping you would have covered Kodak's arch-nemesis Fujifilm. I think a video contrasting the differences between the companies would be a great idea. Why did F... Read more...
- 7EMI (the conglomerate)EMI was once on top of the world, having some of the greatest musicians of all time under its belt, such as Queen, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, and even the Beatles. However, in 2012, it al... Read more...
- 7NielsenNielsen is arguably the most important and influential company in America’s advertising industry. It is vital in helping networks determine what TV and streaming content we see. I want to know how it ... Read more...
- 7No frillsNo frills is a grocery company in Canada and is the largest chain in Canada. What are the grocery chains in the US and how did No frills get so big
- 7StradivariusThese are known as the best violins in the world, but some debate that. There are so many violin makers and I don't think you've touched on any of them.
- 7American standardProbably the largest producer of toilets sinks and all things bathroom and plumbing and also own trane that produces furnaces and a/cs.
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- 7Alimentation Couche-Tard vs JD IrvingSecret Canadian juggernauts they own so much
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- 7The History Of Nickelodeon's Strange ProductsYou could talk about the History of their strange Products who came up with them and stuff. Here are a few examples of their strange Products Nickelodeon Moon Shoes, Nickelodeon H2O Power Blimp, The N... Read more...
- 7Fast Food restaurants in stores/gas stationsThe types and history of fast food restaurants in stores and gas stations, there are lots of those along highways, and there's stuff like Subway in Walmart and Starbucks in Target
- 7Ice Cream Truck CompaniesI've always found ice cream trucks to be very unique. There are food trucks that sit around at fairs and special events, and there are even some food trucks you can order and will come to your house, ... Read more...
- 7TacoBell vs chipotleThere both mexican fast food resturants and they make mexican foods. There both do a company rival on taco bell and chipotle
- 7Canadian companiesI appreciate that alot of your videos are on international companies. However, there are some videos for strictly American companies. I live in canada and really love watching these videos, but I woul... Read more...
- 7K-12 vs. Connections AcademyThe two largest online education companies. It would be interesting to go over the rise of these companies, the controversies of them, and the rise of the industry.
- 7Moe's Southwest Grill vs ChiptoleBoth are similar restaurants that appear to be the same in terms of scale. Usually people have their preference of one over the other.
- 7Standard OilIt has a lot of history behind it and I’m curious to learn more.
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- 7HalliburtonOne of the world's largest oil field service companies, it has operations in more than 70 countries. It owns hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands, and divisions worldwide and employs... Read more...
- 7America West/US Air/ American AirlinesPHX based America West Airlines always had a bad reputation in the airline industry. US Air bought them in the mid 2000's and American Airlines bought US Air in the early 2010's. Funny part is that to... Read more...
- 7Braum's - Why They're SuccessfulBraum's is taking over the ice cream industry. They are spreading rapidly and are becoming more known in the US. I'd like you to do a video on just why they have been so successful in their recent yea... Read more...
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- 7PSAOne of biggest car producers in the world, largely unknown in the US (Peugeot - oldest in the world, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall)
- 7LechmereA discount chain that would have almost died if Montgomery Wards hadn't purchased the company.
- 7Shaquille O'NealHow about Shaquille O'Neal as an investor? He's created his own brand, and has bought so many franchises since his basketball Carrer
- 7Fleet farm vs farm and fleetThey have very similar names and sell similar items
- 7Sears CanadaOnly Bright Sun Films Has Done This Topic And It Would Be Great if You Could Provide Your Insite On It As Well!
- 7Allegiant Air.They are one of the U.S.A's Low Cost Airlines, and They seem to get a Bad Reputation, but they may not deserve it, between 2016, and 2017 , 60 Minutes found concerning safety problems, they retired t... Read more...
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- 7The Rise and Decline of the Travel AgencyDuring the 1950s and pretty much through the early 2000s, it was not uncommon to book vacations with a travel agent. With the progression of the Internet, this now seems to be a relic. However, I thin... Read more...
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- 7HMV (His Master's Voice)I would love to see the Rise and fall and rise again, because HMV has been a part of the UK for almost 100 years and had a small time where they existed in the USA. Also almost all of their stores shu... Read more...
- 7KirbyA vacuum company which has been in operation for over a century. The vacuums they make are complicated and costly, but are also reliable and long lasting. However, it's the company's sales practices o... Read more...
- 7BNSF and/or Union PacificThey are the largest railroads in the U.S. A video covering their histories or a comparison between the two would be interesting!
- 7Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)the owner of Fiat,Chrysler, Alfa Romeo,,Dodge,Lancia, Maserati,Jeep,Ram
- 7Legos vs Duplo2 different toy Company's aiming for the same demographic. Thought it would be interesting to compare the two companies.
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- 7ScJhonson bigger than you knowI dont think much people know how big this company is or what they do exactly
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- 7Take Two InteractiveT2 is bigger than you know. Take Two Interactive is a largest company of Video Games. Take Two is owned of Rockstar Games and 2K Sports, 2K Games or 2K for short. This is the most popular of develop o... Read more...
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- 7Pepsi in RussiaIt's a very interesting story of one of the first American companies in Russia
- 7Technicolor: bigger then you knowWe all have seen the name Technicolor watching looney tunes or a movie. But today I noticed something strange, my WiFi router is made by Technicolor. A brief google search and I find out they own the ... Read more...
- 7Bang & OlufsenA former worldwide leader in audio engenering, and consumer sound, now on the brink of bankruptcy?
- 7Standard Oil/ExxonMobilSort of fits the idea of rise and fall and rise again, even if it's not literally the same company.
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- 7Barney’s New YorkOne of the most famous luxury department stores in the US just filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. How did it happen? The fall of Barneys New York.
- 7Sports DirectMost hated company in Britain and most successful sport retailer there. Had acquired such level of hostility that parliament directly intervened to abolish some of it's business practises. But how ... Read more...
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- 7AramarkI don't think most people realize how big of a company they really are.
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- 7Simon mallsI know they own a bunch of malls but I am wondering how they are doing? The mall about 3 miles away from where I live closed and it was owned by Simon malls. I AM wondering if this company owning all ... Read more...
- 7The Rise of Fred MeyersA grocery store chain in the Northwestern US, now a part of Kroger but still under the same brand name of Fred Meyer's. It was founded by a German immigrant who went westward looking for gold. Fred Me... Read more...
- 7Nobody Beata the WIZ !!ok here's the short of it. it was like circuit city of the day(they orginally were a small record selling busness store(they had only one called "the wiz" @ the fulton mall)- but based in NYC(brooklyn... Read more...
- 7BungieBungie is the video game studio famous for making halo snd eventually destiny. It has had a long and tumultuous past before hitting it big
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- 7Price ChopperI live in Upstate N.Y. where we have Price Chopper/Market 32. But I know basically nothing about how they started, how big they are, how many cities and states they're located in or if anyone outside ... Read more...
- 7History of Jell-Oit'd be interesting to see how they came about and look into the history of the jell-o trend of the 50s and 60s
- 7Elmer's glue/slime fadSlime used to be all over but not it's kinda of dying and finding out the history of Elmer's would be cool. Thanks
- 7The rise and fall of eBay storesAfter eBay was around for some time there was a franchise (I think) that grew around the concept of doing everything for you. They would stage items, photograph, post on eBay, and ship your items char... Read more...
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- 7GM CanadaYou have done the american side of GM now lets do the Canadian side
- 7YouTube SponsorsWithin the past 1-2 years plenty of personalities are being sponsored by websites like Brilliant and SquareSpace. It’d be interesting to see how these companies started and grew since these sponsorshi... Read more...
- 7The cambridge analytical scandalI think it is a very interesting topic, with lots to talk about.
- 7Estee LauderIt's the biggest beauty company. The beauty world is huge now!
- 7LVMHLouis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, also known as LVMH, is a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris. It owns virtually every luxury clothing brands, dozens of alcohol brands, a... Read more...
- 7Bird's Eye frozen foodsAs mentioned in the Unilever video comments on YouTube, I'm familiar with the Bird's Eye brand only because of their musical TV advert from the early 90s, which I believe was broadcast during episodes... Read more...
- 7Video on annual halloween storesSpirit Halloween and Halloween city pop up everywhere during Halloween, then disappear. How does this business model really work, is it effective, and are there stores that do this?
- 7Game Show Network and what has led to their decline, or successGame Show Network is a channel that is owned by Sony Pictures Television, and has been under frequent criticism for spamming Family Feud with Steve Harvey. That's a pretty funny show, but when your li... Read more...
- 7Usbank Vs Bank of AmericaThey are huge banks and are all over where I live, I saw your UPS vs FedEx video and I immediately thought of UsBank and Bank of America
- 7Xfinity vs. Verizonpeople have been fighting about whether Xfinity or Verizon is the best they both have phone companies and they both are cable companies but which one is really better of the top two companies in this ... Read more...
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- 7Bob's Red MillI personally find the founder of this company, Bob Moore, really interesting. He started from nothing and went into the gas industry at first, but when he had a drive towards healthier foods after a f... Read more...
- 7outlet malls vs regular mallsJust something that piqued my interest is how outlet malls that continue to sell factory brands (Nike's, Adidas, Coach) are still growing comparing to regular malls (Macy's, Apple, Sears)
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- 7Playstation VueRise and Fall They become the 2ed company to streaming live tv in the US and now shutting down. Backstory: At one point it was the at one point the biggest company in its market but now company ... Read more...
- 7K-Mart AustraliaWhilst everyone is aware of the financial situation of Kmart, what most people are not aware of is that K-Mart in Australia is thriving. An overhaul of the business in the past 5 - 10 years has bee... Read more...
- 7Orkin Pest ControlStarted as a family company but the children forced their father out and declared him unfit. Was used as an example of hostile takeover in school
- 7RingFrom Shark Tank rejection to majority market share in smart doorbells and acquired by Amazon.
- 7The Decline of Multi-Purpose Stadiums (Football and Baseball)Multi-purpose stadiums were once one of the most common homes for teams in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League. Now most have been replaced with top of the line facilities.
- 7Columbia SportswearBecause it's one if not the biggest rival to the North Face and you already made a video on them.
- 7Pioneer ChickenPlease consider doing an episode on Pioneer Chicken (aka Pioneer Takeout). For a time, this was KFC's biggest rival. Even former NFL star OJ Simpson (yes, that 'OJ Simpson') did TV commercials for the... Read more...
- 7Gemmy IndustriesThis company has been at the top when it comes to Holiday related merchandise and decorating. From Novelty Toys, Inflatables, Decorations, Projections, Lightshows, Life Size Props, this list goes on. ... Read more...
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- 7Duluth Trading CompanySeems like a growing business,has funny ads, has stores, but its ads push its online presence. Seems to set up shop in outlet malls.
- 7Urban OutfittersI just don't think you talk about clothing companies enough
- 7Peter Piper PizzaPossibly one of the Pioneers for Pizza places that include games on sight for families
- 7Goldman SachsWe see this company a lot in the world of politics and I want to know why they're such an influential company and what they actually do other than banking and how they got so big.
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- 7Gemcoat one point was a powerhouse for "everything under one roof", and then.....nothing. They just closed! Why? Thank you
- 7The Home Console WarsBecause theres so much to learn about from the beginning with atari all the way from Sega VS Nintendo to XBOX VS Playstation. This topic is full of interesting stuff
- 7VolvoNils Bohlin, inventor of the three point seat belt worked there. What more can I say?
- 7Yuengling Brewing Co.I love your videos on how businesses got started and the decline of them too. The way you narrate is very genuine and sincere. Anyway this may be an interesting company not many will be familiar with ... Read more...
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- 7Mike and IkeIm not sure if you could make a rise and fall, but they sure rose after the "breakup" commercials a few years back
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- 7Yahoo! vs. Yahoo! JapanWe all know how badly Yahoo! is doing. However, Yahoo! Japan, which began as a joint venture between Yahoo! and the Japan-based Softbank Corp., is the most visited website in Japan, and makes a ton of... Read more...
- 7Cable televisionIt seemed very inevitable, it would be cool if you did a a decline of cable TV
- 7Urban Air Adventure ParkI actually work for the marketing agency that handles them and have had 1-on1 time with their CEO a few times. I think it would be interesting to see what all info you can find. They started as a t... Read more...
- 7MinisoA small Asian shop has opened everywhere internationally. They have their own line of products, and they even have a partnership with Marvel with exclusive items.
- 7UNO’s Chicago PizzariaUNO’s is an example of a small company that’s in the process of growing. I think a really interesting video would be the history of a rising company. UNO’s is a Chicago-based pizzaria and grill that I... Read more...
- 7What happens after bankruptcy?Kind of unusual from the norm, but with so many companies failing, I have wondered what happens to a company after bankruptcy? A closing date is set, liquidation starts, stores close. But what is happ... Read more...
- 7Irn Bru/ Barr's Soft DrinksIrn Bru is the most popular soft drink in Scotland, and the only place in the world where any soft drink outsells Coca Cola.
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- 7Sunoco GasI have noticed here in my small town (central NC) and surrounding towns and cities have had a sudden upsurge in Sunoco gas stations. They have bought out so many of the gas stations that have been und... Read more...
- 7S.C. Johnson vs Johnson and JohnsonI always thought these two were the same company, and ever since I found out they were distinct, I get them confused. Tell us the differences.
- 7Baskin Robbins vs Dairy QueenMy extended family owns several Baskin Robbins franchises and something they told us kids growing up was that Dairy Queen and Baskin Robbins used to be big rivals. If one developed a product/promotion... Read more...
- 7TASER (Currently AXON)While Law Enforcement Officers say that TASER products have been the, "Best advancement in police equipment since the two-way radio", they are not without controversy. The company itself is valued at ... Read more...
- 75 GumTheir quick rise with their marketing in like 2006-2010 but how they remain at the top but don't push out as many ads.
- 7Rockstar Energy DrinkPepsiCo recently acquired this company for a grand total of 3.85 billion dollars. This company has seen tremendous growth since it's founding in 2001, even in the face of controversy!!!!!!!
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- 7Zillow VS Realtor.com/NewsCorpIt's interesting to look at their history. Realtor.com got acquired by NewsCorp soon after Zillow acquired Trulia, legal disputes (zillow accused of poaching from Realtor.com), in general the shade...
- 7Trucking industryTo see the importance of why we need rest areas truck stops open and why we need people to stay at home so we can do our job fast, smoother, and easily to restock your selfs and necessities everyone n... Read more...
- 7The Fall of Kiddie CityKiddie City was a huge part of my childhood long before ToysRUs. I’m curious to know why it failed. I love your channel, thank you!
- 7General CinemasThey were one of the biggest American movie theater chains, and in a way one of the most famously marketed with their mascots and jingles, and then plummeted in the 2000s
- 7Virgin Mobile USAWhat happened to Virgin Mobile USA? I love prepaid and that was my favorite carrier. It was cool fun and hip! I don't like Boost Mobile because that is for poor people. Virgin Mobile always felt like ... Read more...
- 7Spectrum Cable OutagesThe origin story on Spectrum. Originally, it was Adelphia before it was sold to Comcast and Time Warner in 2006. Then in 2007, the company became Time Warner Cable. In 2016, Time Warner Cable was sold... Read more...
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- 7Jordan vs Yeezy (Nike vs Adidas)The new era of sneakers and resurgence of sneakerheads. The role of Kanye and the link between high fashion and streetwear. More than just a fad.
- 7Xbox LiveXbox live is extremely popular & I think any kind of gaming video would be cool to see
- 7Comic book storesRise and fall video about why did the major publishers move to comic book stores and why are they struggling to stay alive.
- 7Hex Bugs The rise and FallI’m genuinely curious about what happened to Hex Bugs. They used to be pretty big for a while where I live but then one day the fade just sort of died down and I never heard about them again. They eve... Read more...
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- 7Logan's RoadhouseIn 1996 (I'd I'm not mistaken) Logan's Roadhouse was created but due to money mismanagement and the covid-19 outbreak it's going bankrupt and we Americans can probably kiss putting peanuts on the floo... Read more...
- 7DiamlerChryslerBoth companies were both looking forward to the merger, but it became the worst merger in automotive history.
- 7Royal Dutch shellIts a major gas company and there is often shady things associated with these type of industries
- 7Peter Pan Peanut ButterIt's kind of interesting, who made and currently owns them and how are they doing?
- 7Waste Management Vs Republic ServicesWaste Management is the leader of the refuse Industry while Republic Services comes a close second.
- 7GainaxMost of its most important employees left the company for Studio Trigger, taking some of its most successful animes (ex. Gurrenn Lagann, FLCL, Panty & Stocking) with it. Gainax also hasn't made a ... Read more...
- 7Marco's PizzaWhy they're successful. One of the fastest growing pizza chains in america!
- 7AnkiThe only company to launch at an Apple event. Made sci-fi to reality robotics products and was number one in their sales category and number one toy on Amazon year after year but still managed to go b... Read more...
- 7A Series on Companies Started Out of Spite or RevengeEx. Lamborghini, Puma, Boeing (I think)
- 7take2gamesTalk about this Company they make GTA 5 game, Red redemption and de stock value have a very nice performance over de years. MAN I JUST LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, (hi from chile) =)
- 7HP vs Hewlett Packard EnterpriseMost people think its the same thing but it has a whole bunch of history.
- 7Online grocery shopping...winners and loosersWhy non us companies took the lead. Webvan, peapod (owned by Dutch), Tesco/groceryworks, ocado, instacart, freshdirect.
- 7New series: Billionaire Business FamiliesThere are a number of multigeneration billionaire families involved in complex multiple businesses. Who are they, how have they fared over generations. Examples: Westons of Canada (multiple reta... Read more...
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- 7Arthur Treacher chips and fishThey had over 1k locations throughout the mid west (Especially OH and the NE) and had agreements with other chains (especially Nathan's famous in NYC and beyond). Now they are down to four locations (... Read more...
- 7Acer/ASUSTwo international corporations in Taiwan which are two of the most recognisable PC brands in the world, and both have spun off companies that have grown to be larger than either.
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- 7Food TrucksFood trucks used to be popular, then disappeared, and recently have been all over again! I know you usually focus on one COMPANY, but I think this would be incredibly interesting to see the rise and f... Read more...
- 7JacuzziHow they went from propellers and aircrafts to becoming the trade name for hot tubs.
- 7Tesco vs SainsburysYou don't do many videos on British companies and these two are quite old and interesting
- 7The NHSSince lockdown/quarantine started in England, every Thursday, the whole nation has clapped for them to show our support. I think it would a good tribute to them and what they are doing for our country... Read more...
- 7The Rise of Nutellanutella got really popular throughout the 2010s and it still is
- 7US Automotive Industry: What Happened?In 1995 the American Automotive industry had fully recovered from being overshadowed by imports and forced to market horrible compact cars. However, over the course of the next several years, this ... Read more...
- 7De Beers - Why They’re HatedI’ve been researching De Beers lately for school, and I’ve found out some really scummy stuff they have been doing for over a century. So basically De Beers formed from three different companies in th... Read more...
- 7Reliance JioFastest growing Indian mobile network provider, resulting in downfall of all competition. Cheapest pricing attracted more customers. Run by the richest Indian family.
- 7Big Hit EntertainmentHow a company undergoes entertainment company changed how bands are seen and developed all around the world.
- 7The Halal GuysHow did the food cart in New York City become an international franchise?
- 7Prego Vs RaguWell I think that Ragu and Prego are very similar (at least in taste) so I was wondering if maybe they are similar financially or their backstory would be similar!
- 7The Decline of Fosters FreezeThis is an unknown fast food chain outside of California. The company has an interesting history, and the reasons for its decline is not discussed anywhere.
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- 7Ben Franklin Five and DimeHow on earth have they managed to survive? And do they have a future?
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- 7Folgers.The Folgers corporation is worthy because it is a company that like most companies, provides a product as well as so much more.
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- 7VOC (Dutch East India Company)Arguably the biggest corporation ever lived on the planet, but how big was it?
- 7Great ValueIt feels Great Value has everything. They have their own brand of Oreos, Trail Mix, Toilet Paper, Popcorn Chicken. Heck, they even have their own brand of SPAM! How did they get so big to have everyth... Read more...
- 7LifewayThe rise & fall... the closed all their stores and moved to only online last year
- 7Amy's KitchenThe company was an early pioneer of organic prepared foods. What is its history, and how are they doing today?
- 7CEO PayIt's not necessarily on any specific companies, but I think it would be interesting to do a video on how CEO pay has changed through the years and how that's potentially affected the economy.
- 7CrackedCracked started out as a magazine and then transitioned into an internet humor company. In 2017 there was a controversy that led to them laying off the majority of their comedy writers and video produ... Read more...
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- 7Rise and Fall: Gaia OnlineThis avatar-based social media site for anime fans had a huge boom in the late 2000's, they rose from bare-bones advertisements, garnered media attention like Time, and even had a huge sponsership fro... Read more...
- 7Children's Place Inc.They use so many names: Gymboree, Place, Children's Place, The Children's Place, and more; What IS this thing? It was once owned by MACY'S!
- 7Channel frederatorThey are responsible for almost every iconic cartoon from the 90s-2010s
- 7schlotzsky'sMy wife and i love eating at this place. After subscribing and watching your videos I realized there are not near as many locations anymore and wondered why. Figured if anyone could tell me you could.... Read more...
- 7Raytheon TechnologiesRaytheon started a long time ago with kitchen appliances and somehow moved into the world of defense contractors and recently merged with UTC. There's also the story of Howard Hughes and the Hughes co... Read more...
- 7DewaltI personally had never heard of them until they released their power tools. If they’ve been going since 1924 I think this would provide for a good video
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- 7AbletonIt is the producer of one of the largest music softwares and I think it would be good for a why there successful video.
- 7TvTropesSo, I just saw your video about Wikipedia, and another wiki that's always interested me was TvTropes. there's quite a bit of history behind that website, and I think it might be interesting to see how... Read more...
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- 7Go Calendars Toys and GamesWhat are they doing to survive, unlike Toys R Us?
- 7Guitar center vs SweetwaterBoth companies a instrument retailers and one of them is currently loosing the battle.
- 7GameWorksThere are only 7 GameWorks around these days and they used to be powered by Sega, so I am curious if there is a story behind its creation and why Sega dropped this Entertainment Company
- 7Apple vs HTCas Apple is luxurious & status symbol as we know it today, HTC was also called "Apple of android". i mean a status symbol & a luxurious brand, but just based on android. so i think it would be... Read more...
- 7BET (Black Entertainment Television)BET is best known for their popular shows like Lift Every Voice, The Real Husbands of Hollywood, and most notably, 106 & Park. The cable network is targeted to a African American demographic. I wa... Read more...
- 7Schoolhouse RockLots of companies have made educational videos over the decades. How did Schoolhouse Rock become the default video that every school in the country shows when the teacher wants some time off?
- 7Bell & HowellGrowing up in the 1960's Bell & Howell was a formidable competetor to Kodak, making projectors and cameras. They had TV commercials, newsppaper and radio ads. Now you only see the name "Bell+Howel... Read more...
- 7TSMCThe Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is relatively unknown to the general public but they manufacture a huge amount of microchips for huge companies. Companies like AMD, Apple and Qualcomm a... Read more...
- 7PPG IndustriesThey are the largest coatings company on the planet that nobody, outside of car geeks, knows even exists. Fortune 200 company.
- 7McDonald’s VS KFCDo a video comparing these two fast food giants numbers over the years.
- 7Yum Yum DonutsSmall Donut Company based in California. Birthed in Southern Califonia, but has expanded arcoss California for over 50 Years. Though I doubt anyone outside of Califonia has heard of them. https://y... Read more...
- 7Bluebell CreameriesThe rise and fall and rise again of Bluebell. The company was started in 1907 in Brenham, TX. For most of their history, they were a Texas only company. In the late 1980s, the company started selli... Read more...
- 7Ally BankAlly Bank is not your typical fintech company. How many other full service banks were founded by GM? Not many...
- 7WoolcoFrom 1962-1983, Why was this store a failure and why did it fail in the 80's?
- 7Rex TV and ApplianceStarted off as a radio store that specifically targeted small town markets where larger stores like best buy and circuit city didn't have stores. All stock was owned (instead of leased, like most big ... Read more...
- 7BitconnectIt is a ponzi scheme like you have covered in the Bernie Madoff episode. I am really interested in Ponzi Schemes.
- 7Home BaseThere was sort of a rivalry between Home Depot and Home Base. Home Base even had very similar uniforms. They seemed like they were on the rise and suddenly it seemed as over night every location clos... Read more...
- 7Navy Federal Credit UnionLargest and number one credit union in the United States. How did they become so big?
- 7Goody's Family Clothing StorePlease do a video on Goody's Family Clothing Store next! I really want to know what happened to contribute to that company's demise. I literally remember shopping in that store with my mom 😩 good time... Read more...
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- 7Einstein Bros bagel companythey just got good bagels, idk much of their history but it seems like a fun video
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- 7The CWBigger Than You Know. How did a low-rated broadcast network become profitable and relevant in the streaming wars?
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- 7Filmation AssociatesProduction Company best known for making cartoons in the 1980's what happened to them
- 7Wham-OHistory of Toy Company Wham-O best know for creating & marketing several toys including the Prisbee, Slip N Spide Silly String, Hacky Sack & others
- 7Hi-CThere was a time where they had flavors that they don't have anymore and how did it get so popular for a kids drink?
- 7Insomnia Cookies - The Interesting HistoryA chain of cookie/baked goods delivery stores that is very popular among college students founded by a University Pennsylvania (UPenn) student in 2003. They’ve been owned by Krispy Kreme since 2018 an... Read more...
- 7The Rise and Fall of Channel AwesomeChannel Awesome was the place where every online reviewer ever wanted to work until scandal brought them down and they are a shell of their former self. Best known for The Nostalgia Critic and that's ... Read more...
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- 7Lucas Oil Products Inc.History of Lucas Oil wich manufactures Motor Oil, additives & lubricants
- 7Bethesda Game StudiosThey are will know for bugs and memes, but I think a history video or something about them would be fun to watch.
- 7Papa Johns vs Little CaeserssThey are both some really big brands and pizza hut and dominos is already suggested so might as well do 2 other pizza brands
- 7Pokemon Trading Card GameIt has had a rise, steady lifespan, and then a chaotic rise; causing some stores to limit purchases or remove them altogether.
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- 7CameoIt’s an app you can use to have celebrities personally talk to you and congratulate you. It deserves a “How It Became Popular” video.
- 7Keebler CompanyJust found out they’re behind Girl Scout cookies. On top of being a piece of the Kellogg empire. Mainly interested in on the Girl Scout cookie aspect as it’s an American icon.
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- 7FiverrCriticisms & controversies of the freelance Online marketplace Fiverr
- 7MetLifeWhen I think of MetLife, I think of Snoopy from the Peanuts gang. I want to know what makes the insurance company special.
- 7AcuraAcura makes some of the best selling luxury cars in America and they were founded by Honda, whose cars aren’t known to be luxurious
- 7john's incredible pizzaThey are pizza buffet that has themed rooms. They also have a whole other half of the building that has games much like Dave and busters. They are usually in or near malls. The that was out here in Sa... Read more...
- 7Sonic the Hedgehog: Switching Industries?The last "proper" Sonic the Hedgehog game (Not counting spinoffs or remakes) was in 2017 with the lamentable Sonic Forces. Since then, we have had a new IDW comics series, a new cartoon series prem... Read more...
- 7CavaThis healthy, delicious restaurant is quickly growing. They have a Chipotle-like style where you order through a line and chose your ingredients. This is a restaurant to try for sure, and I hope it be... Read more...
- 7Diary Of a Wimpy KidHow did the idea come to be how did it start? Why are the books so successful and why do people that don't even like reading read them?
- 7Walmart vs. Target vs. MeijerThe three biggest superstore chains in the United States.
- 7Nbc vs PbsPeople are always wondering who has more viewers who has good shows i want to see who is better
- 7John Deere vs CaterpillarWhich is the biggest of the to tractor company's?
- 7Save-A-LotGeneral history of the company would be nice to learn more about
- 7The Decline Of GolfsmithIt was one of the biggest Golf chains that had a major falloff
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- 7Seuss enterprisesLets go back to the days where you were a kid reading all of those classic Dr Seuss books the cat in the hat the Lorax how the Grinch o stole Christmas Horton here's a who all the places you go then y... Read more...
- 7EmersonYou should make a video of How it started, rise and fall?, how it got so big or whatever you want .
- 7ConairThey are a major manufacturer of products for hair, including hair dryers, curling irons, etc. but have been bigger than many realize, owning other brands such as Cuisinart.
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- 7MyNetworkTVSeems as though it had been declining from the very beginning, from a network of first-run shows to a bunch of filler.
- 7Vice MediaHey, Company Man! Vice Media just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This is totally not good for the company. I want you to make a video on what caused the decline of Vice Media and explain what will h... Read more...
- 7Big Idea StudiosThey made Veggietales. Saberspark made a great video discussing their history. However, I feel you would have a great take on it as well.
- 7What happened to the D.A.R.E. anti drug progamNot exactly a company but the government sure tried to sell it.
- 7Ty Inc.They are the makers of the iconic Beanie Babies but have since grown well beyond that with other plush beanie figures. How did they get so big?
- 7Constellation Brands- Modelo beerHi there, Since the inception of Bud Light (Anheuser-Busch), they have been the number #1 beer in the US for more than 35 years. Now in 2023, after seeing their brands decline due to consumers trad... Read more...
- 7Mrs. Fields vs Great American CookiesTwo great cookie companies to find differences between
- 7dollar shave club vs Harry Razor'sBoth are really similar, would be an interesting video regarding who started each and how they got their start. Great channel. Thanks! - Aaron
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- 7Stater Bros MarketsBecause it’s the second largest private grocery chain in California generating 5.5 billion in revenue. Has a loyal customer following. Would love to see the history and how they got there, especially ... Read more...
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- 7Arm & HammerA video on Arm & Hammer could delve into its unexpected history, showcasing how a simple household brand evolved into a multifaceted empire. From baking soda beginnings to diverse product lines, e... Read more...
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- 7Planet Fitness vs. Anytime Fitness vs. LA FitnessWhich gym do people prefer? Where are they? Which ones offer the most value?
- 7Chuck E. Cheese VS Dave & BustersThe battle between the two Family Entertainment Giants, I don’t really want to see who is better, I want to see what distinguishes them from Each-other
- 7Harley-DavidsonHow it got to become one of the largest motorcycle producers in America
- 7Conn's HomePlusRecently bankrupt furniture financing store that's been around since 1934, but spouts 1890. Soon after aquiring Badcock, it fell into trouble financially and didn't report a quarter to the Nasdaq on t... Read more...
- 6Chicken CottageFilling the gap in the market in the UK then expanded all around the nation because of a halal ethnicity. It has now become the new KFC in most of UK (but recently KFC understood and became halal)
- 6Companies that are not consumer facingI know that most of your videos have been about companies in the consumer or tech sectors. How about doing a video on a company in the industrials sector , such as Dover or United Technologies? Someth... Read more...
- 6American firearms companiesIt would be interesting to understand how these companies came into being and their position in the modern landscape. Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Colt, Remington, Winchester, etc
- 6Intertoys / Bart SmitThese 2 Dutch toy stores have gone bankrupt and are currently closing their stores. There was a really fun part with Intertoys where they told people they had 1 week left to turn in their giftcards an... Read more...
- 6Body Armor Sports DrinkBody Armor has grew so much in the past year and I was wondering how it grown so much so fast. It blew up and now I can’t go to any type of convenience store without seeing it.
- 6The companies that own all the companies we know and are familiar with.I feel like I always hear about the company’s and brands but never about the huge companies that own those brands. For example I want to know more about the 6 companies that own and control our media ... Read more...
- 63D Systems: Bigger than you know3D Systems is the biggest 3D Printer manufacturer, they invented 3D printing.
- 6Biggest company of each one of the country, you have most followersIs a good way to make some content for your non american followers, you have a big chance of covering a multinational brand. Just choose one company of the countries you have more followers from. Or... Read more...
- 6Multi-level marketing companies ( companie that ask you to joint them via the social media) are they good or badTo have a good idea of what they do and if people should join them and if they shouldn’t why’s that
- 6Sinclair Oil CorporationTalk about the decline of the Sinclair Oil Corporation
- 6Vacheron ConstantinThe oldest watchmaker that is still in business, so old that a watch of theirs was owned by Napoleon Bonaparte.
- 6Levitz Furniture100 year old nationwide furniture retailer that finally bit the dust during the recession.
- 6ATA AirlinesThis is a US airline that went bankrupt in 2008. You covered other airlines such as Pan Am and TWA and I think it would be a good idea to venture into other US airlines that have failed (in this case)... Read more...
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- 6DaimlerChryslerIt would be interesting to see exactly why the merger had failed so badly.
- 6JAB Holding corporationBigger than you know. Parent company with many American brands.
- 6Weber GrillsWeber is one of the oldest manufacturers in the USA. Weber grills started in 1893, seems like there is a story there, they have a cool restaurant also in Chicago with a huge grill in the lobby. ... Read more...
- 6DiageoA massive alcohol brand owner you've never heard of. £12B revenue in 2018. Owners of brands like Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Lagavulin, Smirnoff and so many more.
- 6VodafoneThey are the second biggest telecommunications company in the world and is dominating most countries in the world.
- 6Splenda, Equal, No-calorie sweeteners, etc.I would love to see the history of no-calorie sweeteners and the battel for the top sales. Please include the sweeteners that were pulled for cancer scares and how the tests were conducted that led to... Read more...
- 6Vaping IndustryVaping is slowly becoming a huge market and there are several company's try to dominate.
- 6MillerCoorsHow did they get so big? Also could tie in with AB InBev and talk about their competition with one another and their hold on the craft beer market as they both continue to snatch up competition.
- 6Dave RamseyBranding genius or financial guru? Is he bigger than we know or just popular with the Christian community?
- 6Venture Stores INCVenture was started in 1970 in St Louis MO by a former Target CEO. Venture grew and brought bankrupt Chicago Turn Style in 1979. They expanded in Chicago and then they expanded into Iowa Indiana, Okla... Read more...
- 6Ps3 Vs Ps4I was just watching your youtube channel, and watched the one about blu ray vs hd DVd, and at the end you referenced sales loss on the two. So, would you like to do a broad comparison of the two syste... Read more...
- 6JiffyI have heard they own all operations in making the corn muffin mix and there are no store brand corn mixes because nobody can produce it cheaper than the name brand. Also they do zero advertising.
- 6Pac-SunUsed to be popular place to buy skateboarding merchandis then slowing phased out skate wear for there own branded clothes then went downhill from there. It was super important tonalot of people first ... Read more...
- 6Company behind artificial sweeteners and sugar packetsYou see them everywhere. In huge bulk at offices, convenience stores, breakrooms, etc.
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- 6Erik Buell RacingErik Buell was a motorcycle racer and engineer at Harley Davidson. He raced motorcycles, which meant that racing a Harley wasn't feasible. But racing a Japanese bike in that environment felt wrong. So... Read more...
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- 6Lime Bikes/ScootersLime bikes and scooters have been popping up recently, and getting quite a lot of competition with other companies. Maybe do a video about how they got so popular so quickly?
- 6Chapstik, why is it round?I've always wondered why Chapstik is a tube. Is it easier and more cost effective to produce that way or is it an evil plot to make more money. Are they tubes because they roll and get lost easier? I'... Read more...
- 6Fashion novaBecause it’s everywhere now and that’s what everyone’s talking about clothing wise nowadays.
- 6My Buddy / Kid Sister dollsAs I recall, you made a video about the Cabbage Patch doll. And in that video I think you made mention of the my Buddy doll. I feel like the My Buddy and Kid Sister dolls deserve a video also.
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- 6Cable Industry vs Streaming IndustryThe cable industry has been dominant in bringing video entertainment into households since the 70s. But now, there is a strong sector of the market that is cutting the cord in favor of streaming servi... Read more...
- 6Alibaba or TencentSome of the largest companies in the world however most westerners have no idea what these companies do or how they got big!
- 6Sports TV ChannelsHow their ratings are falling, why, possible solutions, competition with league online subscriptions and illegal streams.
- 6Archos : a failed successIt’s quite unknown off : Archos is a French tech company that focuses on portable devices. However, as they were one of not the first European company to develop an alternative to the iPad their histo... Read more...
- 6Micron ComputersAll of the Federal Gov`t agencies used to use nothing but Micro Computers, and now you cannot find them anywhere
- 6Wang ComputersWang Computers was a very popular brand in the `70's an `80's and they are no long in business
- 6New thing?companies there are bigger in other countries instead of where they are from?
- 6UltraHD Blu RayI would like to know more about UHD Blu Rays, especially since you never mentioned them in the Blu Ray Vs. HD DVD video, and your video was made not long after they first came out. It's as if people h... Read more...
- 6Rise and fall: CarhopWhy is carhop taking advantage of poor credit people and how they are failing more and more everyday. Horrible reviews.
- 6What ever happened to builder SquareAt one time it was more popular than home deport. many time I mistakenly call Home Deport "Builder Square"
- 6Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore LinesIncreadable regional railroad created by the state of NJ back during the depression as a merger of the competing Pennsylvania and Reading Railroads. This railroad still barely lives on as a small tour... Read more...
- 6PetcoPetco wants to be a one-stop-shop for pets. They are integrating pet nutritionists and vaccination clinics as well as grooming salons. They are nationwide. "Any" pet on a leash is invited in. It remin... Read more...
- 6The NCAA Football Video Game Franchise FailingI’ve always been interested in college football, and I recently picked up an NCAA Football 14 video game from GameStop. But whenever I found out that they stopped making them, I was devastated. I love... Read more...
- 6Why Shoe Stores seem to be excluded from retail apocalypseHave you ever noticed that not a lot of shoe stores are closing down in the last few years when brick and mortar retail has been dying down, especially family footwear stores (Shoe Carnival, Rack Room... Read more...
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- 6Console Wars seriescould do a whole series of videos on the console wars, one for each major player, (Nintendo, Sony, Sega, Microsoft ect) and even ones for the less remembered brands, like the TurboGrafx. not to mentio... Read more...
- 6AnimusicWith two releases in the early-to-mid 2000s, this animation company's future seemed promising enough. However, after several pushbacks over the years, the promised third entry in the series remains un... Read more...
- 6RolandIt's interesting how they were considered a failure in the 80s/90s but now they're in the top of the.line in music gear
- 6Why are people still using Windows 7?Windows 7 is discontinuing support in January, 2020. People are still using this instead of Windows 10, why?
- 6Companies that are smaller than you thinkBecause it will be challenging and fun for all I think love the channel it’s been 1.5 years I’ve watched this channel keep up the good work
- 6Tropical SmoothieThis company has been growing and expanding into new locations crazy fast.
- 6new IP owners for closed companiesThe rights for Rankin Bass and Filmation's shows are scattered, Star Trek's is a mess, and I just learned Marvel doesn't own Atlas Comics properties despite coming from Atlas Comics. And that's just e... Read more...
- 6Oculus Quest/VRThis topic is very relevant and I would like to see your take on the topic of VR. It is split if VR is dead or alive.
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- 6So you want to invest into a franchise but should you?I know this isn't a specific company, yet more of a what to and not to do if you buy/open a McDonalds or Quiznos.
- 6AafesMaybe do a video about the military exchange, like the BX, and the NEX (navy exchange) It’s called aafes in the Air Force
- 6Orangetheory fitnessIt is a growing company that is very unique. It has the treadmills, rowers, and weight stations that is set up in a way that makes it different from the traditional gyms. The classes has a coach and t... Read more...
- 6Captain D's vs. Long John SilversCaptain D's has better food but they are harder to find than Long John silvers
- 6Weaver Popcorn CompanyThey make Trail's End popcorn sold by the Boy Scouts o0f America for Fundraising
- 6Ore IdaIt’s interesting that this brand only specializes in frozen potato products and has lasted so long in the market.
- 6Copyright/IPEssential knowledge for any company. For instance, what can and cannot be copyrighted?
- 6Banquet FoodsIt's cheap and halfway decent for the poor and frugal. Is it the underdog in the tv dinner world?
- 6Brach's ConfectionsWould be a good Halloween or Valentines Day themed episode
- 6Stewart’s sodaStewart’s is worthy because it’s one of the those restaurant/ soda brands and it’s involved in two different industries and there sodas always come on glass bottles with irregular flavors which separa... Read more...
- 6G-FUELG-Fuel is a healthy alternative to the canned energy drinks, it's really unique on its upbringing and it's still a lesser known company, totally should be reviewed.
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- 6Black Eyed Pea RestaurantIt was my Moms favorite place Always had a good meal there
- 6Smart CarsThey were originally conceived as a subcompact, electric alternative mode of transportation. They do not seem to have taken off. What happened?
- 6WFL (World Football League) & USFL (United States Football League)Two Football Leagues. One from the 1970s and one from the 1980s, both tried to take on the NFL and failed. I'd love to see yo talk about the two Football leagues before the 2001 XFL that tried to t... Read more...
- 6Billy MaysWas the spokesman for many infomercial products such as Kaboom, Sham-Wow, and Oxy-Clean. Noted for his fiery personality.
- 6Largest Company From Each State (SeriesThis could become a series telling the interesting stories of famous companies from all over the spectrum. I could imagine the majority of these videos being interesting, if not because of the company... Read more...
- 6The idea of Oligopoly...is it really happening?With big companies, this can become an issue...Could be interesting.
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- 6WeatherfordI think it could make a really interesting rise and fall. They were the fourth largest oilfield services company, and they recently declared bankruptcy. How could this happen?
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- 6Krogers vs FoodLionWell, I haven't really seen much regarding these two stores at all on your channel, and I think it'd be interesting to hear about where the product is sold, rather than the product itself.
- 6SupercellHuge mobile gaming company, just 2 of their 5 games have surpassed a combined revenue of 10 billion dollars. Perhaps a video on the rise?
- 6Big dog clothingThis company was everywhere in the 90s it seemed like everyone had at least one of their t shirts. The ones with the dog logo and a silly phrase. They are still around and are a publicly traded compan... Read more...
- 6SNC Lavalin historyEngineering company known for numerous scandals all over the world including corruption, bribery, and connections to Gaddafi.
- 6Hydro FlaskMaybe do this one after the whole fad has died down. It’s be interesting to see how an expensive metal water bottle became and trendy status symbol
- 6America onlineThis was the biggest internet provider in late 90s ..What happened .
- 6AFL (Australian Football League)The AFL is one of Australia's biggest sporting leagues. It makes billions off TV sporting rights from Channel 7 & Foxtel. As well as being attended by millions of fans a year at sporting grounds a... Read more...
- 6Australia's NBN (National Broadband Network)The NBN is the Australian government owned company that is constructing a national broadband network for all Australians. Originally planned as 97% Fibre To The Home by the left leaning Labor governme... Read more...
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- 6Professional Sports DraftsCould you do a video on who professional sports drafts work? This has always fascinated me how they can draft someone to a team that they may not particularly like. Yes they can choose not to sign wit... Read more...
- 6Subway vs McDonalds vs Starbucks in conquering the worldthe 3 american chains that have the most locations worldwide and restaurants in the most countries. I'd love to see a video like the one kento bento did about the timeline of mcdonalds conquering asia... Read more...
- 6Red Vines Vs TwizzlersI've always argued with my friends witch is better and I was wondering what the market thinks about the two brands
- 6Mariano's / Dominick'sWhen Midwestern-based grocery chain Dominick's (est. 1918) was forcefully acquired by Safeway in 1998, they fired the then-CEO, Bob Mariano. After swearing to get revenge, he spent the next 15 years b... Read more...
- 6Yoshinoya. The expansion and collapse.I’ve always been curious about what happened to yoshinoya. A fast food Japanese rice bowl chain. They seemed to have expanded a lot and now seem to have almost totally disappeared.
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- 6Power RangersDo a video on power rangers from the mighty morphin to today. I say the viewers have dropped dramatically
- 6Bob's Discount FurnitureI've seen these places overnight pop up all over California. I'm wondering how it competes with big furniture stores and it's able to keep its prices low.
- 6Gordon Food ServiceVery Niche Chain of stores that is overly successful in supplying bulk food and restaurant necessities. Would love to see how they came to be so successful.
- 6Pay-Per-ViewPPV prime during the 80s through 00s was successful. How did they adjust to the current streaming and on demand.
- 6Duty free americasI recently went on a trip, and at both airports, I saw multiple of these stores.
- 6Midwest ExpressThey were a very popular domestic airline in the 90's and were known to have a very high-quality experience for a cheap price. Everyone loved their chocolate chip cookies they cooked on board and the ... Read more...
- 6GottshalksThis was a chain of department stores on the west coast, and alaska. Filed for bankrupsy in 2009, and closed all their stores.
- 6US CellularI have no idea what it is, but j loomis7 suggested it on the AT&T video and he got more than 130 likes yet never submitted it. He described it as the largest provider that no one uses.
- 6MRS BAIRDS.I want to learn more about it and been in Texas for over 100 years 1908
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- 6Magic Kingdom's MyMagic+Disney's attempt to build a cashless theme park by building sales, improving customer experiences and creating brand loyalty.
- 6GameTrailers.comThis website was huge back in the early 2000s, bough by different companies and at the end it all went down. Most of the employees moved on to do different stuff like Easy Allies and SIFTED, but the w... Read more...
- 6National Wholesale LiquidatorsThere used to be one near my home. It filed for bankruptcy before it got brought by its former workers and the one in Brooklyn reopened. Please do rise and fall.
- 6Turkey HillMany years ago, a local gas station chain where I live (Lincoln, NE) was visually rebranded to match the Turkey Hill aesthetic. I did not know this until I travelled to PA and saw Turkey Hill gas stat... Read more...
- 6Von DutchGood idea and family history on an interesting clothing brand that went down hill
- 6Ryan's BuffetOnce a great place to eat, Ryan's most recently got stuck in a decline and competitors like Golden Corral & Steak'N'Shake was just too much for the company.
- 6An update on Toys R UsIf you look closely Toys R Us has created a different company which owns themselves.
- 6Hershey ice creamHow it survived for so long and is still in business. How did it last through the great depression and 2 world wars?
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- 6Jurassic Park vs Jurassic worldNot a company but a franchise of movies bringing Universal Studios a huge amount of money.
- 6YKK zippersI see these zippers everywhere and know nothing about the brand.
- 6AcademyThis was initially going to be a suggestion for BCG athletics. i recently bought a cheap Camelbak-like hydration pack, by BCG. At the time, it wasn't a brand that I recognized, but then I saw the logo... Read more...
- 6Ritter Sport, Faber-CastellRitter Sport is german family-owned chocolate company with long history. Would be interesting to get to know more about it. Also, Faber-Castell is a company that makes pens and pencils and it is one ... Read more...
- 6The Rise and Fall of YUGO USAYugo was a import car from Yugoslavia that Malcolm Bricklin started to import over to the US in late 1985. It was a base GV (Great Value) 2 Door with a 1.1L Fait 4 cyl Rear Defrost cloth seat Am/FM ca... Read more...
- 6Dr. MartensWould love to see a video on the rise of this successful footwear company
- 6Sea MonkeysThese were before my time, but not so far before my time that I am not aware of the cultural reference. But I don't know what they really were. Would love to see a video on these!
- 6JB Hunt TransportBigger than you know, trucking, rail, technology company, oh my
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- 6MclarenHow they came back after not make cars for a while and how they are competing with already established supercar companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini
- 6Taco BuenoI’ve noticed they’ve been closing a lot of stores. Why can’t they keep up with the competition?
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- 6The decline of Detroit MichiganDetroit once has 1,849,000 people. Now it has 672,662.
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- 6Think geek vs gamestopI've noticed that both company's have been having a decline in locations can you please make this a video
- 6The rise and fall of paramount parksThis was the paramount equivalent of Disney parks. All of their parks were sold to cedar fair after the CBS-Viacom spilt in 2006
- 6BelkThis retail chain has definitely seen some ups and downs and I think it would be a cool topic for a video!
- 6Budweiser trademark disputeOr why you can't buy Budweiser US in Europe and you can't buy Budweiser CZ in the US
- 6Vhs typesI think it would be pretty interesting i mean it was the top video format in the 80s and 90s
- 6Time Warner Cable rebrand.Because everyone who had Time Warner Cable knows how bad it was. But then (I can't remember how long ago) Charter bought it and turned it into Spectrum. And I have to say from experience. Spectrum is ... Read more...
- 6Alco Department StoresI live in Conway, Arkansas we once had a department store similar to Walmart back in the 80s and early 90s. Rumor has it the store began as a Magic Mart and become an Alco and some stores were call... Read more...
- 6AAAAAA is the most popular roadside assistance company in the US. It's been in business over 100 years and was the first in standardizing road signs.
- 6CrosleyYou should talk about how the history on how they became the most recognizable brand in retro style turntables, radios, etc.
- 6Dannon & Danone GroupWas eating yogurt looking at the label & it says "a product of the Danone Group". What's the history and difference between Dannon and Danone?
- 6Nissan Vs ToyotaThese two are very popular brands for cars. You can also include Honda if you want. Do they have a rivalry?
- 6Gander Mountain/ Gander OutdoorsThe now bankrupt Gander Mountain has a very long and interesting history. Starting as a catalog order company in Wisconsin. Originally being privately owned, then going public and back to private owne... Read more...
- 6Edward JonesThey are everywhere in the United States, especially small towns.
- 6Suncoast Motion Picture CompanyIf you needed a movie at a great price or find a movie that was hard to get, this was the place to go. Then suddenly, they were gone.
- 6FujitsuIt’s worthy because this company is so old and has a broad product and service base.
- 6dot-com bubble burstIt would be cool to see a video or a small series of videos covering the dot-com bubble and bubble burst. It would be something different for the the channel and I'm sure plenty of us born in the mid ... Read more...
- 6Most Liked CompaniesStart a new series where you do the liked companies of each decade starting with 1980's then all the way to 2010's and so on.
- 6WHSmithThey are a huge stationary retailer in the U.K. and have been around for over 225 years! However, I have noticed that they have began to go into decline in the past few years. I wonder if it's WHSmith... Read more...
- 6Penske Corporation-DAVCO Technology (transportation component manufacturing) -DJR Team Penske (51% stake) (Australian V8 Supercars team)[2] -Ilmor Engineering (high performance motorsport engines) -Penske Automotive... Read more...
- 6Company’s with different names in different countriesi just think it’d be neat
- 6Biggest private equIty firms: KKR, TPG, Carlyle, etc.Bigger than you know. The number of household brands that are owned by (or have been owned by) these firms is super interesting!
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- 6Publisher's Clearing HouseHow did it get so big, and more importantly, how is it not losing money with all the giveaways?
- 6BHPIt started in Australia with 8 partners in mining in a town called Broken Hill. It is now the largest mineral mining company in the world. It have consumed many of its competitors along the way
- 6SkippyIconic peanut butter brand that with relatively unknown/unheard of history
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- 6Filene's basementIt's been around for over a hundred years and it's an iconic brand name
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- 6greenbrier international incThis business just seems really interesting and shady. Their shoddy protects means there are likely multiple lawsuits against them.
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- 6FruitopiaI remember this drink being super popular in the states as a kid. McDonald’s even had it in their fountains. Then suddenly it dIsappeared. What happened?
- 6SodexoBigger than you know. They are a French company, started in the 1960's. They have a division for nearly every continent, and specializes in things from food distribution to prison management.
- 6United RentalsThis was a Fortune 500 company for 2019. This company is one of the biggest equipment rental company out there. I only recgonized them for their porta-potties! But it seems they are a very vast & ... Read more...
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- 6Gulf OilThey have a lot of history with racing and some of the historic things about it, but at the same time they have seemed to have been disappearing
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- 6WranglerI never knew Wrangler Jeans use to make furniture. It would be interesting to learn how their history
- 6Celadon Truckinghttps://www.freightwaves.com/news/celadon-biggest-bankruptcy-in-truckload-history-expected-by-mid-week My company is going under it looks like. Would be nice to see a rise and fall video. Would be ... Read more...
- 6Inc. vs. LLCWhat's the difference between an incorporated company and a limited liability corporation?
- 6Family Christian StoresStarted as Zondervan Stores in the 1930s, Grew as large as 350 stores in the late 90s, early 2000s through acquisition and expansion. Took a major shift in the early 2000s when Dave Browne and Cliff B... Read more...
- 6Paws IncHow they got from being the company to house Garfield, to the Viacom owned company they are now. Maybe a rise and fall?
- 6Line WebtoonI'd love to learn about how a Korean site became one of the biggest online comic publishers in tons of languages.
- 6Walmart expressIt opened up than they all just turned into dollar generals
- 6OvomaltineAre they struggling to expand? Their products arent bought as much as Nutella or Milka or so.
- 6Air BerlinWell it would be interesting to see why they came from one of the Largest Air Carriers on Germany to Bancrupcy so fast
- 6Fallen Monopolies that (partially) Rose AgainWhen a monopoly gets broken up we sometimes see many of the remnants come back together. How do they do it and when does it become a problem?
- 6Bethesda softworksThey were once a beloved Visio game company but now there hated because there selfish and it's a scandal and everyone talking bout them so I think it would be a good video
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- 6The Decline of Jos. A. BankI just looked at their Wikipedia article and their finances aren't good.
- 6Weekly Shōnen JumpRise and Fall and Rise Again. Plus a lot to talk about his ranking system and how they are popular with males a females
- 6Hershey ParkHow did a candy themed amusement park come to exist? Is it actually owned by the Hershey company? Can you buy a 2 pound Reese’s peanut butter cup anywhere else?
- 6Monat: Why they're hatedMonat is an MLM company, hated by many, for a good reason. It's had a class-action lawsuit, and it's also a pyramid scheme. So, this would be a better video than another MLM/pyramid scheme because of ... Read more...
- 6Reddit vs DiggEven though this was a big debate for plenty of years in the 2000s, it's still being argued over in some form today!
- 6SponsorshipHow are companies, such as Allegiant and Smoothy King, who are small or cheap businesses able to buy naming rights to Stadiums (Allegiant Stadium, Smoothie King Arena). Given Allegiant's cheap flights... Read more...
- 6Harris ScarfeAustralian retail outlet that's been around for 160 years. Gets sold by Greenlit Brands on 18th November 2019 for an undisclosed sum. Bought by Allegro Funds & put into Administration 3 weeks la... Read more...
- 6Kay jewelers/zalestheres gotta be something interesting about their decline
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- 6The decline of BoxingNot necessarily one company, but the entire sport has declined over recent years, is this due to multiple sanctioning bodies? The rise of MMA?Gambling? It might make for an interesting industry wide i... Read more...
- 6Scott's Miracle GrowScott's would be a great company for the 'bigger than you know' series, they own a lot of other very recognizeable companies and are share holders in many others. They own a (from what I have heard) ... Read more...
- 6Bell Canada and #BellLetsTalkDayBell Canada is a phone, cable and Internet company that is one of the main players here in Canada. They are pretty hated because of their fees and customer service, but they have managed to do somethi... Read more...
- 6the decline of papyrus, what happened?Papyrus is a stationary and greeting card company that will close all of it's stores. Why did they file for bankruptcy.
- 6How about a video series on small low cost products that we don't make in the US anymore, but need.To make people aware of our declining capability.
- 6Rise and fall of GameloftExcellent game company that had its rise after the Java Symbian market switched to the iphone platform and became one of the largest digital game devs before the app store became a free to play dumpst... Read more...
- 6Earth FareThey are a chain of 50 stores that are closing all of them they said today. The headquarters is in my town, it would be awesome to learn more.
- 6FriendsterCan you do a video about FRIENDSTER? Back then friendster was popular. During that time it was like peoples version of facebook. We could add friends & write/type testimonials about our friends th... Read more...
- 6Why Lululemon is so successfulThey are doing exceptionally well especially since they launched comfortable business clothes
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- 6FoxconnI recently heard about foxconn and from what I've heard it's intriguing to me; and I believe many people would want to know the history about the company that manufacture their favorite phones. e.g. i... Read more...
- 6Lawson: Switching MarketsThe rise and fall of the Ohio-based convenience store chain and how the stores disappeared in the US, but became a retail giant in Japan rivaling 7-Eleven. While they have overseas stores in Asia, a f... Read more...
- 6ALD Sud/ALDI Nord vs. LIDLWhat's the difference between these two globally-recognized German no-frills supermarkets?
- 6Silicon Graphics (SGI)Sgi was pivotal in the advancement of computer generated graphics in the 80s and 90s and was basically the powerhouse behind productions from the likes of Pixar and Nintendo. They are no longer around... Read more...
- 6Dunkin Donuts v StarbucksGrowing up I’ve frequented both coffee chains and arguably, I would say they’re the two largest national coffee shop chains. Both serve different purposes though, Dunkin Donuts with their donuts and q... Read more...
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- 6Cathay PacificCathay Pacific is a very old airline and has won many skytrax awards and the airline is not doing so great recently.
- 6Fender Guitars vs. Gibson Guitars2 of the most iconic brands in the music industry during the rise of rock and roll!
- 6Frontier AirlinesThinking about it, it's kind of hated... it's the second-lowest in it's industry on the ACSI and it got dead-last in Wall Street Journal's Annual Airline Rankings 2018.
- 6The rise Small BusinessShow how a small business starts. How a small business can look big (franchises) Show how owners are every day Hard working people. The red tape and licenses, payroll and industry standards cost a ... Read more...
- 6B&H Photo VideoWith only a single store in New York, what makes B&H such a competitive force in the retail industry? Not sure if this would qualify for "how they got so big" considering the one location, but ... Read more...
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- 6The Oreo BoycottBecause it would be very interesting to understand what causes lead making one of the most iconic american cookies switch production to a foreign country, how it has affected the hundreds of people wh... Read more...
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- 6Arnold vs Brownberry vs OroweatAnother Dreyer’s vs Eddy’s situation, but this time there are three names, all for the same bread with the same logo and everything.
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- 6Ring vs NestHome security is a really important investment and I think since Ring is owned by Amazon, and Nest is owned by Google, that should be an easy comparison. Both have smart video doorbells, indoor and ou... Read more...
- 6Chesters Fries And Cheetos Why two diffrent names?This always confuses me they both have the same mascot but diffrent looks
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- 6VimtoDo why they're successful especially in the middle East market in Ramadan
- 6Jolt colaWhat happened to jolt cola. It appears this was the earliest energy drink in 1985 advertising all the sugar and 2x the caffeine. Quite the idea back then - early in it's time.
- 6Neiman Marcusnews that they are declaring bankruptcy protection. Mostly caused by a leveraged buyout in 2013 that really sank the company into debt. The company has been circling the drain for the last few years.... Read more...
- 6FTDTheir history is long and filled with terrible decisions in recent history. They are still around but went private in August after chapter 11
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- 6Studio Movie GrillI dont know if this is in other areas, but it would be interesting on the amount of hate they have here (in texas).
- 6KohlerKohler Co. is an American manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin.[1] Kohler is best known for its plumbing products, but the company also manufactures furniture, cabinetry, tile, engines, an... Read more...
- 6Linux and Linux Distributions(distros)Most people I know have grown up with and used either a Windows PC or a Mac their entire life but, people never talk about Linux. Linux is MASSIVE and is run very differently from Windows and Mac. Mod... Read more...
- 6WimpysOnce the biggest fast food company in the UK, now they have very few restaurants that arent known at all. It would be cool to see what happened
- 6Most loved companiesThere are videos of most hated companies, why not look at the good side of stuff.
- 6Sweet Jesus Ice CreamIt's controversial and everybody likes this ice cream brand, even Sonichu, Rosechu, and Mary Lee Walsh ~ Christine Weston Chandler, the OG creator of Sonichu
- 6ABC Kids (Australia)How it grown over the years and how the TV shows on that channel changed over the years
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- 6Rise of corona beerIt's during the - corona- virus pandemic and corona is a big beer brand
- 6Bel Air and Raley’s (Also Nob Hill Foods)I have been curious about the relationship between Bel Air and Raleys and how they are almost identical stores. I know this as my town has both of them. I would like to see a video of the story behind... Read more...
- 6Radio Technology for general use (not military)Not a company, but to see the rise and fall of the medium would be very interesting.
- 6Skyline ChiliSkyline Chili is a regional restaurant like Culver’s. The company has been branching out by offering its chili and chili dishes canned and frozen. Will they expand past the Midwest?
- 6TeamSpeak, TeamSpeak Systems GmbHTeamSpeak is old, very old, actually it's older than Skype if you believe it or not. TeamSpeak was huge in the gaming industrie 6-10 years ago, since Discord came out you barely hear about the Softwar... Read more...
- 6Games for windows live- why it’s hatedNot to be confused with Xbox live It was a really bad DRM and I think it could make an interesting video. You had to make an account to save your games and it always was just completely broken making ... Read more...
- 6New England Patriots Ownership- The Controversial HistoryRobert Kraft, The Deflate Gate, The Championships, The Ring and Jersey Theft. I get it if your not a sports fan, but this is worth a video. There have been bad times, and good times, but one things fo... Read more...
- 6First Watch RestrauntsI have been working for them for 6 years and when i started with them i had no idea who they were even though there had been one less than 5 miles from my house for 20 years. they had a slow burn thro... Read more...
- 6Hypixle vs Mineplex (Minecraft)They have both been successful servers and both have rise and falls. It has a deep history and is a lot to learn. There is no one source that brings all ideas and thoughts about Mineplex and Hypixle.
- 6Compare and Contrast Best Buy and Circuit City, Why Circuit City failed and is not out of business and Best Buy did not and is not.It would be interesting to compare the corporate strategies (or whatever) that led one to fail and go out of business (Circuit City) and the while they did have a hard go, is still standing (Best Buy)
- 6Action Parkknown as "class action park" and subject of the Action point movie, it was properly dangerous, and well loved. So much to unpack here, i think you will love this one.
- 6Leslie's PoolmartWhy not cover the largest pool store just as summer is starting?
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- 6Rocky Rococo PizzaI live in Wisconsin and i think my 2nd pizza place should be mentioned plus it's not that popular unlike pizza hut little Caesars papa John's etc and i think a lot of people will not recognize the bra... Read more...
- 6Penske RentalSeems like i see a lot of these trucks and i know a lot about Roger Penske but not this side of his business
- 6Gamestop vs Gamecrazydespite gamestop going bankrupt because of online gaming, gamefly and buying games online and it also had to do with the virus outbreak. i think it would be interesting to examine both of these onc... Read more...
- 6Starbucks vs Caribou CoffeeWhich is more popular? How did they come to be? Which was here first?
- 6Rise and Fall of Movie Production studiosAll those movie we'ce watched over the years I thibk the intro's at times have been just as Classic as the movie for the Big example of course we've got liongate who's still going strong today The ... Read more...
- 6Chupa ChupsIt is an interesting company and has tonnes of products that most people don't know about..
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- 6Longs DrugsIt was a based of California drug store the decline of Longs Drugs
- 6ManscapedThey sort of came out of no where so it has potential in a bigger than you know or rise video.
- 6Castrol Oil industry companylegendary British oil company very successful. very biggest oil company, make engine oil lubricants, and others automobile oil products. sponsored many legendary racing cars. the cars had amazing cool... Read more...
- 6The raise and fall MoneyMoney raise and fall all the time. Since covid19 and the stock market crash. And the layoffs of jobs in 2008. And the creation of money shaped the world alot for good and bad. Thanks Justin COLEMAN
- 6BTS & Big Hit EntertainmentHow a underdog boy band which debuted in 2013 without any recognition now brings $4.6B to South Korea's economy. Instant curiousity; needs to cross the stereotypical boundaries created by racism in m... Read more...
- 6John C. Bogle and The Vanguard GroupInvestor and philanthropist, founder and leader of "The Vanguard Group" (over $6.2 trillion in assets under management), credited with creating the first index fund. Investors who follow his advices a... Read more...
- 6Sleepy's: The mattress professionalsRise and fall: Very successful northeast chain of mattress stores. They bought many competitors and build a great name only to sell out to Mattress Firm, who ended up going into bankruptcy just a few ... Read more...
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- 6Carvel, Ice creamCarvel was the the company that predates Diary queen and where the soft serve came from and it's a very over looked Ice cream company that's almost only known on the East side of the US mainly like NY... Read more...
- 6The US Fair IndustryThe US Fair Industry is a 4.5 billion dollar a year industry. It would be interesting to show everyone how they grew, how states grew their state fairs, etc. I work in the industry, so I see how much ... Read more...
- 6The Chex cereal corporationBecause it is 1 the most popular cereal brands in the In the world.
- 6ATI TechnologiesI want to see the history of ATI Technologies because they were used a lot during the Console War (GameCube, Xbox 360, Wii, and I guess the Wii U because it's AMD) but before then it was unheard of. N... Read more...
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- 6PockyHow did this get so big in foreign countries, and most other japanese candies happen?
- 6A Bathing Ape aka BAPEHow they got so big video. A good sequel to the Supreme vid as they are similar companies. BAPE focuses more on clothes though. It is another take on the street wear/hype beat market and I think it wo... Read more...
- 6How FedEx, UPS and E-mail taken away business from US Postal Service.US Postal Service been around since the beginning of the USA. Ben Franklin was the first Post Master. A few years ago when there was mass shooting, people say "well somebody went Postal" implying stre... Read more...
- 6Xbox one vs ps4The next gen consoles that are coming would be a great idea for a vid. With the good and the bad of the two would be great.
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- 6BarbasolI think Barbasol is a worthy topic because I know there are some people who use their products.
- 6Winco vs Costcothe two companies are similar so I'd like to see what one is doing better then the other, how the are both doing financially, etc, etc
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- 6TCBYWell, personally, I loved their Superman ice cream. But also, they just kind of disappeared and it would be interesting to know what happened to them.
- 6pamperd chefmy mom recently did a thing called a pamperd chef party its kinda like a pyramid sceam but its not and they have an interesting ad model in general
- 6tj maxx vs tk maxxThe regional differences are very strange and it would be nice to see how they are different in an episode.
- 6LinkedIn Vs. PurpleBriefcaseThese two websites are very different from each other, but they both share the same purpose.
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- 6Thomas and friends vs Bob the builderPersonally I like Thomas the tank engine way way more. What do you think?
- 6WhatsApp- bigger than you knowBecause you did the history if Skype but unlike Skype WhatsApp is still popular and I really wanna see how whats app came to be
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- 6gskThis conglomerate owns dozens of brands, they'd be a good company to look into.
- 6Cash appWhere did they come from. It feels like they appeared out of nowhere and now are everywhere
- 6Vornado vs DysonI feel these two brands are the top when it comes to fans/air circulators. They are always compared and it would be interesting to hear what you think of the companies themselves.
- 6Air Canadarise and fall and rise again (Look up how they entered bankruptcy protection and then came back)
- 6The decline of American car makersToyota, Honda, and to an extent Mazda, create very quality vehicles while Kia, Hyundai, Fiat, and Nissan produce cheap cars. Whichever one you like, they all managed to be better than American carmake... Read more...
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- 6Data Design InteractiveA video game company know for thier many terrible shovelware games for the Wii like Action Girlz Racing, and The NinjaBread Man. The went bankrupt in 2012. Do a video on their rise and fall.
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- 6DeBeers DiamondsWas caught in the blood diamond controversy by buying diamonds from rebel groups in Africa and essentially fueling civil war just to keep a monopoly over the diamond industry. Synthetic diamonds gaine... Read more...
- 6InnerslothDo why its popular, or the rise. Innersloth made Henry Stickman and Among Us.
- 6Merlin entertainments vs DisneyMerlin is a massive conpany in the uk and the rest of the world!! Known for Alton towers, sea life, legoland and so so much more! Disney is the world biggest theme park operator, known for Disneyla... Read more...
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- 6Space Expedition CorporationThe Space Expedition Corp.(SXC) is fun piece of space travel history. The first of it's kind, SXC offered commercial space travel flights to civilians while conducting their own R&D into horizonta... Read more...
- 6YKK FastenersYKK Corp. supplies over 90% of the worlds common fasteners. If you’re wearing a zipper right now, it’s probably YKK
- 6Channel One NewsSaw on twitter that Anderson Cooper used to be on Channel One News and reported on location from war zones in the 90s, which was crazy to me. My school implemented watching Channel One around 2011, I ... Read more...
- 6Pizza PizzaBecause in Canada (the only contry they are in) they are very popular and everywhere and I want to know how (in my opinion) they got so big
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- 6Fisker IncFisker Inc where a luxury ev company which went bust and have emerged with a new Fisker Ocean and have gone on the stock market!
- 6How Swisher Sweet became successful?How did this tobacco product started from the beginning. What influence the product become what it is now? Who’s the founder??
- 6Chapters IndigoHow they merged and cornered the bookstore market, working with Starbucks, and how they survived the rise of Amazon
- 6BB&T Now TruistBB&T (now Truist) is one of the nations largest banks and growing. BB&T dates back to the late 1800s and BB&T was started in Wilson, NC. There’s nothing particularly unique about BB&T ... Read more...
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- 6Music videosLabels spent time and effort into making music videos, having a budget and everything now music videos are cheap and cheese and only a few people (Ariana grande, thank you, next) take music videos ser... Read more...
- 6PopCap Games: The Rise and Fall OfIts a great idea since the game studio had a significant impact on millions of people, especially children. They also released various superhit game titles and series.
- 6Entenmann'sAnother baked goods video, with some complicated ownership changes from the late 1970s onward.
- 6Bell Aircraft Corp.How they made the World's 1st supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-1. They also made a large portion of helicopters in the US.
- 6five nights at freddysits not really a company but it would be so interesting and is a popular subject the game has expanded to many books , comics, action figures, funko pops, and so much more so its not a small project. ... Read more...
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- 6Pizza innone of my favorite pizzeria buffet joints i wanna know how it was doing since 1958 and why is it only serving in the South (except florida)
- 6Diners Club InternationalThe company which invented Credit Cards! You have spoken about them in 2 of your vids for a short period of time but we gotta have a vid about this, maybe a Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) I'm not sure... Read more...
- 6No NameGenuinely surprised no one has done this. Probably a history of it.
- 6Smith-CoronaThis typewriter company went into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1995 and came back as a thermal label manufacturer.
- 6Dollar Kingthere is dollar tree and dollar general all across America. There is at least one Dollar King in every LA major city so it would be interesting to hear the story.
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- 6Pinkerton Detective AgencyOld company with a large and controversial role in American history. Still exist today.
- 6Spiegel CatalogRise and Fall: The company was popular for decades, but they seem to have gone out of business.
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- 6Chase and Wells Fargo uncollected funds fraudMy business partner and I got caught up in the late 1990's when Chase started doing their "UNCOLLECTED FUNDS" fraud. Later after 2010 Well's Fargo started to do the exact same thing. What they did w... Read more...
- 6National Amusements, IncDo a video about National Amusement, Inc and how they own ViacomCBS
- 6Incredible PizzaLoved this place as a kid but don’t see them anywhere now. Where’d they go?
- 6Otterbox (cell phone case)They had their hay day for the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5s….. then they bought out life proof case company. You don’t hear too much about them anymore. I think it would be a good topic for you. Love you... Read more...
- 6ZubazThey were such a weird fashion craze in the late 80's & early 90's. I think they were designed for athletes, but average american slobs were probably the biggest customers. They made a comeback so... Read more...
- 6Dollar tree vs 99 centsThere are a lot of similarities and differences between these stores
- 6Love's gas stationRelationship with Hardees - but no roast beef sandwiches
- 6South ParkA TV show that started off with cardboard paper just got $900 million dollars to continue. It manages to offend everything and still stay popular in our current times. How did this show get so big?
- 6Dr. SquatchHistory of Dr. Squatch company that makes natural personal care products for men
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- 6Joe’s Crab ShackA wild and whacky place. Would love to know what happened to it.
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- 6Freddy's Frozen Custard & SteakburgersA bigger than you know video or something could be interesting.
- 6Bain Capital - The Interesting HistoryBain Capital is one of the largest private investment firms in America. They’ve invested in or acquired hundreds of companies over the past two-three decades. They were founded in 1984 and based in Bo... Read more...
- 6Tribune PublishingTribune Publishing is the second largest publisher in the United States and the owner of my favorite newspaper Chicago Tribune. It was recently acquired but I feel it won't survive much longer because... Read more...
- 6Troma EntertainmentTroma Entertainment is an independent film studio best known for their low budget horror films and it's founder Lloyd Kaufman. They also made The Toxic Avenger film series and the character has become... Read more...
- 6Weigel Broadcasting CompanyWeigel Broadcasting Company is the owner of the MeTV network and some local TV stations. They are small but they have a big presence. https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com
- 6SweetFrog vs. TCBYBoth yogurt chains are really good ones! But which one is better?
- 6Krispy Krunchy ChickenIt's sort of amazing how many locations this place has and how relatively unknown it is, also really a great story/idea - https://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/san-francisco-fried-chicken-gas-st... Read more...
- 6Alphabet Inc.I think a bigger than you think would be perfect. From what i've seen a lot of people underestimate the size of Alphabet Inc.
- 6VicksI'm sure they are more than just cough drops and Vaporub but how big or small are they? Why so successful for so long?
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- 6How did TBN get so big?TBN is the world's largest broadcasting station. Even if you don't care for Christian television. It is likely you have heard of this station.
- 6DiggThis was the website before Reddit became popular. There should be a video on the decline of Digg.
- 6Entertainment OneEntertainment One were known for their music labels and they distribute various TV shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, and much more. Since they are owned by the largest toy company its... Read more...
- 6New York Times vs. Los Angeles TimesCompany Man, I want to know the comparison between the two biggest newspapers in the United States.
- 6Wells EnterprisesI think this would be the perfect video to talk about why they’re successful because they have been around since 1913, they just recently purchased halo top in 2019, they make some of the most well kn... Read more...
- 6International Harvester companyOnce an agricultural GIANT rivaling John Deere, in sales and revenue. It's an interesting and somewhat depressing story of an american icon.
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- 6Titus InteractiveThey’re the company behind the infamous Superman 64 video game.
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- 6Smokey bearI would like to here about The Smokey bear government campaign. What was the origin of the name Smokey? Is the campaign successful/useful? What is its current status? what your opinion about it
- 6Heckler & KochHeckler & Koch or HK, is the world's largest manufacturer of small arms. I haven't seen you do any videos from companies in the defense or military industry. I think it would be an interesting pro... Read more...
- 6DISNEYLAND PARISThere are 3 different stories start failure caused by wrong management for example they made survey and they discovered that European's don't eat breakfast and then they were surprised when everyone s... Read more...
- 6Emagine TheatersThey are a fast growing Movie theater chain that just became the 10th biggest movie theater in the USA!
- 6Olympia SportsThis famous sportswear store is closing it's finally stores after 40+ years in business.
- 6Marie Callender'sRise & Fall. Nearly all of the MCs in the San Francisco Bay Area closed. We still have their frozen Chicken Pot Pies at Costco and in grocery stores, but it's difficult to find a local restaura... Read more...
- 6HannafordThey are a company founded in the 1800s and are one of the biggest supermarkets in the northeastern United States.
- 6Chicken soup for the soulThey just bought redbox? Because apparently they can do that?
- 6Frederator StudiosFrederator Studios is best known for their hit cartoons such as The Fairly OddParents, Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors, Castlevania (which is based on the video game franchise from Konami), and other... Read more...
- 6Halo Franchise (Bungie + 343)Halo was the icon and face of Xbox and brought to the forefront many facets of gaming that we currently enjoy today - popularizing FPS, playing video games online, and making one of the most iconic vi... Read more...
- 6O'Raily vs Napa vs Advance Auto Parts vs Autozone4 autopart stores competing against eachother. Do a video on thia rivalry.
- 6AardmanSince this year is aardman 50th anniversary, I would like to see a video discussing how other aardman came to be with it's top notch British humor
- 6University of Alabama FootballBecause the university of Alabama owns the national tv audience with an estimated 3.5 million fans and alumni I heard now revenue is going to get close to half a billion if not more. The most powerful... Read more...
- 6Lyons GroupCreators of Barney children’s series that was acquired by HIT Entertainment
- 6Allstate vs AAA vs State Farm vs GEICO vs Progressive vs FarmersThey are large insurance brands & most of them were even NASCAR's Sponsors.
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- 6The Rise & Fall of HollywoodI find the rise and fall of Hollywood worthy because back during the beginnings of film entertainment, Hollywood and movies and shows, in general, has been outstanding telling great stories and great ... Read more...
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- 6Psychic Friends NetworkRise and Fall? Telephone psychics were big in the 1990s and early 2000s. Psychic Friends Network was probably the most famous, but there was also the Psychic readers Network (home of Miss Cleo herself... Read more...
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- 6Avid Technology - The Amazing StoryI think a video on Avid would be interesting. They innovated digital film editing with Media Composer during the 1990s then branched out into music-sound production with ProTools and screenwriting wit... Read more...
- 6CineworldThe decline of cineworld who Recently filed for bankruptcy. what happened?
- 6dark horse comicsThey have been around along time and has an intresting history
- 6Fat Free Food FadSometime around 1990, Americans decided that fat was dangerous and should be removed from all foods. This gave rise to such questionable fat-free products as Snackwells cookies, Healthy Choice Ice cre... Read more...
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- 6UBSHow the became Switzerland's biggest bank and how the took over their competitor Credit Suisse.
- 6Pixar vs. Illuminationconsidering the recent success of The Mario Movie, and future animated movies coming down the line, Elemental. It would be cool to visit/revisit what makes these studios make memorable movies.
- 6Seiko GroupControls both Epson and Seiko, major manufacturer of both watches and printers
- 6Temu RiseTemu was founded in September, 2022, how did it become so popular, overcoming Amazon on most downloaded boards, & being mentioned everywhere, in less than a year.
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- 6Ganz/WebkinzWebkinz has its own cult following from the early 2000s. Now, it's still up and running but has declined in popularity and now mostly runs on nostalgia. There is a very active subreddit and Webkinz Ne... Read more...
- 6Herr's - Why They're SuccessfulHerr's is a snack food company primarily based in the East Coast & Canada. Their products include: potato chips, tortilla chips, popcorn, pretzels, cheese curls, onion rings and pork rinds with a ... Read more...
- 6HYBE CorporationTheyre a k-pop label who went from being virtually unknown to becoming so big that the industry went from having a "big 3" to now having a "big 4"; all that in less than 10 years! They even just recen... Read more...
- 6Sherwin-WilliamsLets see the rise of the largest paint company in the world! Through the development of paint technology, acquisitions, and international market penetration. From coating the Pentagon, F1 cars, standa... Read more...
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- 6Brunswick CorporationI think this would be a great changing industries video. They started by making billiard tables and moved to owning bowling alleys, but now they are a huge player in recreational boats and boat engine... Read more...
- 6MGA EntertainmentThey own a bunch of brands, both toys and entertainment (Bratz, L.O.L. Surprise, Lalaloopsy, Little Tikes, etc.)
- 6LVHM Bigger than you knowI think talking about the Monopoly of High end fashion LVHM has would be an interesting topic
- 6Andersen vs. Pella vs. MarvinThey've become the three biggest names in windows
- 6DolbyChanging an industry: how it became one of the first companies to produce stereo sound, hence its "double-D" logo.
- 6BrotherBrother is a company known for copiers, printers and other things for office
- 6Pollo CamperoThis is a big well known franchise known for fried chicken, all very popular in Central America, this chain is actually already here in the USA, very popular with the Salvadorian and Guatemalan commun... Read more...
- 6TBS - (Changing an Industry)I would like for you to mention this topic because I think many people underestimate just how important the "superstation" was to not just basic cable history, but TV history as a whole. Not to mentio... Read more...
- 6Daimler-Chrysler-Dodge mergeMy Dad worked for the insurance for massive companies like these, and I got to see this happen when it start, then it fell apart. It was most interesting when certain cars came out, but that was the e... Read more...
- 6Jiffy PopPerhaps it was famous for how you would cook it on a stove or over a fire with the kernels in a pan. Now, with the advent of microwave ovens and microwave popcorn, how is Jiffy Pop doing these days an... Read more...
- 6Fox Kids NetworkThe rise and fall, the decline of the most memorable Saturday morning block.
- 6The Toys To Life FadThe Rise And Fall Of The Toys To Life Fad, Including The History Of Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, And Starlink
- 6DuckDuckGo vs GoogleWhile Google is the most used search engine, DuckDuckGo is still very popular. Explaining the differences would be interesting, like DuckDuckGo being open-sourced and not a data greedy engine
- 6PF changsThey recently made some locations “bistro style” and changed up menus.. the portions seem to be smaller
- 6Kadokawathey own a bunch of stuff including danganronpa and the guys behind elden ring
- 6RubiosRubios is a chain offering Mexican seafood as well as chicken and steak. I just got fired today, 5/30/2024 and was told 50+ stores will be closing including my store. I guess we are seeing a fall of r... Read more...
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- 6Peets Coffee and TeaA large coffee chain that would tie in well, with the preexisting starbucks video
- 6Donkey KongIn keeping with your "fad" theme, Donkey Kong is another early 80s fad that has a second life. I think I know how/why it became such a big deal in the 21st century. But I'd bet that in the early 90s n... Read more...
- 6Redbox/ Chicken soup for the soulI am aware that a video was made years ago about Redbox but the company is still around somehow! They just filed for ch. 11 bankruptcy to try and keep the company alive. They are doing some shady thin... Read more...
- 6What Ever Happened to Pony?Pony used to be a popular athletic wear company in the 70s, 80s and 90s. It still exists today, but not nearly as popular anymore. Their website looks recently rebranded, so maybe they’re trying to... Read more...
- 6AutoNationThis would be a great episode to show how a man who started out at Republic Services and later Waste Management went on to create the largest Dealership Group in the United States. Autonation has sold... Read more...
- 6True ValueTrue Value was once the top hardware company in the United States, only to fall over the years and file bankruptcy. What happened to cause the decline of a once strong company in the United States?
- 5NaverNaver is a Korean search engine that is popular in Korea and beats Google in Korea. They also own a few services that are known outside of Korea.
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- 5Malaco CandycompanyMalaco is a danish Candy company but they sell stuff to Germany, Sweden and Norway as far as i know, they are pretty big and quite successful, it could be nice to see something a little from around th... Read more...
- 5Battle of the Motor OilsWhat is some history of well known motor oil companies (Pennzoil, Mobil 1, Lucas Oil, etc.) and who has been the "best" or most popular over the years? It can probably help people with making the choi... Read more...
- 5The companies / industries of different countriesI think it would be very interesting to see the differences of companies or industries in different countries. The different reasons that makes the certain country good at what they do and so on.
- 5CarlsbergThey seem have a short, but still interesting story that I think most people would want to hear.
- 5PetlandDo a rise and fall.. they announced they are closing and the ones around me have already closed. Petland is and was a big staple and everyone should know the jingle.
- 5The Anschutz Corporation/AEGIt is a holding company that owns numerous business including Coachella, LA Galaxy, Ontario Reign and The Staples Center (and tons of other arenas).
- 5Tiger Telematics - GizmondoThis would be an interesting video that could discuss what went wrong with them. The story of the legal troubles they got into after releasing the disastrous Gizmondo handheld console launch is very i... Read more...
- 5CoolcatCoolcat used to be a Dutch clothes vendor with 80 locations in the Netherlands, 17 in Belgium, 6 in France and 2 in Luxembourg. Would love to see a video about their rise and fall!
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- 5Multilevel companiesCover some constroversial topic about one or all of the multilevel companies, like amway, hervalife, etc. How they work and if they are a piramid skeem or not.
- 51984 in Popculture1984 is not only one of the most important books of the 20th century, but also a year that has some of the BIGGEST franchises come out to the world, like: The Transformers; Gremlins; Ghostbusters; Tee... Read more...
- 5Mexican company (gamesa, barcel, jarritos, lala, etc.)I don't recall if you have done that already.
- 5McLean Standardized Shipping ContainersNot a company, but you've done videos before on things that aren't exactly a company (Comic Sans). The McLean container is the standardized shipping container that revolutionized modern commerce. It h... Read more...
- 5Exelon Corporation Rise and Fall of Nuclear PowerExelon is a fortune 100 energy company with roughly half of their business focused on selling electric energy into the deregulated electricity markets. The majority of their generation fleet is focuse... Read more...
- 5TalgoA revolutionary train manufacturer which has made great advanced and has built trains for many countries including the high speed line to the Mecca, trains from Western Europe to Russia and are now wo... Read more...
- 5ASSA ABLOYIt's a Swedish based global company with a funny name. They made many lock and door products that people are unaware of and take for granted. They are currently growing by aggressively acquiring small... Read more...
- 5Henri Bendel1895-2019 Luxury retailer, would make for a great Rise and Fall.
- 5DangoteThey are one of the largest conglomerates of Africa and are constantly branching out into new audiences.
- 5Show the basic financial details of the company you are discussing.It would better put things into perspective if we were shown the history of important items from the balance sheet. An basic overview of revenue, debt, and net income would be extremely useful to show... Read more...
- 5Japanese ComglomoratesIn Japan's business culture, conglomorates that span a wide array of unrealted industries are quite common. Examples: Konami, who makes video games, gambling/Pachinko machines, Yu-Gi-Oh! and also owns... Read more...
- 5MAC Tools : Rise, fall and rise again.I remember when I was a kid and my dad was a technician MAC Tools was just as big as Matco but close to Snap-On but when I entered the industry, they were nowhere to be found. It wasn’t until the last... Read more...
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- 5VaynerMediaGary Vee is practically ubiquitous in today's social media landscape. It would be very interesting for a lot of people to see how he went from being a guy selling wine to being a thought leader within... Read more...
- 5Group 4 Securicor (G4S)G4S has its origins in a guarding business founded in Copenhagen in 1901 by Marius Hogrefe, after several years of acquisitions and mergers including several international companies such as :The Wacke... Read more...
- 5Winchester FirearmsOne of the biggest companies in the late 19th century had a massive decline in the mid 20th century.
- 5Rocky Mountain ConstructionThis is a roller coaster manufacturer based out of Pocatello, Idaho. They were only founded in 2001, and didn't open any coasters until 2011, making them one of the newest manufacturers on the market ... Read more...
- 5Why did dji get so big?I have been a fan of drones for over a year now and dji is a huge part of the drone market. Since its really big it would make sense to make a how did it get so big video on it.
- 5Schneider ElectricIt’s a company over a 100 years old, it owns a lot of American brands like Square D, and it handles everything Electric and the name turn out to be a nice coincidence Schneider it’s taylor in German a... Read more...
- 5American companies in foreign countriesHow often do US companies fail in other countries? Why do some succeed? What are some foreign companies that have thrived in America?
- 5Bolliger & MabillardI'm a big fan of roller coasters, as well as many others. With a company of less than 100 employees, I was wondering how B&M has managed to reign supreme in the coaster wars?
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- 5Marks and SpencerIt was the UK's biggest clothing shop but declined and now it is rising again
- 5Martin GuitarsMartin guitars speak for themselves. But they are one of the oldest companies in america and still run by the original family
- 5Asus bigger than you knowTo many asus is just a company that makes some computers but as of CES 2019 they are branching out into other gaming products. They make quality computers at decent prices.
- 5Rural versus UrbanI grew up in the big metro area, and now live in the middle of nowhere America. How does starting or being in one area affect how a company thrives or fails. What business started in one or the other ... Read more...
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- 5Academi/blackwaterDespite making big headlines, I never really knew what the root cause of controversy was. Plus, the private security industry is shadowy and shifty
- 5pitney bowesthe rise and fall of a company that can literally print money. tied to the rise and fall of the postal service.
- 5TelebrandsInfluential company in advertising by popularizing direct response marketing and infomercials. Also created the popular "as seen on tv logo" responsible for making billy mays a star with oxyclean
- 5Public Sector vs Private SectorUSPS vs UPS/FedEx. Public hospitals vs private hospitals. State/federal prisons vs for-profit prisons. Public schools vs private schools (high school and college). Public infastructure vs the rare tim... Read more...
- 5krupp steel1. krupp steel was the largest company in europe at the beginning of the 20th century. 2. possibly the most historically important company in the world. at one point in the 1860s and 1870s the german... Read more...
- 5Circus Playhouse RestaurantWould love to know the history of this restaurant. Nevermind Chuck E. Cheese... never had even heard of that place... but, back in the 80's (at least for my family) it was all about Circus Playhouse, ... Read more...
- 5Coach New YorkI'm wondering how Coach New York got big and where it stands in today's fashion world. I heard they were one of the pioneers of "affordable luxury" products and wanted to know how it became popular an... Read more...
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- 5CygamesI've noticed this company pumping out AAA games and high profile anime recently.
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- 5Heilig-MeyersThis furniture retailer was everywhere in the 90's and one of the biggest furniture retailers at that time as well. This case is interesting and a example of over expansion.
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- 5Anki Robotics V.S. JiboBoth of these are currently dying (or dead) companies that had extremely similar goals. There have already been videos posted on the fact that social robots in general are dying, but it might be inter... Read more...
- 5Capriotti'sIm curious how a deli in delaware moved to las vegas, and then spread from coast to coast. If you havent heard of it, Id recommend looking into it.
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- 5Grandy’sI’ve seen few Grandy’s in my lifetime and the ones I do know of are closing. I’m just wondering why they’re closing and if they were ever very successful
- 5Columbia Music HouseHow did mega buy your music thought the mail cheap when down so easy?
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- 5History on jblBecause I would like to learn about the jbl and Karden company
- 5Fast food company in other countriesWhat do food company do to expand to other countries and how successful they are in the expansion. What do they change and is different from their American counter part. Why some are more popular in o... Read more...
- 5American DeliAtleast in my area they have grown in the last 5 years to have close to 10 locations in a small city. They must have a interesting story.
- 5Successful Leveraged BuyoutsThere are a lot of examples of failed leveraged buyouts that led to companies amassing tons of debt, but what about leveraged buyouts that were successful?
- 5Batesville Casket CompanyOne of the World's largest maufacturer's of caskets & cremation urns based in Batesville, Indiana
- 5Zimbabwe curencyIn the late 90s and early 2000s, Zimbabwe kept printing and printing more money. Since money kept printing, the price of other items had to go up and the worth of the money had to go down. This kept h... Read more...
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- 5Ansett AustraliaOnce Australia’s second-largest airline, a number of factors led to the demise of the company’s disappearance in 2002. What happened?
- 5Brown-Forman CorporationBest known for selling Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey but also sells many other brands of alchoholic beverages
- 5BrookdaleThe decline of Brookdale Senior Living. They are a massive company that has had a fall from grace. Could be a very interesting episode. Thanks for the great content man!
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- 5Penn Station East Coast SubsSub sandwich shop with 300 locations in 15 states based in Cincinnati, Ohio
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- 5IRL vs CARTI feel as though this could fall under your little series of competing leagues (NBA v ABA, XFL v NFL) plus with such a charged topic withing that community, a neutral third party looking at it could p... Read more...
- 5Music TelevisionIt revolutionized music in the eighties through the creation of the music video. Since the nineties, however, it has dwindled into just another pop culture network.
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- 5RunzaI live in nebraska and i think its only a midwest thing but i thought itd be a good video idea
- 5Trans World EntertainmentThis company is a bigger company that owns other stores such as FYE and Suncoast. With the onset of the digital age the shift in their product and their ability to remain in the market is interesting.
- 5General DynamicsThis company is one of America's largest defense contractors. They make everything from F-16 fighter jets, to nuclear submarines. They employ over 105,000 people.
- 5Mondragón corporationI think this would make an interesting video because it is a Workers Cooperative, something that isn't too common amongst larger companies. A video on Mondragón would be both enlightening to people wh... Read more...
- 5The 90's Comic Boom & ImplosionFueled by the rise of "gritty" comics and a speculatory market for #1 issues for certain characters, the comics industry would see a massive bubble in business that would ultimately lead to a pop that... Read more...
- 5Von MaurWhy is this department store doing well? Amidst the decline of basically every other department store other than Boscov's
- 5The decline of baby’s r us what happened?after toys r us closed , baby’s r us closed too. But why?
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- 5armHuge in the smartphone world and current with the trade ban. A UK company with a huge microwars history (check out the bbc documentary micromen) and now joining the desktop/server AMD/Intel/arm war. O... Read more...
- 5The rise and fall of CitgoCitgo used to be huge but is now declining very quickly
- 5Snap-on vs mac toolsBoth large tool makers companys with comparable products as well as differences
- 5Lime WireI know it's not a company but I use to love using it to download music. I wonder where it's gone.
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- 5beer companies like AB Inbev & HeinekenAB Inbev is a giant beverage company that owns brands all around the world like Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois and many more Heineken is also really big, it owns brands like Heineken, Strngbow an... Read more...
- 5Jack Daniels WhiskeyIt’s very recognizable bottle if you take off the label it’s still clearly a bottle of jd and it’s made in a dry county of Lynchburg Tennessee and it’s good whiskey with a maple smoked flavour
- 5Beretta ArmsWhile I understand this may be contreversial, Beretta is one of the oldest family-operated private companies existing today, they are 493 years old. Their product line is quite diverse, ranging from p... Read more...
- 5Joe's Crab ShackFor your "What Went Wrong?" series... Joe's Crab Shack is an American chain of beach-themed seafood casual dining restaurants. Founded in Houston, Texas, the restaurant now operates locations all a... Read more...
- 5British American TobaccoFor your "Bigger Than You Know" series & for those viewers clamoring for more international companies... British American Tobacco is a British multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing com... Read more...
- 5G2aThey're the a big topic of controversy in the PC games and software licences industry and are known for they're shady business practices . They are also hated by game devs specially Indie devs so it S... Read more...
- 5The Rise and Fall of Lucent TechnologiesWould be a great video to go along with the recent AT&T videos. Lucent was skyrocketing to the top but greed and mistrust destroyed them......along with thousands of jobs.
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- 5tanger outletstanger outlets has locations all over the country. and even canada! how have they not shut down like so many other malls?
- 5ecko unltdThis company in the early 2000s was super popular and now i haven't heard anything about them for awhile
- 5Citroënthe french car company that started by it slef grew to popularity but were too ambitious. they purchased maserati in the 70s. then fell from their high place were bought by michelin who later sold the... Read more...
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- 5MLM'sA video on the rise of multi-level marketing companies, are they actually pyramid schemes, and if not, what is the difference between multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes. The video could touch u... Read more...
- 5Ollie'sIt could use fleshing out on a company man video because it seems ot be the National Wholesale Liquidators type comany with their mottot being Good Stuff Cheap and is statioend in multiple states.
- 5Northeastern UniversityNortheastern University is interesting as it completely transformed itself as a business in the last 3 decades. They turned themselves from “the safest of safety schools” to one of the most elite univ... Read more...
- 5Dean & DeLucaI would like to see the sudden and shocking decline of the iconic luxury New York store.
- 5LamarWhenever I see a billboard it’s most likely made by Lamar. I would be interested in learning how they got so big.
- 5Eatons (canada)From it founding in the late 1800's , to its bankruptcy in the 2000's, they forever changed how canadians shopped.
- 5hhgregg: Going Out Of BuisnessI Know You Already Made A Video On Them When They Were Already Out Of Business But It Was So Interesting That I Want A Part 2
- 5Silicon ValleyBigger than you know! So many big names live here in our modern tech world. How it got that way and just how big its companies are would be super cool.
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- 5lalaloopsythis used to be my friends favourite doll and now all of a sudden it disappeared ???
- 5Major league soccerMLS is a pretty unique league in both north America and the world. For one MLS was born from a requirement FIFA had for the US in order to host the 1994 fifa world cup. Nike helped create some of the ... Read more...
- 5Juicy fruit or tridentI was always wondering how gum brands can be so popular and these always appear on my tv so i thought of your channel instantly and went here! Also why are they at the checkout desk all the time even ... Read more...
- 5Charming CharlieCharming Charlie has recently filed bankruptcy for the second time within two years. Now they are closing all stores.
- 5ZTE: A phone ManufacturerZTE is a company that mainly manufacturers phones, which use Android, a Google Company
- 5Herrs SnacksHerrs is a very popular chip brand in the mid Atlantic region. We just had a Frito-lay video so why not talk about another big chip/ snack food brand. In my local Walmart 40% or so of the snack food i... Read more...
- 5Dcthe rise and fall and the rise again of dc, how it’s during currently, and how the company is moving toward
- 5LukoilThe biggest Russian oil distributer with ties to the governement and one of the biggest in the world! I heard it got a monopoly, but don't understand how.
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- 5Stauffer’s Biscuit CompanyCreated animal crackers in the 1800s. Was owned by the original family for five generations before ending involvement. 2005- Meiji Co. Ltd. of Japan took over the company. Makers of the whale crackers... Read more...
- 5Jaguar Landrover2 Iconic Auto Brands with Rich heritage. BMW owned Rover & Jaguar owned by Ford.This brands we're bought by Tata Motors turning them into money makers. Unfortunately they are in news again . With ... Read more...
- 5Brandy MelvilleSan Francisco clothing company known for its lack of sizes (all their clothes are one size) has still managed to gain the attraction of millions across the globe. How.
- 5Round upRecently Round up weed killer has had many lawsuits so it would a good idea for the decline series
- 5M+MI just moved from Cleveland Tennessee, where they have a big M+M plant. I would like to learn about the company and more about the Mars parent company.
- 5Big Tobacco CompaniesRise and Fall and Rise Again? What other industries are Phillip Morris and others investing in to ensure they survive in the future?
- 5HobbyTown USA's history & their RadioShack partnership.A franchise/retail store chain specializing in selling hobby items such as RC, collectables, toys, scale models, trains even 3D printers but, they had been closing stores such as one here in the US wh... Read more...
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- 5Remington Outdoor CompanyAmerica's oldest firearms maker, founded in 1816, once had a major presence in a wide variety of industries and has been the producer of many iconic firearms. Among them are the Model 1100 and 870 sho... Read more...
- 5The Rise Of V8 SupercarsThis motor racing series is by far the most popular in Australia. This series even had a race in Austin TX back in 2013! This is worthy of a video
- 5POG's and Milkcaps in general.Rise and fall, rise and fall again, and attempted comebacks in 2005 and 2019.
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- 5What happened to Best?I remember them being around in the 80's. But they pretty much vanished by the 90's.
- 5Ford Explorer and the Firestone Tire ATX DebacleBack in 2000 Ford and Firestone had a debacle with the ATX tires on the Explorer. Tires would blow at highway speeds causing roll overs and death. Firestone blamed Ford vise versa. Also it was user er... Read more...
- 5Claim JumperI’ve been seeing a lot of my local locations closing down, and I think it’d be cool to know why!
- 5The Retail ApocalypseMany stores in the last decade have closed their doors. Like Toys R US, Circuit City and many more. While so many blame e-commerce companies many believe it is another issue like inventory management ... Read more...
- 5The Longaberger CompanyLongaberger was a company that specialized in making baskets, pottery, and other home goods. In the year 2000, it was a billion dollar company, but after years of poor leadership from the Longaberger ... Read more...
- 5ZyngaZynga is a game developer famous for draw something. However they are starting to decline
- 5CEDAL FAIR CompanyI'm from Brazil and I'd like to know more about this company. Thanks
- 5Fred's Super DollarThis is a regional Southern Based drug store chain (HQ in Memphis) that announced its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and closure on September 9, 2019. At its peak there were 550 stores but now less than 80 tha... Read more...
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- 5FleetFarm/Farm & FleetSimiliarly named Midwestern Hardware stores both founded in 1955. https://www.rrstar.com/article/20120725/Blogs/307259870
- 5OlivettiThis is an italian company that used to rivalry IBM back in the early era of computers. As far as I know is credited for creating the first commercial desktop computer. They are now much smaller than ... Read more...
- 5The decline of Mrs. Winners Chicken. What Happened?Mrs. Winners used to be one of the biggest fried chicken places in the country but by the turn of the 21st century every location ceased to exist
- 5UnitedHealth GroupHow did UnitedHealthcare get so large? Most people probably don't even know what UnitedHealthcare is, but don't let that fool you. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest companies in the United Stat... Read more...
- 5Restaurant DepotRD is a really interesting company that sells commercial products and food to restaurants, like a Costco for restaurant owners
- 5Sports IllustratedSI is rumored to be laying off half of its staff, and the decline of print journalism: also note that ESPN The Magazine just released its last ever print issue in September 2019.
- 5Wawa vs Cumberland FarmsThese are two convenience store chains that people debate over about which is better. Cumberland Farms has a stronghold in New England while Wawa controls NJ, PA, and DC. As they’ve began expanding to... Read more...
- 5Greyhound Canada (Western)Greyhound Canada left Western Canada October 2018. How do rural towns and hamlets in western Canada travel. Calgary headquarters
- 5Video Game CompaniesThese are the three major video game companies that need to make a video from each week. Atari Nintendo Sega It's interesting that one of these video game companies have an interesting history, ... Read more...
- 5Taco Time and Taco Time NWWhy Two Names - Why the Company is Split Up In Different Areas and Has a Different Name and Menu
- 5Maplin ElectronicsMaplin Electronics was a UK retailer similar to RadioShack, specialisting in hobbyist and consumer electronics. 2 years ago they were forced to close all their brick-and-mortar stores. would be intere... Read more...
- 5ReMaxThese guys are all around the world, they are one of the largest real state companies
- 5Farrells ice cream parlorIt was so popular when I was a kid and I just loved it...my who family did especially on our birthdays
- 5HechingerThis was a mid-Atlantic company that was similar to Lowe's/Home Depot.
- 5taco bell and zantigoszantigos was great, then taco bell bought them and destroyed there menu. They had the best menu and green chili burritos and taco bell ditched them all for generic food.
- 5SwansonI'm sure the TV Dinner video by Cheddar popped up in your suggested feed. Well, I watched it and found out that one of my favorite frozen food things were made by a company called Swanson- apparently ... Read more...
- 5BJ'sAlso know as Berkley and Jensen. I know you've done Costco before, but I'm curious about this company too - especially since we shop there often in our family. I would like to know more about it as a ... Read more...
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- 5Dog n' Suds restaurantsThis drive-in root beer franchise has always been owned by the same family. They were huge in the Midwest at one point. Now there are only about eight locations, but their fans are rabid. People will ... Read more...
- 5Walker's and LaysWell we don't have Lays in the UK, or most brands you speak of, so I think it would be an interesting thing to look at. Mainly because of the wide variety of flavours. Secondly, I don't know if it's j... Read more...
- 5Fantasy Flight GamesBecause tabletop gaming still matters, even in this age of video games, and they are one of the major tabletop game companies keeping it alive.
- 5Ralph’s Famous Italian IcesIt’s one of the fastest growing Italian Ices restaurant chains growing in the NY NJ CT area taking out all other competitors in the region
- 5BenihanaThey have a very interesting history with the founder Rocky Aoki and how his own company sued him.
- 5ScribdA mature startup partnering with the publishing industry's old guard while creating competition for Amazon's Kindle and Audible. Scribd is on the cusp of going big-time.
- 5Sedano's SupermarketExplain how they're one of the worst supermarkets in Florida.
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- 5Decline of Fred'sThe dollar store chain fred's has closed almost all stores in my area in the past year.
- 5Elephant Bar RestaurantsThe rise and fall...they used to be everywhere, now I dont think they even exist anymore.
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- 5Wacomthey pretty much have a monopoly on graphics tablets & the name wacom is synonymous to graphics tablet
- 5AmocoPlease do an rise then fall the rise again video on the over 100 year old Amoco gas brand which returned in 2018 after being gone since 2001. It was popular across the US and would be a great video si... Read more...
- 5Gabe's discount storeHow did they start, and why did they change the name from Gariel Brothers
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- 5South Pole ClothingI want to know where South Pole as a fashion company went over the years before it just up and vanished.
- 5ScheelsA small company that started as a lame tool store in north Dakota became one of the largest sporting/outdoors stores in the midwest. They even have a ferris wheel in their first store with a fudge sho... Read more...
- 5Northwest AirlinesThe once giant US - Orient airline, their multiple labor disputes, effects from 9/11 and subsequent demise into a merger. An airline with history.
- 5Play it again sportsThey've declined so much in the past few years. All the ones near me have closed, so I couldn't confirm if this was just a local chain, so maybe you've never heard of them, maybe it's just another thi... Read more...
- 5Peet's Coffee and TeaGroundbreaking and influential coffee shop, interesting/inspirational story, and well known on the west coast of the U.S.
- 5SlimfastSlimfast shakes were EVERYWHERE for awhile and then seemed to disappear just as mysteriously as they appeared. Would love to know what happened. Thanks for all your videos!
- 5Cessna vs Piper planes2 of the biggest manufactures of training planes in the United States
- 5Pearson EducationPearson has established dominance in educational materials at nearly every education level, including college. I watched two seconds of a video that mentioned their unlikely history and it immediately... Read more...
- 5Natural GrocersIt's a health food store chain based out of Denver. Honestly, the reason I'm submitting is because I've worked there for five years and I'm interested to see an outside perspective on it. I never hear... Read more...
- 5Young LivingOh boy, there is a lot of stuff to talk about...them being an MLM, the background behind the founder Donald Gary Young, their illegal medical claims, being called a cult, just, a lot of stuff. So o... Read more...
- 5Premium water brands (like Fiji water, Life Wtr, Smartwater)There are not many videos on this topic and I thought it'd be an interesting idea to request.
- 5Jordan's FurnitureThey are a furniture chain in New England. They are expanding quite a bit, have an interesting history, and they were one of the first chains to use the concept of having an experience inside a store.... Read more...
- 5Sub Pop RecordsOr any record label. Apple, Sun, Stax. I submitted this before but its not showing up.
- 5Roto-RooterThey been transformed the plumbing industry as a whole when people use to have clogs the line would have to be dug up n replaced they made to where we can snake it and be done. They are a leader in th... Read more...
- 5VitamixThey're a family owned company that is arguably the best blender company in the world. They've been around since 1921. Companies are constantly doing everything they can to imitate them. Companies lik... Read more...
- 5The Re-Sell(ing) industrypeople sell shoes, clothes, collectible items and other things on craigslist, ebay, and amazon.
- 5ooVooooVoo is an application that is similar to skype, I remember it but dont know if it was that big of a platform. I thought it could be a good idea
- 5Ultimate ElectronicsThey seemed to get big and just drop off. I can barely remember going inside. The sales people felt commissioned and I want to know more!
- 5Chick Fil A vs Chicken EThese are two similar chicken brands that I would like to see being talked about.
- 5JG WentworthIt's such a interesting business concept and their marketing is very catchy.
- 5The Decline of Boosted BoardBoosted went from the top e-skateboard manufacturer and seller to bankrupt.
- 5RyobiI’ve noticed when I go shopping for tools or just go to the hardware store Ryobi has begun popping up more and more. I’m curious how they got started
- 5United Technologies Corporationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Technologies they are a US conglomerate, Bigger then you know. they merged with Raytheon a developer of missiles, they own Otis Elevator Company basically every el... Read more...
- 5Do a video on VW's diesel fiasco. Another one is the rise and fall/fail of Fiat.I am a car guy and enjoy videos/info on car companies. Thanks for all you do Company Man. Be safe.
- 5Harveys CanadaMost Iconic Burger Restaurant in Canada and completely unlike anything available in the USA.
- 5CheerwineIts a regional soda of the South east United States that has been alive for over 100 years
- 5Smithfield FoodsTo me, this company is worthy of being included on Bigger Than You Know. The brands this company owns is a big list of household names like Eckrich, John Morrell, and Nathan's.They also have their ... Read more...
- 5InternetBecause I do not know much about it and um it I think would be interesting
- 5Moviefonei would like you to make a video about moviefone because i have seen people making fun of it on the internet and popculture for years and have no idea WTF it is. some good example of this is in pop... Read more...
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- 5Festival FoodsNo way it gets picked but I would like to know the history of the company I’ve worked at for years
- 5Carrier air conditioningThey are used by most of your viewers and carrier started it all. People’s lives would be greatly affected without air conditioning.
- 5HubspotIt's an extremely popular CRM that went public recently. I would like to see why it is successful!
- 5Westfield GroupWhere do most of our shops belong? In a shopping mall! Who are the kings of the shopping malls? Westfield Group would make a good answer. Westfield have a portfolio of shopping malls in Australia, NZ,... Read more...
- 5Rapid Growth (Series)I would be cool to see this series and explore the companies the pulled this off.
- 5Weekly World NewsAn American tabloid that ran fictional weird news from 1979. The reasons beyond its popularity and why it was closed in 2007
- 5How Indian companies affected Industries worldwide.Companies like TATA who owned Land Rover Jaguar or effect of Software services.
- 5Rise and Fall of Ed HardyThis brand took the world by storm and fizzled out would be cool to see what exactly and already some nostalgia to relive the old days
- 5Bill Knapps RestaurantFounded in 1948 and abri[tly closed in 2002, had 60 US locations and a employee base that was loyal and STILL communicates in groups such as on FB. They had food that very much catered to a senior cro... Read more...
- 5Panchos mexican buffetI live here in the southwest us and ever since they started closing down the restaurants I've been missing them. I think the last location here in Albuquerque closed for good in 2009.
- 5Rich EnergyBecause it came from nowhere and there is not much known about them
- 5Atlas CopcoAtlas Copco is currently the world’s largest supplier of industrial air compressors, mining equipment, and power tools. They have been in business since 1873 and have steadily grown since then (a lot ... Read more...
- 5Vitamin Water/Glaceau WaterThey make a brand of “enhanced water” like Gatorade and Sobe but how did these beverages become so popular to begin with?
- 5RayovacMany people will think of Rayovac as that discount battery brand that's often included in the box for a new flashlight. I thought so too until I stumbled upon their Wikipedia page! This little battery... Read more...
- 5Winchell's DonutsGrowing up in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the 1980s, we had a phrase that's probably older than I am: "You can't throw a rock without hitting a Winchell's Donuts." They were probably as ubiqu... Read more...
- 5The rise and fall of Logan’s roadhouseThe rise and fall of Logan’s roadhouse I think this would be a very very interesting video for you to do it would be very entertaining I would love to know what happened to Logan’s roadhouse so will w... Read more...
- 5JYP Entertainment- Why there successful.JYP Entertainment is a South Korean Company that owns K-Pop Groups and Idols. They are really successful. And yes I’m a K-Pop fan. Also can you do SM Entertainment- Why there successful (SM entertainm... Read more...
- 5The Decline of AM PM...what happened?Because AM PM was strong back in my days.Now it feels like other companies have dominated them.I would like to see this in a video explaining the back story of AM PM,and why these events happened than... Read more...
- 5Upper Deck trading cardsYou could make a 15 minute video just about the lawsuits they’ve started against everyone from Kareem Abdul- Jabbar to Major League Baseball. I feel like they’re failures contributed to demise in popu... Read more...
- 5How sports cards have evolvedI’m a kid and collect sports cards but my dad told me he and all his friends collected and traded for fun when cards were simple pieces of cardboard but now I’m of of the few that still collects and I... Read more...
- 5InglesI’ve always wondered how i goes is still a business, and i’m wondering if it’s doing good
- 5Dna ProductionsHow did the production company that created Jimmy Nuetron go out of business. Do the rise and tragic fall.
- 5Bang EnergyI feel within just a few months last year, Bang Energy exploded in popularity. Everyone started to drink them and every store just started carrying them. Bang energy seems to have a cult following beh... Read more...
- 5How did Angelfire, Tripod and Geocites get killed off by Wordpress and BlogspotI remember when I was a Teen in the early 2000's Angelfire, Tripod and Geocites were the big blog/web hosting sites until Blogspot and Wordpress marketed themselves as Web 2.0 Friendly.
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- 5Baidu, Aliexpress, TencentMaby 3 videos maby one. Essentially the Chinese tech giants.
- 5Nivea cremeThe company has existed since 1911 I think it has an interesting history and it’s still one of the biggest skin care brands
- 5Rural KingI saw the video from 2019 on Shopko, and it seems to me like their business model of opening locations in areas other companies neglect is the same as an expanding chain in the Midwest/southeast calle... Read more...
- 5Outback/BonefishThe rise of this restaurant group with two very large, successful, and different restaurants.
- 5Takata airbag recall.Growing up as a young kid with a father who was a car dealer in the south east, this was one of the biggest recalls car dealers had. Dealers had to do this for free and try to get the corporation to p... Read more...
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- 5CeXSo, I’ve been watching videos about this British company called CeX and how they print fake covers for retro games and selling illegal copies of them. Maybe you could make a video about The CeX scanda... Read more...
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- 5CJ Group/CorporationWatched Parasite and this was the production company, turns out: they used to be part of Samsung, they're one of the biggest entertainment companies in Korea, are one of the reasons DreamWorks exists,... Read more...
- 5Nature Made VitaminsI’m curious about the history of nature made, and the insane amount of growth and profit this company is making off of selling vitamins since this pandemic began.
- 5Crowd Funded Successes That Turned Into FailuresPebble watch, Coolest Cooler, Juicero juicer, Fontus water bottle, & Vessyl smart cup. All of these companies received several times the amount they asked for but then never delivered a consumer p... Read more...
- 5Ezaki GlicoIt’s the Japanese company that makes Pocky, Pretz, and other products such as dairy products, ice-cream products, processed foods, and baby formula.
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- 5The Body Shophttps://www.thebodyshop.com/en-ca/ They use to be in every mall, but now I don't even know if they're anything buy an online brand. I guess that might be the same story for a lot of brands in malls.... Read more...
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- 5Club Libby LuReally popular chain store for young girls in the early-mid 2000s and then they all shut down out of no where. Would love to see what happened and why!
- 5SquareThey are such an interesting and radically new company and a very favorable stock
- 5ipl:the indian premier leaguethe indian cricket league is the 3rd largest sports league in the world rise so much to talk abouyt
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- 5Hostess Potato Chips - What Happened?and no not the cakes company you did of, I'm talking about the once-great predecessor of Lay's Potato Chips
- 5Brooks vs. SauconyIn the running shoes world, these tend to be the dominant rivals of the running shoes industry. It's be pretty interesting to see a video on the rivalry of these two companies.
- 5bytedance and mobile app tiktok Bigger Than You Knowthe mobile app tiktok and bytedance has been in the news a bit lately and has even drawn the attention of President Donald Trump with an executive order and a lot of amongst other things. sense they i... Read more...
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- 5Red Hat SoftwareThey recently became a subsidiary of IBM, but they have some mighty humble beginnings. I'd love for you to delve into their history.
- 5SteinwayMaker of pianos - what is their backstory? And how are they doing today?
- 5Brooks Running ShoesPopular shoe company that’s been around for over 100 years. How and why are they successful.
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- 5Seafood CitySeafood City is one of the largest Asian born brands in the United States and Canada. While they are considered small compared to other supermarkets, Seafood City is slowly growing, adding new locatio... Read more...
- 5PetronasPetronas is one of the biggest government owned companies. It is primarily a oil and gas company but is also heavily involved sponsorship especially with Mercedes in F1 which has helped them become a ... Read more...
- 5Gumby's PizzaI've always been curious why this company has not branched out as big as it possibly could have.
- 5Ez passHe should do a video about ez pass and explain the popularity like if u agree
- 5Brinkmann grillsUsed to be one of the largest smoker/grill manufacturers and went bankrupt and liquidated.
- 5Sun Country AirlinesSun Country Airlines is a low cost carrier based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. From it’s founding of passionate flight crews, who wanted to continue their career since the company they worked for (Bra... Read more...
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- 5Trek Bicycles-Why they're so successful?During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for bicycles has boomed. Bicycle stocks at local bicycle stores are being constantly out of stock and bicycle manufacturers have been trying to keep up with th... Read more...
- 5DavidsTeaDavidsTea began in 2008 under David & Herschel H. Segal. As the implies - it specialised in selling loose leaf tea, bagged tea and accessories. However, ever since its IPO (June 12 2015 - $27US... Read more...
- 5CD Project RedI am not a fan of them, but look at their story, they were the most underdog company who ever underdogged.
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- 5livejournalvery popular in the early 2000s wanna know more about the rise and fall as a fellow blogger
- 5FiservBigger than you know. It's my own company I work for. They do banking services for smaller banks and credit unions, but also do certain things for big banks, like Bank of America and Navy Federal Cred... Read more...
- 5chicken expressthere expanding pretty fast down here Texas i want to know more about them their chicken is pretty good.
- 5MeetupThis topic is worth bringing up because ever since the pandemic began, more people have been joining meetup.com in order to connect with friends via zoom link to participate in online events such asa ... Read more...
- 5flip phones: the rise, fall, and rise againI'm interested to see your thoughts on flip phones trying to make a comeback in an era where we don't need to flip open our phones and text people by pressing the numbers 3 or 4 times.
- 5Trends and FadsThroughout history, there have been certain things that became popular for a period in time. I want you to take an in-depth look into how things can become trends and/or fads and tackle some of the mo... Read more...
- 5Tyco TrainsFeeling nostalgic this Christmas. They made so many kids happy back in the day. Also, the history of "model railroading" and it's decline in popularity in general was around this time may be interesti... Read more...
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- 5Please make a video on the sub sandwich industry.It seems like every day the sub sandwich industry. Is growing restaurant by restaurant we have Firehouse Subs Jimmy John's Subway and probably lots more coming. I would love to see your opinions on th... Read more...
- 5Intel vs. QualcommThese two battle in the chip market; which one is more successful?
- 5shop vac corporationrecent unexpected closure of shop vac the original wet dry vacuum
- 5BunzlIt is one of the largest suppliers of retail supply. Clients include Walmart, target, jc penny, super value, us foods
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- 5RevlonOne of the founding drugstore cosmetics companies founded in the 30s, and is now a umbrella organization for many brands.
- 5Metro PCSIt just looks like a dystopian reality of a business doomed to fail............
- 5Universal Media Disc (UMD)Perhaps a kind of follow-up to the HD DVD vs. Blu-ray video. This was Sony’s attempt at their own kind of disc media for the PSP two years before Blu-ray came on the market. It was a small disc in a p... Read more...
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- 5Monster vs. IndeedThey are the top two job listing/job recruiting websites on the Web. Talk about both of their history and their differences.
- 5Bath & Body Works vs Victoria's SecretBoth are owned by the same company, so what makes Bath & Body Works a more successful brand than Victoria's Secret.
- 5Schwan’sI believe Schwan’s would be an interesting company to discuss given the changing landscape of food delivery. I admittedly don’t know if the company is “falling” but I would imagine the delivery portio... Read more...
- 5TDK vs MaxellIn the 80's and 90's they made the top-two brands of audio cassettes and they both really pioneered home recording of music.
- 5American Medical ResponseThis is the largest operator and owner of ambulances in the u.s. it’s an interesting business in how they partner with hospitals across the country to provide emergency transportation services.
- 5Ninja kiwiThey make really good games that are neglected to those that have never played one of their games before and earned 3m dollars on just their app sales for 2020. This did not even include their steam s... Read more...
- 5BEST ProductsBEST Products was a US chain of catalogue showroom retail stores best remembered for its avant-garde retail buildings. Its owners were avid art collectors who would reportedly trade merchandise in exc... Read more...
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- 5Whatever happened to J Rigging stores?J Rigging men’s specialty stores were in malls across the country. My brother and our peers bought suits, sportswear and other items almost exclusively there. They offered classic styling and had an e... Read more...
- 5The familys that started famous businesses and then sold themThe Raffel Brothersare one example, what are they (their families) doing today? Any big business or just quiet lives? Several of your videos have the founding family selling the business, because of ... Read more...
- 5Willis Graham Act" of 1921Willis-Graham Act" of 1921 covered in detail not skimmed over.
- 5Value World vs Value VillageAre they affiliated? Which one gives to charity? Which one buys from Purple Heart which is a charity and which one is donation based only. Basically I’m having a disagreement with my bf about this sub... Read more...
- 5Brooks BrothersClothing company over 2 centuries old that recently went bankrupt and was acquired by Simon.
- 5The rise and fall of Crossfit.The growth of Crossfit gyms was unlike anything I’ve seen in recent times. The controversial CEO did not help as well.
- 5Curves GymsBecause I was a member at one time and now it apparently is on the decline and my state has no more of these gyms.
- 5Thrasher MagazineThis is a skateboard clothing brand and makes magazine about famous skaters and brands you never made a Skate brand before on you channel so i think it would be interesting to know about
- 5Bob's Red MillI just finished reading the Wiki page for it, and it was super interesting. Company Man likes to mention how business people often go through failure, and the story for Bob's Red Mill has a lot of tha... Read more...
- 5Paul frankThat monkey guy with the black fur and the red lips I know a lot of people know him they just know nothing about him
- 5Dorman Products : Bigger Than You KnowI think Dorman Products is a good topic for a bigger than you know, because they own the rights to make car parts for a lot of auto parts stores , such as, O’Reilly, Autozone, Napa, and Advanced Auto ... Read more...
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- 5Window WorldWindow World isn’t a sexy tech company or the trendiest. It’s a window company that has managed to produce loads of franchises nationwide! I’d be keen on learning their history and why they are succes... Read more...
- 5dole vs chiquitaDole and Chiquta are both the biggest brands for banana and it would be interesting to know more about it and there rivalry top banana brand.
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- 5JuiceroThis company sold what is essentially a juice packet squeezer. The machine costed $700 and you needed wifi to use it. The juicer only accepted juicero bags that you needed to scan on your phone. If th... Read more...
- 590s Computer Manufacture Brands - Why those that lasted, lasted, why those that didn't, didn'tSo, you have already done some of the work here with some of your videos (Dell, Gateway), but there were an absolute ton of PC manufacturers in the 90s. Obviously some of them were going to go away be... Read more...
- 5Papa Ginosanother New England pizza chain that was very popular 30 years ago, today not so much
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- 5BridgestoneCould be a good bigger than you know video, had no idea that along tires they make golf clubs, hoses and other automotive products. They sponsor a lot of events such as the olympics but I had no idea ... Read more...
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- 5Dunn-Edwards vs. Sherwin-WilliamsThey are both very large paint companies with similar names. I want to know their history and their differences.
- 5Grupo bimboIt's a Mexican multinational company that owns a ton of brands all over the world, including some brands here in the USA. Probably a "larger than you think" episode
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- 5Sonic AutomotiveOwns over 100 automobile dealerships representing over 25 makes of cars. Still run by the guy that founded the company in 1997. Publicly traded. 9,750 employees. They also own like 12 major motor spee... Read more...
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- 5Maxis Inc (Maxis Software)Maxis has an interesting history - rise and fall. Like Apple, there was a genius partner (Will Wright) and a business partner (Jeff Braun). They started out small, in their homes. Later grew to an off... Read more...
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- 5Converse Vs. VansThey’re both in the skate shoe business and they have a whack ton of varieties of styles. Would be interesting to see a comparison on them.
- 5US FoodsUS Foods is a huge food distributor that a lot of people probably haven't heard of. It provides a huge number of food related products to America. * $24B annual revenue * 25K employees * 250K cus... Read more...
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- 5The Laugh FactoryLaugh Factory is a chain of comedy clubs in the United States that has both a roster of up and coming comedians, current superstars and washed up comedians of yesteryear. Best known as the place where... Read more...
- 5Tatsunoko ProductionTatsunoko Production is a Japanese animation company and anime pioneer along with being a pioneer in the field of TV animation. Best known for their crossover video game with Capcom, they deserve more... Read more...
- 5Legendary EntertainmentLegendary Entertainment is a film production and mass media company that wants to play with the big boys but now mostly stays their lane. https://www.legendary.com
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- 5Disney Fort WorthWhat happened to the Disney Fort Worth project? I found a Vintage 1980s Mickey Mouse t-shirt. When I Googled it, I discovered that Disney planned to put a park in Fort Worth. The t-shirt was a run mad... Read more...
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- 5SmashburgerI have noticed locations are quickly closing in Houston. When I did a Google search, I see this is a nationwide trend. The company is only releasing very vague press releases.
- 5Coffeemate and Delight InternationalThere was a video about Starbucks made, so why not do a video on the 2 most popular flavors of coffee creamer
- 5CanvaIt's uncommon for an Australian company to be a successful startup, let alone be a startup at all. Within the span of 8 years, however, the company went from a three-person startup to a company with 1... Read more...
- 5Caesers EntertainmentWould like to see a profile on Caesers Entertainment.
- 5The final Kmarts and Sears.There are only 12 Kmarts and 18 Sears locations left (as of Nov 10, 2021).
- 5Jenny Craig!!demise for sure. my stepdad worked for the company from 2014-2020 and they are very much on their way ouy
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- 5Red Digital Camera - The Amazing StoryThey were founded by Jim Jannard (founder of Oakley Inc) and have grown into one of the most in-demand film camera companies of the past two decades.
- 5Sysco vs US FoodsI never heard of them before but on a video about Facebook there was a comment regarding Sysco and it seems a lot of people supported the idea of a video about it as well as their competitor, US Foods... Read more...
- 5Susie's DealsBased a clothing store in California Arizona Nevada and Utah what Happened
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- 5Marshall FieldsWas one of the most beloved department stores in the Chicago area until Macy's acquired them
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- 5Sleepys mattress storeSleeps closed down and bead bought out by mattress firm a few years ago. Why are there SO many of these locations and you never see anyone in them
- 5R.K.O.I think it's a fascinating history of the film studio, as the company was the distributor of the famous 1933 film, King Kong, Citizen Kane, It's A Wonderful Life, and Disney animated films from 1937 t... Read more...
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- 5Nothing Bundt cakesBecause of the bad matters that the owners treat the workers , also the cakes aren’t it what they say they are it’s all chemicals
- 5Taft BroadcastingTaft Broadcasting was once a media powerhouse. It used to various TV and radio stations. They also owned Wordvision Enterprises and Hanna-Barbera. However, things took a turn by the early 1990's when ... Read more...
- 5ShopRiteI'd love to see a video on the rise of ShopRite (one of the bigger East Coast supermarket chains) and it's parent, Wakefern Food Corp. It's history is really interesting, as it started (and still oper... Read more...
- 5Level 5The decline of Level 5...what happened? These are the guys that made the Yokai Watch & Professor Layton games
- 5Baja freshBaja fresh popular Mexican food chain restaurant...is it still around or has taco bell Moe's chipotle qudoba and pancheros run them out of business!!!?,
- 5The Britt alcroft companyThey have made tons of stuff and probably have had near bankruptcy and lots debt to talk bout!
- 5cbsCbs is bigger with their latest news but they air more than that so do why the are bigger than you know.
- 5Quest NutritionQuest bars have taken off from a humble beginning to becoming a name nearly everyone knows as far as protein bars are concerned. The founder started off making them in his kitchen and the company has ... Read more...
- 5Formular OneThe rise of Formular one from a private rich sport to one of the fastest growing sport in the world and US. Formular one is a zenith of motorsport and innovation. It has always been a leader in R&... Read more...
- 5The Washington PostYou can discuss everything from exposing Watergate to Jeff Bezos' acquisition
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- 5PeanutsI'm surprised this hasn't been suggested already but how did they get so big?? There's a ton of merchandise surrounding it also I'd like to know how the comic started
- 5SquishmallowsWhy are they so popular? Is it a Gen Z thing? Why do they have a cult following?
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- 5Carolco PicturesCarolco Pictures were known for their hit blockbuster films such as Total Recall, The Terminator films and the Rambo films. However, the movie studio faced big problems having their movies becoming a ... Read more...
- 5BuickThe oldest car brand in the US that still exists and one of the most successful foreign brands in China.
- 5WebcrawlerThey used to be one of the biggest search engines in the mid-1990s, and at one point the second most visited website on the internet. Now, nobody uses it.
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- 5Green giantThe Green Giant made his first appearance in 1925, and the design was completely different than what we see today on the bags. Id love to see what reasons you can find behind all of the difference log... Read more...
- 5LindtHow did they get so big? They later expanded into owning other companies such as Ghirardelli and Russell Stover.
- 5Wireless advocatesWireless advocates was the company that sold cell phones and sell phone service at Costco. Wireless advocates was owned by car toys and opened in 2004. Wireless advocates suddenly shut down on Dece... Read more...
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- 5AvayaAvaya’s rise and fall to bankruptcy, subsequent rise again, and now seemingly imminent second bankruptcy is an interesting story for a company that many have used without really realizing it.
- 5Lucky Strike (bowling alleys)They have a storied past, grew a lot, got on Undercover Boss, then stopped growing... Understanding why would be a worthy video https://www.luckystrikeent.com/about/
- 5Established TitlesThis one maybe to controversial or too soon. We may have to wait for more factual information, but this would be a good rise and fall episode.
- 5PTL/Heritage USAThis one has it all: big hair, wild 1980s fashion, sex, religion, tax evasion and even an amusement part!
- 5Bloomberg vs LSEGBloomberg have been data kings for decades. They have had a monopoly on data, analytics etc for most financial institutions. I saw that LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) recently moved into data/anal... Read more...
- 5Streaming Vs CableBecause people still have cable and I wanna know which one is better from your prospective and the viewers on this website and the channel prospectives as well
- 519 Entertainment - Why They’re SuccessfulThe company invented and innovated the concept of multi-platform pop stars and reality-based TV concepts. They are more than the American Idol people, but not many in the mainstream actually know abou... Read more...
- 5David's BridalI am a store manager at David's Bridal and we just, out of nowhere, received a WARN notification that we may all lose our jobs in the next few weeks. David's Bridal sells one out of every 3 dresses in... Read more...
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- 5Coors Brewing CompanyIt would be interesting to see there history & where they are headed. Could Coors finally pull ahead of Anheuser–Busch / InBev due to the current trans issues facing Budweiser?? It would also be ... Read more...
- 5Frank's Nursery & CraftsRemember this chain? They sold a bunch of lawn care items as well as arts and crafts. They went out of business in 2004.
- 5eegeesIt’s a chain of restaurants in Arizona which sizes about 33 in total. They’re known for their Grinder style subs and frozen fruit drink which are called Eegees.
- 5Hudson’s bay CompanyHBC or just The Bay, is over 353 years old. It’s similar to Sears in the way that they sell clothing and watches and all that stuff, except unlike Sears they haven’t closed nearly all their stores. It... Read more...
- 5American Greetings (ecard greetings)Rise and fall….. They were so popular in the late 1990’s and early 2000. Most e-cards were free, but as they transitioned to a subscription model, I never sent nor received an e-card again.
- 5OceanGateTheir Titan submersible recently lost contact with the surface and the 5 people on-board, including the company's CEO, are presumed missing. Rapidly developing.
- 5Bashas’Bashas’ is a chain of grocery stores located in Arizona. I don’t know too much about it since I’ve only visited from out of state but they have a huge presence in the state, even having a high school ... Read more...
- 584 LumberIt’s the largest privately owned supplier of building materials. It’s founder had been involved up until lay in his life and his daughter still is.
- 5Bennigan'sIt had to be one of the most popular restaurants in the 80s/90's now it is almost nonexistent in the US. What happened??!!
- 5Freddy’s frozen custard and steak burgersOur teenage son works there and love to see a video on them. Their food is so good. If approved, thanks! Keep up the great work. - Rene
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- 57 brew CoffeeIt’s a coffee company that is expanding quickly and has a cult following. I would love to learn about the business
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- 5A&EA&E (Arts and Entertainment) is a channel known popular shows such as Duck Dynasty, Storage Wars, among other things. Now, they focused on crime related shows from the likes of the now-cancelled L... Read more...
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- 5Roblox vs MinecraftEach are really popular games and both are blocky. However, Roblox is getting more realistic and Minecraft's community is mad because of the 2023 mob vote and how Mojang ignored the community. Both ha... Read more...
- 5Sally's Beauty and UltaMy personal appeal is that I have a daughter and I want more content to share with her and learn more in general about the landscape and although coming to reaffirm my confirmation biased is a good ti... Read more...
- 5China BuffetHow have they become one of the biggest Chinese restaurants in the whole country?
- 5Shell vs bpThey are some of the biggest gas suppliers for gas stations in the world. They have to have some sort of rivalry.
- 5Books A Million vs Barnes and NoblesThey are the biggest bookstores in the whole country.
- 5Sam’s Club - Why They’re SuccessfulMy Mimi has a Sam’s Club membership, so that’s why I want you to do a video on why Sam’s Club is successful.
- 5Doubletree HotelsOne of Hilton's biggest hotel brands, but the real reason for their success is the free freshly baked cookies they give out (which were also the first cookies to be baked in space).
- 5Burger King matoon IllinoisThis is different from the restaurant chain with the same name. This is the original Burger King!
- 5Dawn vs cascadeBecause dawn and cascade have been the leader in the dishwasher detergent industry
- 5HiSense (TVs)HiSense is a TV company that seems to have appeared out of nowhere and now it’s everywhere.
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- 5Richard Simmons Companies: Rise and FallStarting with a small fitness studio in Southern California in the 1970s, flamboyant fitness personality Richard Simmons quickly became a household name. He helped create the modern fitness industry -... Read more...
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- 5Bush's Baked BeansHow they got so big: they started out in Tennessee and they eventually grew to become one of the largest producers of baked beans nationwide
- 5Like ColaWhy it failed: one of the first attempts of a caffeine free cola, having been marketed by the Seven Up Company in the early 1980s, but never really took off when compared to Pepsi Free (later Caffeine... Read more...
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- 5The Wall Street JournalHow they changed an industry by becoming one of the leading newspapers in business news
- 5USA TodayHow it changed an industry to become the leading newspaper for the entire nation since debuting in 1982
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- 5LL FlooringLL Flooring formally known as Lumber Liquidators filed for bankruptcy a few months ago and as of this week, they failed to find a buyer, and they're now closing all of its more than 400 locations. We ... Read more...
- 4A companies lifeYou outline a basic tech (specifically software) life cycle (maybe one video for pre IPO and another for post IPO-- so like funding pre ipo and basic things about IPOing
- 4IMSA Bigger then you knowI love watching IMSA and most people probably haven't heard of it.
- 4Heera Group of Comanies - IndiaThe biggest Ponzi scheme that went down in Modern Indian History, affecting hundreds and thousands of investors, with investments to the scale of over USD 2 Billion. And this is news from just last ye... Read more...
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- 4NaspersNaspers' story is quite interesting if you have a look at it, it owns a huge chunk in TenCent which owns Fortnite. It started as the national press in Cape Town, South Africa. And it grew from then, I... Read more...
- 4Thales (Gemalto)Thales isn't really a well-known company, but its technology is really everywhere.
- 4JagexRise and fall and rise again, with their mismanaging of Runescape and terrible decisions in the late 2000's to the new blossoming with Old School.
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- 4Roark CapitalA company that owns plenty of smaller fast food/QSR chains you wouldn't even expect being under the same ownership. This includes CKE Restaurants (Carl's Jr and Hardee's), Focus Brands (includes Jamba... Read more...
- 4Epic Systems CorporationLargest producer of EHR software in the US, worth tons of money especially since the HITECH Act in 2008. Might be difficult to research because they're not public, though. Most people outside of the h... Read more...
- 4Susan G Coleman: Câncer FundraisingIt has been how long sinuca the inception of this company! where the cure at Susan! Im sure they're time amor, im swing sarcástico. Phrase enlighten us on the company. Thankyou in advance.
- 4The rise of the Social Media Industry.I think it would be cool to see the history of this industry that becomes more and more relevant.
- 4How about famous people like the Kennedys. How did they become so wealthy other inheritance. Especially the patriarch Joe Kennedy.They are very wealthy but don't necessarily employ many people. They work in government or "nonprofit organizations " but are very wealthy.
- 4Swift TransportationOr the trucking industry in general, It has changed in the last decade or two, There are several big trucking co. Swift, Hunt, Old Dominion, ect. Everything gets shipped nowdays, what happened?
- 4Carlotte RusseThe rise and fall of this once iconic mall clothing retailer
- 4SuntoryI got the idea when you were talking about only doing American companies. I feel like Suntory would be a great company outside of America to try. Suntory is a Japanese conglomerate, very famous outsid... Read more...
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- 4The history of red wing shoes!I worked at red wing and the culture is so different. The shoes are very nicely made and the customers are very loyal! Please if you don’t chose this just look into the company!
- 4Sinemia vs Movie PassHow did Sinemia go out of business while Movie Pass survived
- 4Wayback BurgersA burger joint similar to that of Five Guys with only small amount of locations, 133 according to the Wikipedia page. It's a franchise that started in 1991 as Jake's Hamburgers. You've talked about a ... Read more...
- 4Ascena retail groupThe history of the company would be interesting and their foreseeable future
- 4Alexander HamiltonHe is the ten dollar founding father without a father who got a lot smarter by working a lot harder
- 4MachinimaThey're a company surrounded by controversy, from the way they treated the YouTubers in their network to the end of their gaming channel. It could possibly make a good rise and fall? I'd just love to ... Read more...
- 4Carlos Slim & FamilyCarlos Slim is a Mexican entrepreneur who as far as I know started purchasing a phone state company (Telmex) and now owns a lot of companies, some latam leaders like Telcel AND claro, he also owns Sea... Read more...
- 4PostmatesIs the data mining where most of their revenue is driven? I mean, they're just delivering food right?
- 4valve.corp vs tencent (good vs evil)it will compare a american company(pretty well known and respected) and a chinese company(not rely well known, very gready and very big)
- 4Book and Movies about Business reviews/analysisSince a lot of people get their ideas of how businesses work from books and movies, I think it would be fun to take a look at popular movies and share what actually does happen and what is fiction. On... Read more...
- 4McKessonIt’s the largest company most folks have never heard of. It’s a huge pharma company that used to sell milk.
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- 4SupraThe Toyota Supra is a sports car and grand tourer manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation. The initial four generations of the Supra were produced from 1978 to 2002. As of March 2019, the fifth gener... Read more...
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- 4iHeartDogs.comThe owner started a Facebook page called i love dogs when he adopted his husky at the boom of Facebook pages. It’s now at 4 million and they raise money for shelter dogs in need!
- 4Ceo mini seriesHello mike, i was thibking you could do a mini series on ceo's & their movements between companies, their greatest achievements, life and managment principles and top innovators -matthew G👊🏿... Read more...
- 4KaiserFrom building ships for WWII to becoming a health care giant. Henry J Kaiser is almost like a real like Tony Stark!
- 4Magna Internationalhow a company that once started out of a garage in Canada became the biggest auto supplier in North America and a big global player in the auto industry
- 4Blu-Rays vs 4K Blu-RaysI would like to see if there is any Deference from the Regular Blu-Ray but in the 4K Sharpness.
- 4De BeersThese guys are a great example of a company creating a market out of nothing more then some rocks they found on the ground.
- 4Bang vs reignI see these energy drinks on the rise, how do these two compare and how does it affect current energy drinks (monster, rockstar, redbull,)
- 4Apotexits very interesting and it used to be a huge company but now its falling
- 42000adOwned by Rebellion Games of Sniper Elite fame, home of Judge Dredd and starting publication for most of the comic book creatives who've gone on to shape the world's of Marvel and DC. Also the Galax... Read more...
- 4Sonny's Barbequehow did a small town restaurant grow into a nationwide chain?
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- 4CometAn old electrical and appliances store in the uk your vid on caburys was good so could u do the decline of comet btw little bit of info they closed in 2012
- 4LassondeLassonde is bigger than you know. It's a canadian company worth 200$cad per share and owns around 15 other brand. This incluses the world wide brand oasis and a bunch of other drinks. All of those bra... Read more...
- 4School loop historySchool loop is a program/website that helps students look over their grades whenever they want. I believe it is a under-rated piece of work that changes the way that students can prevent their grade f... Read more...
- 4RoutledgeRoutledge is one of the biggest publishers for philosophic literature aside from college publishing companies. It has existed for ages, how did it get so big?
- 4Rudy's barbecue vs Dickey's BBQ pitIn my area there's 2 major chains dedicated to country style barbecue
- 4W.H.A. Vs N.H.L.Because they were two huge rival leagues in the 1970s and the leagues were like a previous video you did about the aba and nba
- 4FIA RacingMotorsports isn't the most popular thing in the United States, but the FIA is bigger than the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. I think this would be a good topic to teach the US audience about something they re... Read more...
- 4Federal ReserveI know it's not a company, but it acts like one. There's a lot of areas you could go to with this.
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- 4Wag's family restaurantsIt was a restaurant chain owned and operated by Walgreens in the 70s and 80s. As far as I can tell almost nobody knows about them or remembers them.
- 4BackwoodsThis brand of Cigar has a rustic 'old fashion' branding to it, yet it caters to the young stoner generation as a go-to blunt wrap solution. Backwoods sponsors many events that allude to smoking mariju... Read more...
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- 4Macro breweries vs micro breweriesAnalyzing large breweries, like Miller and Bud, and how they've been affected by small micro breweries.
- 4SE GrocersFeaturing a recognizable southeast brand with Winn Dixie (which the book is named after), the supermarket chain expanded and couldn’t keep up with their debt. Being brought out by Bi-Lo and then going... Read more...
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- 4Minnie Pearl Fried ChickenCover the Minnie Pearl Fried Chicken scandal and the strange accounting that surrounded it.
- 4TraxxasBefore Traxxas hit the scene, hobby grade RC cars were a complicated affair that only came as a kit. Traxxas turned that up on its head by offering its models as ready-to-run, and this changed the ind... Read more...
- 4Hewlett-Packard competition with Casio and Texas Instruments for calculatorsYou did Casio and Texas Instruments calculators videos. There was one more competitor. Hewlett-Packard. They made calculators too. But for the engineers and college students. They were expensive and c... Read more...
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- 4VCDin some countries, I came to find that there was a VCD era in between after VHS and Betamax era and before DVD and Blu ray era in the United States. I wonder why it did not bloom or have been a thing ... Read more...
- 4Sambo'sThis was a huge restaurant chain from the 1960s and 70s (peaked in 1979 with 1,147 locations!); however, by 1982, the chain went defunct and for obvious reasons the company was forced to change its na... Read more...
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- 4Santa Cruz Skateboardsyou haven't really talked about Skate/Long boards yet so you should do one of the biggest companies
- 4TervisI literally just found out the company started in 1949. It's an 80 year old company I as well as many others likely know very little about until recently when the tervis cups exploded in popularity.
- 4BillabongA surf company (a core surf company) who went on a huge spending spree when the economy was good...then continued buying up other companies in a down economy with sales declining
- 4Dirt CheapI want to see an analysis of this store. How they get their merchandise, where it comes from, etc. Everything there is very discounted, usually in f*cked up packaging or no packaging at all, and there... Read more...
- 4Valiant ComicsValiant has a big history. Started by Jim Shooter, former head of Marvel. It was owned by Acclaim, not sure if they still are, but they're due to make a movie with Vin Diesel in it; Bloodshot. They ha... Read more...
- 4Fox Head Inc.Geoff Fox Founding, Fox Racing in 1974, going on to being a global (Private) Brand....along with subsidiaries like Fox Racing Shox
- 4CernerCerner is a very large healthcare IT company that very few people know about
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- 4Diamond DistributionDiamond Distribution has a monopoly on distribution of comics to comic book retailers since the 90’s. Marvel comics tried to compete by setting up its own distribution system but ultimately failed.
- 4How did GlaxoSmithKline get so big?They also had some huge controversy around them in China.
- 4Pabst Brewing CoThe rise in the 19th and first part of the 20th centrury, fall in the late part of the 20th century, the sale of the brewery, and the rise again as the hipster beer of choice.
- 4All Elite WrestlingA breakdown on how this new company, has already become the second biggest wrestling company.
- 4Marcus CorporationsIt is a very interesting company and reaches out to many states.
- 4The Las Vegas StripThe large casino conglomerates that make up the Las Vegas strip have some CRAZY history. And lately, a lot of them are completely crashing and burning. Ceasar's is laying people off left and right, ca... Read more...
- 4Ron PopeilInvented hundreds of infomercial and commercial cliches and standards. Created many products that were marketed in advertising commonly in the fifties and sixties.
- 4how did china become a manufactering giantbecase everything is made in chian
- 4Consumers DistributingCanada and America's Golden Age of shopping at a store with a catalogue-only inventory!
- 4Company townsIt would be good to see a video about the history of company towns like the infamous Ford Motor Co. company town Fordlândia and the effects this had at the time and what it says about the future of th... Read more...
- 4W T GrantOne of the first variety stores around (they competed with Kresge -- K Mart) -- and how easy credit for all customers destroyed the company.
- 4CSK AutoChecker/Schuck's/Kragen. They used to be a major auto parts group, then they were acquired by O'Reilly in 2008.
- 4Not a specific company but a seriesI think you should cover some companies that work behind the scenes that are little known in public. I cane to this idea when in a hotel room I turned on the TV and the interface was "Powered by Enseo... Read more...
- 4MLM and all affiliates.Lularoe, Mary Kay, Avon, Lipsense, etc......... Raise awareness about the terrible practice!
- 4The decline of waterbedsComparable video by business insider on youtube 2.9M views.
- 4Home GrocerLook at the too early Home Grocer vs. Schwann's, Amazon Marketplace, and all the new pop-up grocery pick up and delivery
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- 4BiowareWith a pedigree of amazing titles running from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic to Mass Effect, once acquired they have never reached their former glory. It's a sad tale of reality where sometime... Read more...
- 4Santa Fe RailroadThe rise and fall of arguably one of America’s most prominent railroads during its time I think would be quite interesting!
- 4Kum & GOIowa gas station expanding nationwide. Featured in jack ass and South Park. Gas station and it's pizza has a cult following through out the Midwest. They and other Iowa gas station Casey's swept throu... Read more...
- 4US National DebtWhat’s the history of the US debt? Why is it so high now? What are the benefits/drawbacks of the amounts of debt the USA currently has? How come countries like Greece suffer with debt when the USA has... Read more...
- 4Aussie BroadbandAn independent Australian telecommunications company that provides services on the National Broadband Network that is very well loved.
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- 4gastonGaston Glock had never made any firearm before, but in the early 1980s came up with his Glock pistols for the Austrian army, which went on to be the most popular line of pistols in the USA. The com... Read more...
- 4Talk about lead pipesLead pipes have been in buildings as long as pipes have been used for buildings. Why were lead pipes still used even after people learned they were poisonous? What companies made, or still make, lead ... Read more...
- 4Teva PharmaceuticalsI'm interested to know why Teva is doing so badly on the market lately. I also want you to make a video about it because it's from my country of Israel. A week ago I visited their factory as part of a... Read more...
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- 4Chrylser Bailout/ The Birth of the Chrysler K PlatformAs we all know Lee Iacocca got a government bailout in late 1979 early 1980. He made the K platform a reality ( Dodge Aries K Plymouth Repaint K) in 1981. Then Iacocca expanded the K platform to the L... Read more...
- 4Chevy's vs Chili'sWhy is it that Chevy's is a Mexican restaurant and Chili's is a regular restaurant?
- 4Vineyard Vines Vs. Southern TideI think it would be really interesting to compare these to brands because they are so similar. Thank you for considering my idea!
- 4Best Success Stories/Most successful businessmenWarren Buffett Steve Jobs Bill Gates etc. Talk about there background and life story. And what moves they made to make there companies take off
- 4Ryobi vs. DeWalt / Milwaukee Power ToolsRyobi is considered to be "lower quality" than the other tool brands all while being owned by the same parent company as Milwaukee
- 4StrykerOne of the largest medical suppliers with a company policy of serial acquisition. They bought my workplace a year ago and I think they're neat.
- 4East Side MariosI Ate there once and I want to know what lead to it's down fall, at least from where I lived. so can you Please do a "Rise And Fall" Episode on it.
- 4THe Keg Steakhouse And BarWhen it comes to our Western English Restaurants that is Not A Fast Food Restaurant The Keg is one of Favorites
- 4J Peterman CompanyI love the fictionalized version of J Peterman on Seinfeld and would love to get a real insight into the actual real life company and catalog. Would be great for viewers who are Seinfeld fans 😀
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- 4Auchan the French Target/Walmart failed in the USThe French hypermarket chain Auchan pronounced by Houstonians as “o-shawn” that had a US presents for over a decade until it failed in the US because of lack of presence and buying power. https://en.... Read more...
- 4Samuel AdamsAmerica's beer industry is booming and why not do one about the one of the most successful independent brewery company
- 4Barrett-JacksonThey used to be the most prestigious and renowned auto auction in the world, now most of the cars even in their Scottsdale auction are like watching a used car dealership sell off its cars.
- 4Potato CornerI think this topic is worthy because I think the business aspect of potato corner is really cool and I hope you make video about this.
- 4StihlBecause it is well established brand, and popular among landscape professionals and tree service professionals.
- 4Sumi tomo (NTB, Merchant's tire, Big O Tires)I've worked for the company for a while and they had an online class on the history it has a very interesting backstory
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- 4HaggenA small Seattle-based northwest grocery chain suddenly blew up a few years ago to cover much of the western United States down to the southern border within a period of weeks. It went in a few weeks i... Read more...
- 4Durkee-Mower (Marshmallow Fluff)Strange history - "The Great Kerfluffle", Fluff Festival, etc.
- 4american homes for renti live in a home from american homes for rent, so i want to know more about them.
- 4Pound Stores across th U.KBecause it's incredibly interesting how each company competed with each other than each business floundered after
- 4Williams and Gottlieb PinballWilliams and Gottieb were huge pinball companies during the 70's-90's. Neither exist today, and Stern is the big name in pinball. It'd be interesting to hear the story of what happened to those compan... Read more...
- 4Cunard LineThe Cunard line has lasted for over 170 years and has experienced multiple rise and falls. Nowadays its owned by Carnival and seems to be doing well at the moment.
- 4How some stores have value/generic products for almost everythingits really confusing and i dont think many people even think about it
- 4IZODThe name is interesting. I like the clothes. I'm wondering how popular it is.
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- 4Quakerstate oilA smaller oil company with some of the biggest racers sponsored by them
- 4Sun TVI know they went out of business a long time ago, but when Sun TV went under, they no longer honored the extended warranties they had sold to customers. There was no one to go to to honor the warranty... Read more...
- 4"Borscht belt" hotels of upstate New York: the rise and fallFrom the 1920s to the 1970s, these all-inclusive hotels and bungalow colonies were the premier vacation destination for people from the New York City area who wanted a nice getaway within driving dist... Read more...
- 4Steinbergs (Canada)rise and fall of... They created the modern supermarket as we know it today... and their bigger than you know
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- 4The rise and fall of NamcomTo my knowledge, you haven't done a game company video, and I think Namcom would be perfect - being such a dominant player in the beginning of the gaming and arcade scene to not being known for much o... Read more...
- 4Malls, REITs, and the companies who run them.As someone who travels the country doing vending work, a lot of my business is in malls. I have equipment in malls from many different property groups: JLL, CBL, Washington Prime Group, Simon Property... Read more...
- 4Lost Energy DrinkYou should make a video talking about The Disappearance of Lost Energy Drink
- 4Tech Deckone of the few toys that's stayed relevant over the years and has grown to international competition status.
- 4MoparA lot of people love Mopar vehicles and I know a lot of people would most likely like to know more of the history about the company.
- 4EvainOne of the most popular bottled water in the world. How did they get so big. In fact in the industry of bottled water. How are completed even completing as in general they selling the same product.
- 4OfficemaxA office supplies store that was once owned by Kmart has been doing pretty well today and I would like you to cover everything that happened at the time.
- 4Northern rail ( Uk based company very bad in general)It’s seen as a bad company for uk consumers but it has just spent 500 million pounds on a new fleet of train and I think you may be able to change peoples opinions about them
- 4Dayton's/TargetTarget had an incredible rise since 1989, so much that it completely cannibalized and ended the 100 year old department store that spun it off! Would be an interesting story
- 4Four American auto makers and involvement with other car companies i.e. GM and ToyotaThis topic is worthy of a video because all the American auto manufacturers were involved at one point in time with foreign car companies and seem to destroy relationships..... and not build a quality... Read more...
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- 4The red ring of deathWhen the Ps3 was going to be released at a later date Microsoft took advantage of and released the Xbox 360 as soon as possible but left a console destroying malfunction the red ring of death
- 4American companies and oversea conterpartsI was watching the fritolays Video and in my country the UK lays owns a brand call walkers
- 4Company destroyersThis series would be about companies who destroyed(eliminated or just about eliminated) their competitors. You could overview one company and go through competitors thought the years. ( and at the end... Read more...
- 4Guaranteed RateA small local company in 2000, it is now the fastest growing mortgage company in America and taking over the market. What did they do right?
- 4Pamida declinePamida was a very special small grocery store in northern Minnesota when I was a little girl, when you needed some groceries but didn’t wanna go to Walmart. I’ve wanted to know what made it disappear... Read more...
- 4NL vs ALSeriously, I am wondering what is the difference in the NL and AL in the MLB ok
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- 4Sear hometown hometowns nd sears outletI always wondered the difference between them and normal sears I know they are not part of sears but why does sears want to buy thrm,again
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- 4The Phar-Mor ScamA super-cheap priced discount store was in town and even Wal-Mart was frightened about them. Yep. Of all companies, for once it wasn't Kmart, Target, Sears, Montgomery Ward or Ames. It was.... Phar-Mo... Read more...
- 4Drug EmporiumA 90s drugstore chain that faded just as quick as Rite Aid & Phar-Mor.
- 4Teamsters UnionLots of controversy surrounding this. Mob ties, Hoffa's dissapearence, and even embezzlement! Or you could even do a rise/fall video. Proud teamster warehouseman representen!
- 4Flash Foods vs. Circle KCircle K has recently acquired flash foods in the southeastern United States and flash foods are being turned into circle k's. A history on both of them would be nice like in home depot vs Lowe's
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- 4Granny Goose Foods, Inc.In Oakland, Middle California, where this firm was headquartered, GGFI was a stone pride source. Growing up, I loved the truth that there was more to chipping, etc. than Frito-Lay, than Bell Brand, th... Read more...
- 4Irving group of companiesthey are a huge family owned conglmoerate in eastern Canada (New Brunswick) with large scale holdings in every relevant industry in the region and then some. what makes them particularly interesting t... Read more...
- 4Michael Scott Paper Company: Rise and FallThis one would be worthy of an April Fool's video. Plus, the only research you'll need to do is watching episodes 20-25 of season 5 of The Office.
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- 4Williams Martini RacingFrom being the most dominate force in Formula 1 to now being worst team on the grid.
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- 4SUN CAPITALSUN CAPITAL has been mentioned more than once on your channel, often in a conspiratorial manor. Maybe a video about SUN CAPITAL's shady dealings is something others may be interested in?
- 4People can fly vs epic gamesI think you would do a good job of explaining what the difference between people can fly and epic games is.
- 4GE vs EmdGe and EMD are the two biggest locomotive manufacturers and it would be cool to see a video about it
- 4Shoppers Drug MartTalk about how they became one of the largest companies in Canada and the largest pharmacy and basically the only major drug store besides Rexall.
- 4Vuarnet - the sunglassess brand more popular than Ray Bans in the 80s that you've never heard ofVaurnet was a french sunglasses titan in the 80s but completely faded going into the 2000s. They were the official sponsor of the '84 LA Olympics yet everyone today has forgotten about them. They've s... Read more...
- 4General MagicA single company developed so much of the technology used in the modern world in just under 10 years. It's a forgotten story, and I doubt anyone will vote for it, but it's very interesting what happen... Read more...
- 4RealNetworks RealVIDEO playerRealNetworks RealVIDEO player is credited with being the first ever player capable of "streaming" live video over the net. Released as a plugin to RealAudio Player in 1997, it apparently, single-hand... Read more...
- 4Sutherland Global ServicesAt one time or another, everyone has had to call customer service. Have you ever wondered if you were actually speaking to a person from that company? Sutherland Global is what's known as a Business P... Read more...
- 4Pepsi AustraliaPepsi Max (the sugar free alternative) is the flagship drink sold in Australia. I find it interesting that Pepsi in Australia focuses on promoting and selling the sugar free option (some stores have a... Read more...
- 4Would you consider covering Calgary Coop changing food suppliers from Federated Cooperative Limited (FCL) to Save on FoodsI think your expertise in business and all things company related would be perfect to cover what a "Coopertive" is. You could explain the business model, how and if its profitable, how equity works an... Read more...
- 4Calpico/calpisExtremely popular drinks in Japan yet I barely know anything about it, what else do they make? Why are they so popular?
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- 4Malaysian AirlinesI'd love to hear about how they dealt with keeping their business sales afloat and such after the disappearance of one of their planes. Or you could be more broad and just discuss the topic of how bus... Read more...
- 4The decline of StreetcarsBefore there was the popular idea of having your own car, many people got around in Streetcars. For many people who don't know what a Streetcar is, imagine a bus tether to a route using many wires for... Read more...
- 4Charter Spectrum vs. Cox Communications which is better?Why not see what which one is the best of the two cable giants?
- 4Natural wondersNatural wonders this unique retail store was one of my favorites growing up you could buy geodes crystals different kinds of rocks and minerals to display Rock Tumblr‘s they also offered kits to raise... Read more...
- 4Leo Burnett AdvertisingThe created of many iconic characters in advertising that are still a well, or better, known than many A list celebs. “Flo” is great, but she ain’t no Green Giant or Tony the Tiger. Some people would ... Read more...
- 4Doc MartensPlenty of topics to cover. Close to bankruptcy, its ww2 origins and its part in society throughout the years. Overall a rather controversial yet very influencial company.
- 4McDermottThey bought out CB&I and they are about to go bankrupt. Would like to know more
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- 4Y CombinatorWhat does Dropbox, Airbnb, Stripe, Reddit, Docker, DoorDash, and Heroku and 1,450 other companies have in common? Y Combinator, the Silicon Valley based incubator, currently holding in its portfolio a... Read more...
- 4VidangelWhile they are rather small, their story is really interesting. One of the few small companies Disney couldn't crush!
- 4Ontario Teachers Pension PlanThey are enormous and nobody seems to have heard of them
- 4Colt Manufacturing CompanyOne of the most iconic firearms company in the world, started in 1836, which survived two bankruptcies.
- 4Los Angeles DodgersIt would be cool to talk about how the dodgers started up.
- 4Can Socially Responsible Companies be SuccessfulBecause companies motivated solely by profit can sometimes do a lot of harm in the process as they aren't taking any other factors into account.
- 4EJ KorvetteJust popped head. They rode the 50’s 60’s zeitgeist of the USA and then just faded away into irrelevant until gone.
- 4Buster Brown ShoesVery popular shoe for kids for a long time that disappeared and I wonder why?
- 4St. Louis BrownsThey were established in 1902 after the original Milwaukee Brewers moved and lasted for over fifty years before moving to Baltimore to revive the name Orioles, a charter American League team which had... Read more...
- 4Washington SenatorsA charter team of the American League that moved to Minneapolis and became the Twins, only to immediately be replaced by an expansion team of the same name with Major League Baseball acting as if noth... Read more...
- 4Armour and CompanyThis used to be the largest meat-packing company in the world, started by Phillip Danforth Armour. It grew almost instantly but J. Ogden Armour took it to the next level. The company is a uniquely Ame... Read more...
- 4Mills CorporationThe decline of the Mills Corporation...what happened? Huge mall kid growing up and the decline of malls is a current obsession of mine. Mills Corp had some of the most visually stunning, fun, and uniq... Read more...
- 4VarsityVarsity is a competitive cheer and dance company and they hold a massive monopoly on the entire industry.I think it would be a cool thing to check out to see a monopoly that no one talks about.
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- 4Some sort of Company that went InternationalYou always talk about stuff from the U.S. And I like it. But I Come From Australia. And I want a video for an International company. I Would Prefer An Aussie Company. But any other Country is Fine.
- 4Stevenson High schoolOut of all the high schools in America, Stevenson high school is one of the most well known and well respected high schools in America. I want to know how they got so big. Also I am a student there so... Read more...
- 4coffee bean and tea leafThe rise and fall.... and possibly rise again of this company.
- 4Pinon Coffee - Have you ever heard and or The Fantastic StoryIt's a small but charming company that started with a guy on the back of his pickup truck making coffee. Not many people know of and should get much more attention (The "- Have you ever heard" name I ... Read more...
- 4Foster FarmsI think they have good corn dogs and sausages. They also surprisingly make a lot of the meat products in my grocery store so I thought this would be a cool video idea.
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- 4Parmalat ScandalA fascinating story like the UHAUL controversy, with surprisingly little coverage online
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- 4shipley donutsIt's a popular donut chain throughout the southeast, based in Houston, Texas. Just want to know how it started and how it became so popular.
- 4the rise of dine-in movie theatersCan you talk about the rise of dine-in movie theaters like AMC or movie tavern
- 4Bob’s BarricadesI see them everywhere and want to learn more about them and why they may be a monopoly
- 4Gulf and WesternInteresting history of a once-large conglomerate of almost-everything.
- 4Union CarbideScandal, especially the Bhopal Incident. In fact, I think the Bhopal Incident basically doomed the company to decline and acquisition by Dow Chemical.
- 4Fallas or National Store Lnc.First place to shop! First place to save!”( Rise and fall) Store Over 300 Stores Located in 19 states and Puerto Rico. started in (1962) National Stores Inc. off-price stores include: Fallas Parede... Read more...
- 4Boxed.comThey are a competitor of Amzon, Sam's Club, Costco and BJ's. They are an e-commeric company that allows customer to buy bulk items online. They have some cool benefits for the workers, too. I would li... Read more...
- 4EllesseJust a good ol' brand from the 80's n 90's.And 90's is in right now.
- 4SkoolliveHonestly this one just befuddles me. I'm a teacher and this weird kiosk appeared next to the main office full of ads and pics. Eventually I was allowed to insert pictures into the feed, but sometime i... Read more...
- 4Majestic Athletic ClothingRise, and possibly now their eventual fall as they just got replaced by Nike for the uniforms of MLB
- 4Nest LabGoogle Nest is a brand of Google LLC used to market smart home products including smart speakers, smart displays, streaming devices, thermostats, smoke detectors, and security systems including smart ... Read more...
- 4Airborne ExpressI’ve often wondered why only FEDEX and UPS are the only 2 apparent survivors in the logistics/freight/delivery business... I’ve read the Wikipedia story and would love to hear it delivered by you like... Read more...
- 4Dolly PartonA video about her smart business sense would be so cool. How many singers own an amusement park and have had the same song go #1 in 3 different decades? Idk i think it would make a cool video
- 4Pyramid Schemes a simple overviewHow they work, And How these companies with such negative reputations keep recruiting people to join in
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- 4StarterIn '95 they started selling sports apparel, in '99 they were bankrupt with .25 billion in sales
- 4Baker's Square/Village InnUsed to have more locations in Illinois, Minnesota, and a few other parts of the Midwest(i.e. Milwaukee area, Detroit area which they now have totally pulled out of, and Cleveland area). Not to forget... Read more...
- 4Pieology and the rise of do your own pizzapieology is like subway for pizza. we have similar ones like blaze pizza pizza express etc
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- 4Hellman's VS Duke'sSee the similarities and differences between them and how the companies came to be what they are today. And because they are popular mayonnaise brands
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- 4Mcorys and newberryPlease do a a video on jj newberry/ McCorys look into the company they were around for a while and the vanished.
- 4Dover CorporationThey aren’t very well known, but they are a multi billion dollar conglomerate of dozens of subsidiaries, and I just think they’re worthy of a video
- 4LabCorp v.s. Quest DiagnosticsI would love to see this video be made for two reasons. I work for one of these companies and I love Company Man's versus series. His breakdown of these two diagnostics giants would be interesting.
- 4P.F. FlyersThey were one of the first shoes with arch support they owned converse and had to be broken up by the Sherman anti-trust act now no one knows about them
- 4Stewart’s ShopsThey are everywhere in upstate New York. The is one even in the smallest towns but they don’t have any other locations outside of upstate New York. They are also very successful
- 4The rise and fall of British KnightsTheir most notable shoe technology was the Dymacel
- 4DaimlerI think this company is worthy of a Bigger Than You Know. We all know they own Mercedes Benz vehicles, but I think most people don't know they own or have an alliance with several other companies. I w... Read more...
- 4Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG)Rise and Fall: Another music business related video would be great. I noticed that they haven't been explored on the channel despite their legal and cultural influence.
- 4CarillionWhat went wrong? - Carillion was a UK construction company which has been labelled the largest ever trading liquidation in the UK, it had over 43,000 employees and was a massive company but in 2018 en... Read more...
- 4New Japan Pro WrestlingFrom Japan in the 1970s to a world wide company in the 2010s.
- 4The "TNT" channel.This company has went from just basic TV too creating the first 24/7 news channel. Then also stated the first 24/7 cartoon channel.
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- 4Occidental PetroleumInteresting merger with upstream competitor Anadarko. Chevron was involved in bidding, Berkshire Hathaway involved in financing Oxy in the purchase.
- 4Renown Infotech: Why They're hatedRenown Infotech is a tech support scam company, who had their call center destroyed by a scam baiter recently. It would be pretty interesting to talk about.
- 4WorldchampionshipWrestlingThis is a bought company at the hands of the WWE
- 4CEMEXCEMEX is a multinational building materials company. It manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates in more than 50 countries. It is the second largest building materials co... Read more...
- 4The rise and fall and rise again of Roger PenskeHe started off small and then owned quite a few race tracks including Michigan speedway and building Auto club speedway, also had his own service centers at Kmart, then he lost it all, but recently ha... Read more...
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- 4Starting a Franchise SeriesMany are contemplating starting their own business, and for many, opening a franchise is likely the most accessible way to do this. With your knowledge of companies, most of which are franchises, it w... Read more...
- 4Tough MudderTough Mudder recently filed bankruptcy and is on the brink of being bought out by Spartan. The mud run fad was huge in the early 2010s with multiple different companies opening up and folding soon aft... Read more...
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- 4Chester's hot fries vs Flaming hot CheetosHow can two very similar brands be essentially selling the same product with the same mascot next to each other? Why hasn't Cheetos sent Chester's a cease and desist?
- 4Precious Moments Figurines FadI grew up getting these as gifts because, like beanie babies, it was an "investment". I can't think of a single family I know who didn't have the investment cabinet PACKED with these but now they seem... Read more...
- 4Luckys MarketLuckys Supermarket chain plans to shut down 32 of the 39 retail locations by 02/12/2020. The chain had brand new stores in Florida & was set to expand in several US states. It was a sub division o... Read more...
- 4Lonestar resturantI remember going to one as a kid in a far away town, until they built one in the town i live in. I remember it didnt last too long before the resturant closed. I guess the important idea is im writing... Read more...
- 4Best Company to Work For/Most Liked CompanyA change of pace and a "feel" good video. Just did a video about the most hated company.
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- 4The Two Time Warner dealsI believe this is worth discussing because of how huge the AOL And Time Warner deal was. It would really cool to see the biggest yet worse deal in history
- 4The History Of KidfreshTalk About The History Of The Kidfresh Company And Meals Please!!!!!!
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- 4PeterbiltThey are one of the biggest commercial truck companies and dominate various commercial industries. I think it would be interesting to see the history of this company and how it got so big.
- 4Underwriters LaboratoriesHuge Company Virtually Unknown to Broad Public, Even with logo recognizable.
- 4NucorThe company transitioned from being The Nuclear Corporation to being the largest steel manufacturer in the Unites States. Their story is a great example of how shifting focus can save a company.
- 4AmerisourceBergenIts number 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2019. Its a huge healthcare and whole sale corporation. It blossomed out of multiple drug company mergers: Wheelock-Finlay (later the Brunswig Drug Company) a... Read more...
- 4Indigo Books and Music - The Rise and Fall? or Why They're SuccessfulIndigo Books and Music is a Canadian company that, as the name implies deals mostly in books. It was started in the 90s and is now Canada's only remaining book chain after absorbing basically every ot... Read more...
- 4CliniqueClinique is a skin care company that has been around for ages. It was the hot thing for my grandma back in the day but now it just seems old and lifeless to me, a Millennial. What’s the history on the... Read more...
- 4Martin Shkrli & Turing PharmaceuticalsI think Shkreli and Turing Pharma are both drastically misunderstood. This story has a lot of interesting parts to it, but in the end, dubbed Shkreli as the most hated man in America.
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- 4Continental IncI want to know how the history was of Continental Inc and how they started has a tire company.
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- 4Rubio's mexican grillThey claim to have one of the best fish tacos ever, and they started in Mexico Baja California and worked their way up to the U.S. it's one of my favorite places to go eat. We have 1 in Oxnard Califor... Read more...
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- 4Geneon EntertainmentThe rise and fall of one of the big three anime distributors in the United States. Originally made as Pioneer Productions during the 1980's and 1990's, but now is seen as a shell of its former self.
- 4The "Honourable" East India CompanyThis company had its own army and navy, and it controlled an entire subcontinent. That alone is something I'm sure many of us would like to know about.
- 4Baseball CardsSo popular in the 80s & early nineties. Some cars sold for thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, even millions. What happened to all that perceived wealth?
- 4Sarku JapanNot sure how popular it is outside of the East coast but a vast majority of malls. Can you do a video on Sarku Japan. Sarku has been a staple across malls and as many restaurants are closing its doors... Read more...
- 4Corning IncorpratedCorning has been around for over 160 years and has been instrumental in developing consumer and high-tech goods since it's inception. It's optical fiber segment alone could be a rise and fall video (s... Read more...
- 4Waitrosebig uk supermarket with good food and i want to know the history behind it
- 4Something to do with mascots.I feel like mascots play a big role in the success of some companies and I feel like some old retired mascots like the hostess ones are a very interesting lost piece of ad history
- 4Pro Tools DAW music recording softwareRecording software completely changed recording studios
- 4Mahle GmbHMahle roots are in Germany, its birthday is considered 1 December 1920, making this year Mahle's 100th anniversary. Today it is one of the top 3 system suppliers of engine systems, filtration, electri... Read more...
- 4National Cash RegisterOnce in every retail store in the world to non existent.
- 4NovartisDo the rise as well as bigger than you know regarding this pharma company.
- 4Pup N' TacoGone fast food chain that served hot dogs and tacos. How did it rise and fall?
- 4KwiksetA lock company that is used in countless homes in the U.S. It's rise to such prominence.
- 4NBA Credit LineHello, The NBA is news for extending the line of credit. Found this article https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2018/02/06/nba-scores-high-credit-rating-for-3-7-billion-of-debt but it went ov... Read more...
- 4Ahold USAThey own Stopandshop Giants and others their business is very particular and has become huge thru mergers and buy outs.
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- 4TNA WrestlingThe Decline of TNA Wrestling TNA was once the number 2 pro wrestling company in the usa. but now its so behind.
- 4Movie theatre showmanshipWhy have movie theatres discontinued using curtains?
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- 4Electronics BoutiqueThe main competition to Software Etc. in the mall. Lets see how they got as big as they did and then subsequently how they were gobbled up by the competition.
- 4TweeterTweeter was a major force of the world of electronics retailers. After spreading across the country, the retailer finally went out of business in 2008.
- 4Estes Express LinesHow did this shipping company become the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) company in the United States.
- 4Hit Clips What Happened?Do you remember the predecessor to the mp3 played? The little things that played 30 second clips of hit songs? Who made that and what happened?
- 4Allied Universal Security"The Rise Of" This company has been buying up tons of smaller security companies and is now one of the top companies in the Nation for security. when they lose contracts to other companies they sim... Read more...
- 4Hensley beverage co.Cindy Hensley McCain became the controlling owner. Due to the prominence of her husband, U.S. Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain, Hensley & Co. is arguably the best-known beer... Read more...
- 4Adidas VS JordansI would love to see theese two big comanies and see whos is better
- 4Performance BicyclesThey were the largest bicycle shop chain in the U.S., with no franchises. They started out like Sears where they were a catalog, and grew into shops. They were the largest bicycle retailer. They expan... Read more...
- 4Duane Reade - Why They Failed or Duane Reade vs Walgreens, or Why Walgreens is SuccessfulDuane reade was big back in early 2000s but declined around 2010 and the rise of Walgreens.
- 4JDJD is company based on athleisure clothing , sports and footwear . It show the popularity athleisure has on teens and some adults in the uk and ireland.
- 4Star Citizen (Video Game), possibly another Ponzi Scheme. 300 million+ and not even a working Beta (4:45am, sorry if it is not well edited)Greetings, brother. Very good videos. (I have two medium-sized businesses and found your channel insightful and have used your advice to improve the overall picture, and it worked). Topic at hand: ... Read more...
- 4How did lifetime fitness Gyms become successful with 1.7 Billion in Revenue and The Rise and Decline of 24hour Fitness 400 Gyms pandemic BankruptcyI believe these are two of the leading luxury fitness companies out there right now that do business two different ways.
- 4South African AirwaysThis is a Story partly about the Current Medical crisis That is occurring in the World. However it is also a story of Government mismanagement and bureaucratic red tape. It’s a case study of how gover... Read more...
- 4Williams-Sonoma, IncI worked for WSI years ago a couple different times - from 2002-2005/6 at Pottery Barn, and then again in 2016/17 at Pottery Barn Kids in both general personnel and management positions. During tha... Read more...
- 4Dubai Land (Dubai Holdings)Jake Williams talked about this failed Billion-Dollar Project Years Ago. And I feel it’s time to shed some light on this again. (Btw I came up with the Rise and Fall of Nickelodeon Video)
- 4ShurFineShur-Fine products used to be all over the place as a private label type thing in grocery stores. I'd love to know more about this company.
- 4Million Dollar ExtremeSam Hyde is a genius and the show would have been more legendary that South Park or SNL. It was on Adult Swim in Cartoon Network and Tim and Eric hated their humor. Banned from every platform he’s now... Read more...
- 4MLS vs USLThey have so many similarities. For example, if a team in MLS is named Group A & sometimes they would also be a team in USL called Group A 2. Some teams in USL even become MLS teams or the locatio... Read more...
- 4S&H Green StampsIt was a very popular line of trading stamps in the United States from the 1930s until the late 1980s. It was a very important part of my family's life back when my mom a child being in charge of putt... Read more...
- 4NAPA vs MidasIve never heard anyone talk about the two companys so it would be nice if were a video.
- 4Polo style shirts (not limited to 1 brand)Somebody suggested Polo Ralph Lauren, but I can't decide on a specific brand. Instead, I'd like a general discussion about the shirts and the companies, particularly why some of them put a tiny logo o... Read more...
- 4The rise of Speedway Motorsports IncSMI owns 8 nascar tracks, and hosts 12 races during the year. The video could talk about its creation 60 years ago up to now.
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- 4JOHN LEWIS AND PARTNERSIt's a UK based business so a bit different but they also have a different strategy, the owners of the business are the workers.
- 4Series on companies whose names are synonymous with their productBand-aid, Thermos, Xerox, Kleenex, Windex... These and many more are brand names commonly used as general terms for common items. A series on how these companies got such an advantage would be interes... Read more...
- 4what happened to zainy brainythis was once one of my favorite stores as a kid and it seems like overnight they vanished
- 4H.C. Prange Co/Prange WayIt is a rather ambiguous company that many may not know about that was married into the Younkers brand. There was also their discount chain of Prange Way. Lastly, you have covered numerous Wisconsin b... Read more...
- 4Hakkasan GroupHakkasan is one of the largest nightlife companies in the world
- 4Canadian airlines internationalWas one of the better airlines here in Canada. Before it’s de,use by being bought out by air canada was ACs rival airline and was a superior airline to travel on. Would be interesting to see the histo... Read more...
- 4Quicken LoansCrazy story, Dan Gilbert started as a pizza delivery man then decided to do “loan in a box.” He then made the first online mortgage company (crazy yellow background) then sold to quick books then got ... Read more...
- 4Grocery SupermarketsMy idea is not for a single specific company, but I was hoping you could do a video on name brand products versus store brand products. I’ve always wanted to know more about that and think it would ma... Read more...
- 4Thin story compilationIn the anniversary video, you told us how you'd stop doing a video about companies because the story was too thin. How about combining them and making a single video or video series about them?
- 4Turner Feature Animationthe company only released a few films in the early 90s before being absorbed by Warner Bros. I'd be interested to hear more about the animators involved at the company, and a more in depth story of ho... Read more...
- 4ChatimeIt deserves to be a video, because I'm interested in hearing about the past and how it became one of the most popular bubble tea chains in the world
- 4Pulp MagazinePopular magazines of the 30s with Conan the barbarian, The Shadow, Doc Savage, Cthulhu, and more who’s properties have went all over the board from comics to movies over time. How did this happen?
- 4Olan Mills PhotographyIt seems like they were the place to go for portrait photography during the 80's and 90's , so what happened to them?
- 4OxxoA massive corner store chain in Mexico that is now expanding into the United States. Would love to know their story.
- 4Abbott LabsThey've been around for over 150 years, and are one of the largest companies in the world. They have their hands in tons of industries. They make Pedialyte, Ensur, Medical Devices, and buys more compa... Read more...
- 4Selfridges. Rise fall and riseFlamboyant founder, Good enough to make a fictionalised drama series covering early years, well documented history (couple of books), downsizing in 1930's (sold regional stores to employee owned rival... Read more...
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- 4Mini Company VideosIt would be really interesting to see a video about different companies that do work for a full video and make a compilation type video.
- 4The decline of western moviesA genre that was big in the 70s and 80s, but grew less and less popular starting in the 90s. What happened? Possibly a new series?
- 4alliance of american footballfootball league that started with promise and almost folding in week 2/3 and tom dundon saving it with a $250 million investment and him pulling the plug in week 8 due to the lack of NFL support. The ... Read more...
- 4Rise and fall of Cybikohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybiko Thet made two interesting toy walky talky gaming devices and they were really ahead of their time, and also had to deal with over promising, by saying they will... Read more...
- 4COVID-19 - An Econimic Meteor strike.2020 is the year we all learned to stay home and cook for ourselves. Every facet of the Dining and Entertainment industries has been clobbered. Who are the dinosaurs? And what are the small ground dwe... Read more...
- 4The success behind Rita’s Italian iceI work there part time while in college studying business/entrepreneurship. I’ve been there almost a year and I would like to see how it compares to other ice cream shops/brands, and how the franchisi... Read more...
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- 4Parker pensWhat happened? I can't find them and they use to be everywhere.
- 4Oyo MotelsI have never heard of this brand. Now after like 2018, suddenly every Motel6 is an Oyo. Now in 2020, I am seeing bigger Oyo's taking over hotels. Is this just a rename of a brand, a buyout from ... Read more...
- 4The decline of Don pablosHow did such a big restaurant chain, with so many across the U.S. go down to just one restaurant. I think it would be interesting because I haven't seen a lot about them.
- 4MooyahIt's a very underrated Burger place that rivals shake shack, fiveguys, Smash Burger, Wayback bugers and Fresh Stack burger and should be looked into
- 4CareerbuilderThe Rise and Fall, it used to be ubiquitous with finding a job, but now not so much.
- 4A series on credit and the major players in credit and debit cardsYeah, not so much a company....or, maybe a lot of them? But, how about a series about consumer credit, and the part it plays in consumer purchases. Talk about the major credit companies, including som... Read more...
- 4Video about the struggles of AMEXTalk about the history of AMEX and the differences they are between AMEX and Visa/MasterCard in the services they offer. Why there business is struggling to grow, international expansion and acceptanc... Read more...
- 4Lantern Entertainment - The Rise and Fall...and Rise AgainBecause of the Weinstein incident.
- 4Wings/Eagles beach storeThey are chains that sell beach apparel, souvenirs, etc along the east coast. Interesting that they primarily focus on this segment of the market, and want to hear what companyman has to say.
- 4Football (soccer) teamsLots of football teams have very rich histories and are quite interesting. There is so much money in the premier league and there lots of interesting things going on behind the scenes.
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- 4BacardiIt's one of the most well known alcohol companies in the world. They actually own a lot of really popular distilleries, but people don't even realize it. I've also don't see you do a huge amount on... Read more...
- 4Rise and Fall of the Camera IndustryBig names of the photography world have fallen or are struggling. Not just Kodak and Poloriod, but brands like, Pentax, Olympus, Nikon and Canon are struggling. While Olympus is very popular in Japan,... Read more...
- 4The Big Texan RestaurantThe Big Texan is a popular restaurant in Texas, and is known internationally for serving a 72 oz. steak. The company was on the Food Networu, andMan vs. Food twice l, and other famous shoes. Last, it ... Read more...
- 4HCA HealthcareHCA Healthcare is an American for-profit operator of healthcare facilities that was founded in 1968. It owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers... Read more...
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- 4Bowl & BreakfastThey are very prominent here in Philadelphia. I never heard of them before, and they just popped up out of now where. Now all the nearby stores sell mostly their milk, I can't even remember what brand... Read more...
- 4Noble Roman's PizzaWhile big in Indiana in the 1980's the pizza chain lost most of its dine in stores and funded itself largely through suing it's franchises. They also switched their focus to premade take and bake pizz... Read more...
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- 4Costa vs OakleyBoth make premium sunglasses, and I’m curious which one is doing better. Costa got a late start, but I think they’ve managed to come ahead by fitting into an outdoors, and watermen market
- 4Norwegian Air shuttleA Company that really lost a lot in value and their Stock cracked under corona (One of the Companies that has been hit hardest under the corona virus )and they are tryin to survive right now
- 4ShimanoShimano is a Company thats huge in bike stuff and fishing gear would be fun to see where they came from
- 4Alex and AniCan you do a video on Alex and Ani? I bought these bracelets once, their stores are all over the Caribbean in cruise ports. I just found this article but I hate reading. 🙂 Would love to see a video t... Read more...
- 4Boosted BoardThey were a company with a large following that ended up going broke so they definitely had a rise and fall
- 4Fossil Inc, bigger than you thinkWhile fossil retailer has fallen on some hard times they are a huge distributor for a lot of large brands and were dominating the affordable watch business for a long time.
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- 4RELX / ElsevierWhy does every university and academic library have to use them and how can they charge such high prices? Why are companies in RELX like LexisNexis and Elsevier so successful? What are the implication... Read more...
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- 4Company name changes depending on location and marketPlease do a video on why companies name a same product different names for example the Rexona roll on is called Sure in the UK 2. Lays in the US, Smith's in Australia, Walkers in UK Please please do... Read more...
- 4goopyou have to question it's ethics and praise it's business model of fooling people.
- 4Seasonal companiesHow companies operate year round with most of their profits coming from a certain type of the year. I.E turkey on Thanksgiving or fireworks during the 4th of July.
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- 4The Rise and Fall: Centrailia PAOld mining town is now a ghost town that attracts urban explorers from all over.
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- 4Macon MallIt’s almost Abandoned it has about 5 stores left it use to be one of the Biggest malls in Georgia The whole entire area is Abandoned Chuck e Cheese is gone Olive Garden is gone Steak n Shake is gone C... Read more...
- 4Red MangoRed Mango (and frozen yogurt shops in general) used to be huge. You couldn't drive down the block without spotting a red mango and now they're almost impossible to find. (As well as other frozen yogur... Read more...
- 4Hecht'sIt was a department store founded in 1857 and was a staple in the Midatlantic area. It was bought and rebranded as Macy's.
- 4Iracing why there succesfulBecause during COVID 19 there have been a lot of iracing series like the Enascar Coca Cola iracing racing seires
- 4Hohner vs SeydelI think the harmonica is becoming a popular instrument and new harmonica players need to know what harmonica is the best.
- 4Disney AdvertisingThe Walt Disney Company is a media conglomerate (like Viacom and NBCUniversal) but the name is one of the most marketable words in history! A video on Disney's genius advertising strategy will be amaz... Read more...
- 4ABTIs is a very well know electronic company but only has one store and it stared off very small and grew to be very large
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- 4the decline of breadsmith...what happened?I used to go to breadsmith all the time,not knowing that were not doing well.I want to know what was going on behind the scenes.
- 4company reviewsyou can review the companys of what the people/company man chooses
- 4GeelyGeely is a car, truck, construction company and much more. It is bigger than many people know, and many people have never heard of it. Sort of like the unilever of the transportation industry
- 4When Mike and Ike broke upIt was a strange one off marketing tactic that came and went without anyone really taking notice.
- 4Sunrise RecordsA very intresting topic, as it bought hmv, and it still survives in this highly digital world.
- 4Wesfarmers Vs Target & Kmart USAWesfarmers Owns The Australian versions of Target & Kmart. Most US Residents confuse the 2 with their US counterparts. Surprisingly Kmart nor Target have ever taken legal action.
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- 4Taylor guitars and why there so popularI feel like when ever i see a guitar in a show or a movie or even the last of us 2 its always a taylor. I feel like its one of the most know guitar brand out of anybody that plays and i wanna know how... Read more...
- 4RelainceThis is a company owned by the richest man in Asia, most of your videos are about US or some European companies, but I think you should increase your reach towards Asian companies because a lot of vie... Read more...
- 4PlayrixA mobile game publisher that has gone under fire for their false mobile game ads.
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- 4Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & FriesStarted as Andy's Cheesesteaks and Cheeseburgers - chronicle how it went from a small burger joint in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to an international success story.
- 4BiscuitvilleChronicle how it went from a bread store to a regional fast food chain.
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- 4Moshi MonstersDo a rise and fall video on how they went from being a huge online game, to getting shut down.
- 4Follett Corporation Rise and FallPlease do a "rise and fall" of this book company. This particular company is largely unheard of in the general public, but has played a big role education. Everyone at some point in their lives has do... Read more...
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- 4Excite and AltaVistaOld search engines that are almost dead and of them is.
- 4BofADo a Why They’re Hated on this company, it is supposedly one of the least liked companies in America
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- 4Eat'n ParkBig in the east coast and their smiley cookies make my day. Never heard of them besides that and it would make for a neat video
- 4CONSUMER CELLUARA AWESOME CELL PHONE COMPANY SAVING SEINORS AND OTHERS $$$ MONEY FOR PHONES
- 4System76System76 is a very interesting company that I am have difficulty finding information about.
- 4Starbucks vs Balzac coffeeThese are the two most notable cafe companies and I would love to see a vid on it.
- 4Booster Juice vs Orange JuliusI ALWAYS find myself getting these two confused. And with Orange Julius being connected to Diary Queen in some cases there could be a competitive aspect worth of a video??
- 4AIRA FITNESSWHERE I USED TO WORK. A FORMER EMPLOYEE WAS FIRED AND HE WENT ON TO WRITE A BOOK ABOUT SALES. HE IS A SUPER SALES MEN. I FEEL HE IS SCAMMING PEOPLE TO BUY INTO HIS FRANCHISE. I KNEW SOMEONE WHO WAS ... Read more...
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- 4The Rise and Fall of Maguiar Car WaxI think it’s really interesting and it’s a pretty notable brand
- 4Dot Com ManHey! So this isn't really a company, but I thought this might make for an interesting story. I am not sure if you remember but in the year 2000 there was a guy who had an idea of living a whole year i... Read more...
- 4xbox series x vs ps5to see what console is better at gameplay and functions
- 4Oak Hollow MallThey closed in 2017 with only one store left. I need to know what happened to the Oak Hollow Mall.
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- 4How big is Midea? AC and Microwave manufacturerHidden manufacturer for many brands.
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- 4Great value vs other companies off branddThe topic is Worthy because who does not use these products and who does not want to see the success they have 📈
- 4KoenigseggThey produce some of the fastest hypercars on the planet, and the company is rich in history, with the Koenigsegg CCR holding the title for the fastest car in the world until Bugatti stepped in. Also... Read more...
- 4Famous BusinessmenWho are the people that changed the business landscape are, and their story
- 4Holden Motor CompanyThey were Australia’s largest motor group, at one point representing 50% of all cars on Australian roads. Last year, seemingly out of nowhere, GM announced that they would be ceasing all production of... Read more...
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- 4Airfix vs RevellTwo very similar companies doing very specific things, that is; scale models.
- 4HenkelThey are an up and coming Europe on company similar to procter and gamble or colgate palmolive.
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- 4OnLiveHow did this extremely popular gaming service die out? And how was it overtaken?
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- 4Community CoffeeCommunity Coffee ships all over the world, is shipped to military members. How does a little coffee from Louisiana get so big?
- 4Ion MediaThe decline. Start with the company's founding (Home Shopping Network, Paxson and the Pax TV network) and then talk about what happened and why they were just bought by E.W. Scripps to stop them from ... Read more...
- 4AlphaDreamThey were the company best known for the "Mario & Luigi" series, but they went bankrupt. Why?
- 4Things Remembered Vs. Pandora why did Pandora winHey man, I worked for the first company and the second was our biggest competitor. Things remembered blew up into every mall. Now their just about dead 7 years later. What happened to the company? Ho... Read more...
- 4York Steak HouseSteak restaurant popular in the 80's on the east coast. One still left in Ohio.
- 4Evian!Quality water, plus a heavy success over the years to this day even with their water being a little pricey
- 4Pet ValueThey are closing all of there stores and I just Noticed it today and they are shutting down because they got hit by COVID-19. IDK if Pet Value is a NJ or a East Coast store chain.
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- 4Best 1 convenient storesThey used to be big in my area (dmv) but now they all been converted into 7-11’s Rise and fall
- 4Harris teeter: why there successfuli cant stop going to Harris teeter, so can you explore the reason why they are successful please
- 4Miller’s outpost/ Anchor blueMiller’s outpost was huge for decades. Then all of a sudden they started changing to anchor blue. They were all over the place and in every mall then they dropped in popular really quickly then disapp... Read more...
- 4Border's / Half Price Books / Barnes & NobleWhat happened? Why did Border's fail? How are they different? History?
- 4InterplayInterplay had some of the greatest titles back in the day...Star Trek, Fallout etc. They were THE premier PC and console software maker in the early and mid 90s. Now they are just a shell of their for... Read more...
- 4Shark VacuumsWhy they're so successful. They only popped up in the past ten years but now so many people that buy and use their vacuums always seem to sing their praises and would never use anything else.
- 4Charter Spectrum CableWhy they're hated. Just like Comcast, pretty much everybody who uses them hates them.
- 4Saturday Morning CartoonsThe decline: why did the main networks stop showing cartoons on Saturday Mornings?
- 4The Decline of PorsheWas a good company at the start but this year they only sold 10,000 veichles
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- 4Macy’s vs belkSince you do a video of sears,bon-ton and jcpenney can you do it video of Macy’s vs belk
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- 4E-commerceeBay, Mercari, Poshmark, Amazon, Facebook Marketplace. What was the spike where people started to buy more online then they did retail stores. It be very interesting since that the direction i see all... Read more...
- 4Important/Big companies no one knows aboutA video series about companies that no one knows about, but are integral to our society. If it's too long you could make it an acronym.
- 4The fashion doll market: where it is today?The fashion doll market has gone through quite a few controversies. Such as jem vs. Barbie, the lawsuit against bratz, the transfer of the Disney licensee, monster high reboot and degrade in Barbie's ... Read more...
- 4Business On The RiseAn idea for a new series of videos, where you talk about Businesses On The Rise basically that are probably be huge one day.
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- 4We Charity ScandalInteresting grassroots beginnings and a spectacular fall precipitated by Covid and a Canadian government contract. Complete with phoney dedications on behalf of donors.. payoffs to politicians and fa... Read more...
- 4Nova Japan 2007 BankruptcyLargest bankruptcy filing in Japan since the end of WW2. The CEO went on the run, allegedly hiding in the Cayman Island. The company allegedly owed money to Yakuza controlled entities.
- 4Car WashesA few years back you had a video about why there are so many mattress stores. (This was actually my first introduction to your channel!) Over the last few years, I've seen a sharp increase in car w... Read more...
- 4West coast videoRise and fall. Started as three stores in Philly and became the largest video chain in the world in less than 10 years. Got in trouble in the 90s and never recovered.
- 4Ubiome bankrupt and why they are hatedhttps://www.businessinsider.com/ubiome-cofounders-zachary-apte-jessica-richman-sec-charges-2021-3 Jessica Richman and Zachary Apte, the cofounders of the now shuttered microbiome company uBiome, ar... Read more...
- 4Laura SecordLaura Secord is a well-known chocolate and Ice Cream chain in Canada that has a really interesting story! I thought it would be a cool story for you to look into :).
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- 4Weird promotion ideasWatching your CiCi's Pizza video reminded me of their "Penny Picker Upper" promotion. $1 million in special branded pennies that they distributed with coupons. GREAT IDEA (I found 2 btw in Phoenix). ... Read more...
- 4Starbucks vs Coyote CoffeeIt puts two big coffee companies against each other for comparison.
- 4TENNECO OilTENNECO Oil Corporation TGT had secretly put up for sale out of the United States in the Netherlands ; Auction Off . Kept investors in the dark . No mention in Wall Street Journal , Barron's , Finan... Read more...
- 4DeezerHow can this service differentiate itself from stuff like Spotify or Apple Music. It is also the only other service besides spotify with mainstream songs and a free tier
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- 4TchiboTchibo is a german coffee chain operating in europe. They sell coffee which is supposed to be their main business but most of the store is usually filled with homegoods (furniture, electronics, decor)... Read more...
- 4Olive TreeBecause when I was little me and my family always loved the resturant
- 4soap shoes - rail grindingthe 90's is epic, it was a quick thing and kinda disappered
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- 4Skybus AirlinesDecline of Skybus. It was a discount airline that failed miserably.
- 4JBSJBS is the largest meat company in the United States and the whole world, but nobody knows who they are. Chances are, if you have eaten at McDonalds, Burger King, or bought meat from Kroger, you have ... Read more...
- 4Bally ManufacturingBally Manufacturing used one of the most popular producers of pinball and slot machines in the 60s-80s. In 1996 they ceased operations and were acquired by Hilton Hotels Corp for $3B.
- 4Allis Chalmers manufacturing companyAllis is worth looking at Farm equipment electrical equipment generator an important role in the Manhattan project! Look up Allis Chalmers They were a conglomerate before anyone!! Thanks
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- 4The rise and fall of Big Bear grocery storeBig Bear was the biggest grocery store for my childhood. There was four at one point in my hometown of Springfield, Ohio
- 4VS Video GamesGo through each generation of video gaming from the 1st to the 8th. Explain who the main competitors were and what they did as well as talk about the innovations that the generation created. In the sa... Read more...
- 4The lightning bugWhat happened they were the best arcade and then they just close down
- 4Kona GrillThis restaurant chain had a huge rise and went public 7 years after opening their first restaurant. They expanded all over the US and internationally. And then it all seemed to come crashing down, end... Read more...
- 4SteriliteI always wonder how they became the largest manufacture of plastic storage containers.
- 4The Neilsen CompanyUsed to work there very interesting company git bought a few times and had to diversify especially when internet started to encroach on TV and radio. They do more than the TV ratings.
- 4Crown BooksAnother one of those companies that was working- until new people came in and tried to change up a formula. The family drama is also very intriguing- leading to that aforementioned change in leadershi... Read more...
- 4HobartHobart Brothers Company was one of five companies started by Clarence C. Hobart. He founded it in 1914; it was incorporated in 1917. Four of the five companies he founded were in Troy. ITW Hobart d... Read more...
- 4TaB Soft Drink The Rise & FallThe Rise & Fall of TaB soft Drink made by the Coca-Cola Corporation which was big during the 1980's but was discontinued in December of 2020
- 4Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA)IGA is a grocery store franchise struggling in the US, because, like Dollar General, they target food deserts. However, in countries like Canada and Australia, they are doing quite well and even the t... Read more...
- 4Enterprise Holdings Inc.History of Enterprise, National & Alamo Rent a Car
- 4BEST (Catalog Showroom Chain) - The Rise & FallBEST was a chain of catalog showroom stores that was started in the 50s and went bankrupt in the 90s. They were famous for the unique architecture of their stores, such as the iconic Indeterminate Fac... Read more...
- 4How Did Prudential Get So Big?Prudential Financial is the largest American insurance company listed on both the Global 500 & Fortune 500 lists. Their early history is interesting and how they got to where they are now would ma... Read more...
- 4Cookie Jar GroupHistory of the Television production & animation company Cookie Jar Group
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- 4MTM EnterprisesThe ridse & fall of television production Company MTM Enterprises started by Mary Tyler Moore & then husband Grant Tinker
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- 4Sketchers USA Inc.History of the performance footwear company Sketchers USA
- 4AngiHistory of Online Marketing & review company Angi, formerly known as Angi's List
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- 4Just Born ConfectionsHistory of Just Born Confections maker of Peeps, Mike & Ike, Hot Tamales & others
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- 4ValvolineHistory of chemical manufacturing & car repair company Valvoline Inc
- 4Dr. Bronner's SoapThese soaps are sold in all kinds of mainstream retail stores and are covered in weird incoherent ramble-like text that kinda weird me out.
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- 4Duncan ToysHistory of the company best known for manufacturing Duncan Yo-yos
- 4CablevisionCablevision was *the* cable company of the northeast US. I would like to see a video on how and why the created the Optimum name and they were acquired by Altice, a European cable company.
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- 4Galoob ToysRise & Fall of Galoob Toys best known for making Micro Machines & the Game Genie for the Nintendo Entertainment System
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- 4Altria- Bigger than you knowThey were briefly in your most recent video (Kraft). They are huge and have gone through so many changes, acquisitions and spin-offs. Most will know their products instantly, but if you say the compan... Read more...
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- 4Impact WrestlingImpact Wrestling used to be the number two wrestling promotion in the USA but it has fallen on hard times yet is making a comeback. Formally known as TNA Wrestling, it is amazing they are still in bus... Read more...
- 4Mayflower TransitHistory of Moving & Storage company Mayflower Transit LLC
- 4dollarammahere in canada its pretty much the dollar store and i have no idea how well its doing or its starts and i go there a good amount
- 4Games Workshop GroupGames Workshop Group is a poplar miniature wargames maker best known for the Warhammer 40,000 series. https://www.games-workshop.com/Home?_requestid=18177447
- 4Creative Artists AgencyCreative Artists Agency or CAA is one of the most successful talent and sports agencies ever and one of the most influential in show business. https://www.caa.com
- 4The Scooter StoreWhat happened to the Scooter Store they used to sell motorized wheelchairs until they went out of business
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- 4jockeythis would be a great idea for either why their successful or bigger than you know
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- 4Hospital Corporation of AmericaHistory of Hospital Corporation of America one of the largest Healthcare companies
- 4Panavision - The Interesting HistoryPanavision is one of the most prominent movie camera/lens companies. Founded in 1953 and based in Woodland Hills, CA, they're still leasing out film equipment to movie studios.
- 4Black Rifle Coffee CompanyThis company founded in 2014 is about to have its IPO, meaning they achieved tremendous growth in just 7 years and are attempting to grow even bigger! This would be a great "Why they're successful" to... Read more...
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- 4Learning Express ToysHow did this toy store become so successful in an age where toy stores have become even harder to find. (FYI: this chain currently has over 100 franchised locations)
- 4Random company’s that not worth a full videoSmall company’s aren’t big at all if you talk about mom and pop shops
- 4CraigCraig is a company specializing in portable MP3 players, many of which resembled iPods. How did this company get so big years ago, even though their products where extremely low rated? How did they fa... Read more...
- 4Gateway RevisitedGateway computers (and tablets) are again being sold, exclusively at Walmart in my understanding . What does this mean for Gateway? Are they back? Are they still an Acer subsidiary? I really want to k... Read more...
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- 4Companies started in CanadaI have reasons to believe that you have a valuable chunk of fan base from Canada. Eg you talked about Walmart, target, dollar general etc. A good example of Canadian company is real Canadian Sup... Read more...
- 4BeerLove to see a video on AB ..The largest beer company in US. If you don't do alcoholic companies..I respect that and still look forward to your videos every Wed.
- 4Buffet's IncThe company has gone under chapter 11 and had been operating a majority of the buffet restaurants across the United States. Interesting to know what's going on
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- 4DisqusIt’s the commenting app many websites use, including this one. I think there should be a rise and fall video since barely anyone talks about it.
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- 4King CottonCotton once dominated the American economy. It fell dururing the Civil War never to rise to its former glory when the war ended in 1865. Why?
- 4Deseret industryHow religion got involved in business or how it is dominating where it is but no where else
- 4Dollar Loan CenterWhy they're successful. They may only be in three states (that I know of), but they not only lend money at predatory (but not anywhere as high as a payday loan), they also own the collection agency.
- 4Tea industry Or (Gold Peak vs. Pure Leaf)Tea is second only to coffee in the caffeine realm, so I figured it’s long over due. Gold peak and pure leaf appear to dominate the isles alongside the Arizona company which you’ve covered before. I h... Read more...
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- 4The Mafia: The Rise and Fall of The Mafia as a BusinessI think it'd be really interesting to look into The Mafia as if it was a real company. Things like how they owned every cement company in New York, the marketing, the financial ups and downs, maybe a ... Read more...
- 4Mission bbqThis has military theme and I am courious on how they get started and how they are doing. They just came into the Lancaster, PA area. I first saw them in Virginia.
- 4BASFThe largest Chemical company in the world that doesn't make any one product, and most people have never heard of, but makes the everyday products we use and buy... Better. I'm sure the more one digs, ... Read more...
- 4Palmer's ChocolateThis is a well known brand that everyone has at least heard of. They specialize in themed/branded chocolate. It would be interesting to see how they started and how they keep going, especially since (... Read more...
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- 4Mary Kay CosmeticsHow did this company prosper from a woman being insulted at one company to train her replacement (a man) to leave and then build her own company with hundreds of thousands of cheering women and a big ... Read more...
- 4Service Corporation International - The Interesting HistoryOne of the biggest companies in the funeral industry. They're on the NYSE while operating thousands of funeral homes and hundreds of cemeteries.
- 4PermobilThey are one of the leading power wheelchair manufacturers. For those of us that are severely disabled, our options for comprehensive power wheelchairs are Permobil, Invacare, Quickie, or Quantum/Jazz... Read more...
- 4The rise and fall of radiosJust thought it’s a great recommendation idea of the history of every platforms of the music source
- 4Alltel wirelessBecause when I was a kid they was the most popular cell phone company around and then they up and then us Vanish
- 4Jones sodaI've been wondering about this brand for a few years now and they seem to appear and disappear every so often. I was wondering if you can shed some light on their past and present.
- 4Sid and marty krofftThey went from puffinstuf to mutt and stuff. what a history. make it a Why they're successful
- 4AudibleA mobile app for audiobooks that has become a phenomenon in less than a decade.
- 4Twinings316 year old company has used the same name and logo continuously since it’s inception, has a Royal warrant and has a reputation of never compromising on quality despite difficulty in establishing tea... Read more...
- 4Auto Zone VS Pep BoysIt seems as if there's only two brands of auto parts stores. A huge industry and sector worth covering.
- 4Menards Vs. Mills Fleet FarmTwo successful and growing Midwestern companies these hardware and outdoor goods stores are very similar in what they sell and would be great to compare to each other.
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- 4W.B MasonA few years ago I saw trucks with this name everywhere. Now I almost never see them.
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- 4SkyCityBy 1982, the chain spanned five Southeastern states with more than 70 locations. But by 1991 they were all closed. What caused them to die so quickly?
- 4Sinclair Media / Murdoch Family / Redstone FamilyMedia is a massive businesses sector that has yet to have been covered heavily on the channel. The numbers are absurd and the stories behind their ascent are even more so. Plus that show Succession is... Read more...
- 4Oriental TradingI think it would be an interesting company to look at and discuss.
- 4Eric Beasley CompanyTheir a plant-based fashion company I would like to hear their story
- 4Morgan & MorganThis law firm is attempting to be the McDonalds of law. I actually think they have a shot at it. With enough time and proper franchising, so to speak, it could be a completely national law firm with l... Read more...
- 4TLC- Why They’re HatedTLC is one of the most hated companies with their stupid shows and odd content. I think it would be interesting to see the hate and controversies
- 4The Decline of Rock MusicThe once top music genre has declined to a point of almost no relevance. I was in rock radio as an on air personality for almost a decade. I have a solid opinion on why it declined. Just curious to he... Read more...
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- 4Endeavor vs CAAThe 2 titans of the talent agency world that have gobbled up its competitors and arranged some of the biggest deals in entertainment. But also loads of trouble and conflicts of interest.
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- 4Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox vs. Majorette vs. Maisto vs. Johnny Lightning vs. TomicaDiscuss the differences between these die cast metal toy car brands we all played with as kids and some of us still collect.
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- 4Federated GroupNationwide chain of discount electronics stores that were later sold to Atari. Who knew Atari was in the electronic department store business. How about Fry's vs. Federated Group? Similar story may... Read more...
- 4KUng fu teaThey are a unique boba shop and were only opened in 2010! They're found throughout southeast USA
- 4Bruster's Ice CreamBruster's Ice Cream serves fresh ice cream and they make it to order, there is one in my town and I just found out they have over 200 locations and have been around for over 30 years and all this time... Read more...
- 4Mcdonald's Ronald campaign faze out in 2003Hi - I love your videos. So ya I'm older and I always loved mcdonald's and their tv ads. The one from thd 80 are brilliant. I was searching on YouTube and stumble on this one (below). It may well be... Read more...
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- 4Walh Vs Andis Hair ClipperHow really created the first Electric Hair clipper and Where are they Today
- 4Raymond JamesOnly one quarter of loss. Profit for 100 plus quarters. Good financials.
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- 4FTX Cryptocurrency ExchangeThis topic is worthy of a video because if covers the new space of crypto currency. And how these crypto exchanges are rising and falling. You can also cover other crypto exchanges that had the same f... Read more...
- 4S&H Green StampsS&H Green Stamps were once a popular trading stamp for shopping. They later became S&H Greenpoints for online shopping.
- 4Rutter’s VS Sheetz VS TurkeyHillThese are gas stations around northern Maryland and Pennsylvania.
- 4The Nashville Network (TNN)Remember The Nashville Network (TNN)? They used to air a bunch of country-fried stuff, including music videos and live concerts, plus racing and other shows. After Viacom (now Paramount) bought out th... Read more...
- 4P.C. Richard & SonThey're found primarily in the New York area, they're a successful chain that's been around for over a century and even took over some Circuit City stores in the area after they went out of business.
- 4The BarneyMania of the 90sSo much to take about the Barney the Purple Dinosaur of the 90s of the love and hate of the purple dinosaur.
- 4Dow ChemicalI may be quite a bit older than your average subscriber, but I think a video on the (sometimes controversial) history of the Dow Chemical Company would be an interesting watch. Keep up the good work!
- 4Shuiesha - Bigger Than You KnowWell, this Company is bigger than we know, folks. This idea will be one of the most elaborate episodes to date, meaning that this one wouldn't just cover Weekly Shounen Jump IPs but also, dozens an... Read more...
- 4ShogakukanCan you do a Bigger than You Know episode about the dang Company that owns stuff like Doraemon, Black Lagoon, Inuyasha and Teasing Master Takagi-san?
- 4Mount Olive Pickle Company!Private company that gained much success! Would love to hear more about it. Especially versus the larger brands.
- 4Helmsley Hotels"Only little people pay taxes." The very flamboyant Leona Helmsley and and the New York real estate scene of the 1980s make for one of the most spectacular rise and falls of the 20th century
- 4Sound WherehouseIt would be interesting, because there is not a lot of history on Sound Where-house. It was purchased by Blockbuster in the 1990s, but had been around since the 1970s. I would love to see what you ... Read more...
- 4The rise and fall of art Van furnitureAt one time this was one of the largest furniture stores and it's region. Then suddenly it went bankrupt.
- 4Mister Car WashMassively growing, largest car wash operator in the US with 400+ locations. Only publicly traded car wash company. Could do a video on their approach to growth and how it's changed over time, from sol... Read more...
- 4Juicy CoutureI think Juicy Couture would be an awesome candidate for a Rise-Fall-Rise Again? Video. While they’re private, the brand was sold a few times. It went from being a celebrity-favorite brand to a Kohl... Read more...
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- 4CountryballsThere are nice and I would think they deserve a vid and I think it has a good history. Also at my school they are kinda popular and I can draw them really well
- 4Tama Drums - The Interesting StoryOne of the big drum companies to originate in Japan that achieved international success. Their rival is Pearl Drums. I think this would make for an informative video.
- 4GlencoreWhy nobody knows them and how they can commit every crime under the sun and still make profit.
- 4Ring of HonorRing of Honor is a Professional Wrestling Company that has its ups and downs. Today, it is now owned by Tony Khan, the founder and chairmen of All Elite Wrestling.
- 4Altria groupWith the bud light dust up I went looking for who owned Anheuser-Busch. Discovered they were bought by Belgian-Brazilian brewing company InBev in 2008. I was a little disappointed Anheuser-Busch was o... Read more...
- 4VenturesVentures was founded by target founder John Geisse and it was around for nearly 30 years but filed bankruptcy in 1998.
- 4Muvico TheatersThey were such a unique and standout movie chain and it's really sad what ended up happening to them. There aren't many videos about them on YouTube, which is also sad because looking at images and th... Read more...
- 4Browns chicken & pastaBrowns was at one time the dominant chicken franchise in Chicago. Over 60 locations. Far more than KFC 30-40 years ago. I hear they were looking into expanding into St Louis and Minneapolis before the... Read more...
- 4SchnucksA chain of major grocery stores similar to Kroger that are mostly found in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Was founded in St. Louis, Mo in 1939.
- 4Lodge Cast Iron CiookwareLodge is the oldest C. I. cookware in the US and very succesful. Once there was Griswold, Wagner & others all of them went out of business. Griswold & Wagner were large companies and lasted lo... Read more...
- 4Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny is my favorite cartoon character and is highly recognizable . He is from the cartoon Nito show Bugs Bunny builders.
- 4Age of LearningAge of Learning is a company that owns websites ABCmouse.com, Adventure Academy and ReadingIQ.
- 4PrestoPresto is the company behind many kitchen appliances, including deep fryers, popcorn poppers and more
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- 4Freddy's SteakburgersFreddy's has a quite long history, yet they are not very well known!
- 4EasyGroupA British Multinational corporation best known for its budget airline easyJet but is far bigger than most realise with subsidiary businesses in a wide variety of industries.
- 4RicolaRicola is one of the makers of cough drops. Their long, rich history.
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- 4Royal FarmsSeems that Royal Farms is expanding almost as quickly as Wawa. It is a family owned business and would like to hear more about.
- 4L&L Hawaiian BarbecueI’m not the most knowledgeable but i’ve been going here for years and thought it was a restaurant with maybe a handful of locations because of the attention to detail and decor and stuff. Come to find... Read more...
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- 4Please compare Harbor Freight vs. Northern ToolThese two chains seem to follow parallel trajectories. They both stock discount tools and equipment, but in slightly different niches. Their email ads often arrive within an hour of each other. Peopl... Read more...
- 4The Rise and Fall of OpenAIAfter 700 employees of OpenAI just committed to leaving for Microsoft, and subsequently OpenAI will fail Microsoft's condition and will eventually be folded into Microsoft, along with changing life in... Read more...
- 4PANDORA streaming audioWhen the idea of having high quality music streaming audio for a good price pandora was my go to. However seems like they have disappeared even my tesla has apple music, tidal, Spotify but doesn't hav... Read more...
- 4Suzuki USASuzuki entered the US car market in the 80s with a lot of promise but do pour car quality and increasing competition from other Japanese auto companies and the 2008 recession they pulled out the U.S. ... Read more...
- 4Glitch Productions: Why they're successfulGlitch Productions is an indie success story and more people deserve to know about them.
- 4Route 66 Gas StationThere were 2 in my area but they but shut down like in 2022. The one I've actually gone to got converted to a Circle C! (Not K, C, yes you heard me right)
- 4Prime Energy DrinkBlew up out of nowhere due to Logan Paul and KSI. Also cover the recent controversies.
- 4WonderfulWonderful is the company behind Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful and Wonderful Seedless Lemons
- 4Native American CasinosCan You Do a Company Man Episode about Native American Casinos and why they are so successful? I have my Game Design Bachelors and feel we have succeeded after all of the Mal treatment and poverty of ... Read more...
- 4Telecom Monopolies: How did they survive/change?Almost Each country before the 2000s had a monopoly in the countries that controlled the mobile market, like Deutsche Telekom in Germany, KPN in Netherlands, TIM in Italy, Orange in France, Swisscom i... Read more...
- 4Tele2 - Rise and Fall of It/Changing an IndustryIt is a mobile operator from Sweden that was meant to break Telia's monopoly, but became very successful, expanding into almost the entirety of Europe by providing cheap and quality services to people... Read more...
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- 4The decline of anycolor/nijisanjiIn 2024, Nijisanji faced significant backlash both within and outside the VTuber community following the termination of their contract with English-speaking liver Selen Tatsuki. The company announced ... Read more...
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- 4Sinclair Oil/Gas StationsThey seemed prominent in the 90s and not sure what happened to them. They had a big green Brontosaurus that people would see by the roadside.
- 4Kidde vs. First AlertThe two top names and competitors in fire safety products
- 4Handel’s Homemade Ice CreamIt was established in 1940’s, and its growing really fast throughout the United States. From personal, there was one built in my hometown two years ago and within the last year, one more was opened... Read more...
- 4Reuters Vs. Associated Press How did they get big?I noticed most major news outlets cite AP and Reuters as the source for Breaking and investigative news stories. I would like to hear the history of both outlets.
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- 4RaceTrac: Expanding Near you?RaceTrac is an EXTREMELY popular Gas Station Chain that is found in the Southern United States. They serve everything from Ice Cream, Coffee, Pizza, and even Breakfast Sandwiches. Let’s look and see h... Read more...
- 4Hoover vs BisselThese are two large appliance manufacturers, and it'd be interesting to see the differences (size, finances, quality, history, etc.) between the two.
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- 4Fender vs GibsonA confrontation between two of the most popular guitar manufacturers.
- 4Outfront MediaI see you just did a "Why they're hated" video on Viacom (along with videos on MTV and Nickelodeon), you should do one on this billboard company Viacom (and later CBS) once owned.
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- 4Caterpillar vs JCBThese are both major construction equipment brands across the world and would be a very interesting topic.
- 3Any automotive companyThere are plenty of companies that make cars that have plenty of history. Companies like Ford or Ferrari got a fascinating history.
- 3Pilgrims PrideHey guys. I wanted you to look into Pilgrims Pride chicken. Its started in the small town of Pittsburg, t.x. near where I grew up. Originally a local feed store it went on to become a behemoth in the ... Read more...
- 3Industrial Sector CompaniesCompanies that are not consumer facing or in the consumer or tech sectors. Dover or United Technologies could work. A company with a lot of B2B sales.
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- 3ICAI heard Company Man did a celebration cause he made like videos for 2 years. I think we should celebrate it by making a video on ICA. Please, my uncle depends on this ICA video
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- 3FinTechThis is not a company but I think the industry is going through a lot of change + not a lot of people know what FinTech is
- 3Earl L. Vandermeulen high schoolI think it is worthy of a video because they are saying that they are going to shut down the school in 3-4 years and I’m a current student that I would like to know more about this
- 3Golf WangTyler The Creator is one of the most influential artists within the past 10 years. Talk about the rise of his brand, how it has influenced a generation of music, art, media, etc.
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- 3Sports FranchisesSince you're a big basketball fan, could you possibly do the rise and fall of certain franchises? Teams that were once great but then for whatever reason, the franchise hadn't come back to its former ... Read more...
- 3The ConsumeristThe history of the worst company of america competition, their recipients, the aftermath of receiving the award, and the fall of The Consumerist as a whole.
- 3Variety WholesalersI'm curious how Variety Wholesalers (with their Roses and Maxway department store chains) continues to thrive all these years when longtime competitors like Zayres, Ames, Woolworth's, and even KMart h... Read more...
- 3The history of the UAW (United Automobile Workers) union.The origin of the UAW (and Unions in general) stems from poor working conditions and workers fighting for their jobs. The events that transpired have changed the face of industry and society for the b... Read more...
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- 3AnthemA very large Heath insurance group which either merged with or bought out Blue Cross. Recently they were attacked by the Chinese so if you can you please make a video on that?
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- 3How about the rise and fall of the SealTest brand of dairy products?SealTest was a part of older Americans dairy diet, such as ice cream served in school cafeterias.
- 3BETTER Butter FingerButter Finger is now not owned by Nestle, soooooo, please make a video.
- 3Hanjin ShippingReally want to know in detail how a shipping company like Hanjin shipping failed.
- 3ShortsA series of short videos on topics that don’t have a lot of content, but would still be interesting nonetheless! Would be good for very specific/niche topics.
- 3Husky TruckstopI fondly remember travelling in Canada with my family over several years. I loved spending time at the various Husky truck stops. They were clean with good food. It makes me wonder how they got to be ... Read more...
- 3Warnaco GroupWarnaco was once the 2nd or 3rd largest apparel companies in the world before being bought by PVH which was one of Warnaco's biggest customers.
- 3MarcsIt is a Ohio owned grocery store that attracts the community. Also there are parrots at 4 of the stores
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- 3Solyndra/Evergreen energyHow about doing a video about the epic green energy failures with the Dept of Energy Loan Guarantee programs. Solyndra and Evergreen Energy come to mind but I am sure there are others out there.
- 3The future of streaming servicesThe market is breaking apart and becoming to saturated
- 3Rustbelt citiesDiscuss cities that grew with corporations, then declined when the world market changed in the 80s and 90s. For example, the Binghamton, NY area with IBM, Whirlpool, Endicott-Johnson, Valvoline, an... Read more...
- 3DC Shoesdcshoeco is still going strong despite most people disliking their shoes. I would like to see a rise, fall and rise again video on this topic.
- 3CCSCCS was a skate shop I would frequently go to as a teenager, I'd like to know why they removed all CCS stores from malls.
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- 3TotesThey're known for making high-quality umbrellas with a lifetime full-replacement guarantee. But their stores have closed in recent years. How did they keep it up and what happened?
- 3Steel IndustrySteel is evident in all aspects of our daily lives. The buildings we work in, vehicles we drive, even the roads we drive on require metal. Industry is the back bone to many the companies we know, thus... Read more...
- 3Behr vs glidden/ PPGi mean this is in piratically every home depot store and im in that department and they always seem to go head to head each other and yea
- 3Mass Mutual CarolinasMy dad has a high-level position there and we want free advertising. Pls, upvote!!!
- 3Serco Group PLCthe British company that is secretly running the world, that nobody knows of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQpeecBKpkY
- 3sig sauerA small firearms company that was so niche and almost no more reorganized and became the biggest in the industry and makes everything. Even won the united states army military contract to supply sidea... Read more...
- 3The underdog companyAbout companies that had a bad start/something happened in the middle of the company life but they become a big company after
- 3The Tax industryCompanys like Liberty tax service and H&R bloc are both rather interesting with Liberty tax service actually recently letting their founder and CEO go after a bit of a scandel i believe
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- 3Poundland vs PoundworldThey seam the same, if you think about it harder they are very different. you do an episode on this I wish you good luck!
- 3A subreddit for discussionYou should create a subreddit where your YouTube subscribers and business enthusiasts like me can hang out and discuss not only stuff about your videos but also share interesting things with one other... Read more...
- 3History of corporate lobbyists in AmericaIt’s no secret that at many times, the government sides with companies and corporations more than its people. I’d like to learn how that became the case, and if there is anyway to undo it.
- 3Flip camThese cams were everywhere for a time...then they disappeared completely.
- 3InditexBiggest spanish company and arguably the creator of fast fashion with companies like Zara and Bershka. Its owner is top5 richest people in the world, and the richest ma in Spain by far.
- 3Ultra foodsIt’s a famous store in the Illinois/Indiana there prices were low it was an stack an till company
- 3ION TradingSuper secretive company with its hq in Dublin. Software company that buys up competition for billions. Also has a hotel resort
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- 3Joe and the JuiceThey have a super interesting approach to business, and have one of the fastest international growth rates in food and beverages.
- 3Perfetti Van Melle GroupThis is a company which no one would have heard of, but owns the famous “Chupa Chups”. I think this is worth investigating as many large companies exist that none of us would have ever heard of, bu... Read more...
- 3Sneed's Feed and SeedThere must be a story behind how they bought out Chuck's
- 3The rise and fall...and rise again. Chevy Camaro.The camaro started out hot, 1980's came and all the emissions and car companies had issues on the restrictions. Then the 90's came along and Chevy decided to drop the camaro . When ford mustang did a ... Read more...
- 3PrimeCo Personal Communications, L.P.Now Defunct cell phone company that was able to garner some pop culture exposure in an age before the social media explosion. Also, I used to own a PrimeCo phone and remember how much I enjoyed the de... Read more...
- 3XB∀NDOnline gaming platform.... Might be good for your "Rise, fall, and possibly RISE AGAIN" series... I was an XB∀ND user. It was the 90's and the user interface was janky to say the least when compared t... Read more...
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- 3Cardinal HealthOr one of the other drug distributors: McKesson, AmerisourceBergen. These three are all in the top 20 US companies by revenue I believe, and no has heard of them!
- 3Auto insuranceThere are a lot of car insurance companies out there some have made and other have failed. I believe this would be a good topic.
- 3Do a record label for music.Show how the music industry has changed, and how genres have changed. Like show how rap has evolved, and how rock has as well Long live rock n roll.
- 3National Beverage Corp.These guys make La Croix Sparkling Water as well as Shasta, Faygo, and a variety of regional brands of soft drinks and energy drinks. I think they would make a great "Bigger Than You Know."
- 3Neumann/ Telefunken/ GeffellInteresting history surrounding these microphone companies. They began as one company but spilt when Germany was split between east and west... the story involves sneaking components across the Berlin... Read more...
- 3Digital camera memory format warsInspired by the HD vs BD video. I worked at an electronics store in the mid 2000s. We had Olympus and Fuji? cameras using the XD card, Sony using Memory Stick and everything using SD. You never hear m... Read more...
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- 3American Truck ManufacturersKenworth vs. Peterbuilt vs. Freightliner vs. Mack
- 3Business History of Car ManufacturersI would love a history of popular car manufacturers and their growths as companies, specifically in the US. Perhaps a series that deals with a different manufacturers each episode? Chevy one week, Bui... Read more...
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- 3ScreenwaveThe controversial company that has been running Cinemassacre on YouTube for a few years now. Maybe talk about other YouTube brands with weird history.
- 3Jeffree Star CosmeticsI think this would be interesting because the brand was built entirely on YouTube. Also, I think It would be interesting since you haven’t covered a cosmetics industry before.
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- 3Low Cost AirlinesMany airlines tickets are expensive. Hw can some sell them for so cheap.
- 3Why did my fit foods closeIt went out with no real explanation. I do not know if anyone has done any investigative report to find out what happened or not.
- 3Pyramid foodsWorked for this company for almost 3 years the store I was working at recently closed as well as others in my local area and would like to know why this is
- 3Macbeth shoesWhat ever happen to Tom DeLonge line of sneakers. Is it still alive? No news, No new lineup, no news of closing. Such a promising company not long ago but then just gone quite.
- 3Cleveron ASThe company from a very small town in a very small country makes innovation for the biggest retail in the world.
- 3HeathkitThey used to be very popular in electronics in the 60's and 70's but now there just nothing!
- 3Greystar property managementHousing and apartment managers/real estate developers
- 3Sulfolk constructionSulfolk construction of Boston ma. They have monopoly in ever construction done in Boston how did they get so big
- 3McClatchy160+ year old newspaper company that most people have never heard of. They are the 3rd largest newspaper company in the country. They publish 30 daily newspapers across the US. Some of the best known ... Read more...
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- 3Slipknot different bussnessesThey have their hands in a bunch of LLC would be interesting to see just how many or how deep they get with their LLC.
- 3Jet AirwaysFrankly I find the whole story behind this airline to be rather...interesting. They've run into financial troubles and have been doomed for years. I found a quite interesting Forbes article where they... Read more...
- 3First DataThey are a credit card processing company that is way bigger then people realize and they have alot of control over our banking industry because of the consumer use of credit cards.
- 3WootThe growth that lead it to be purchased by Amazon and then the creators starting up Meh.com
- 3ULI've seen their logo on gas line fittings to CD players. They might be getting close to 3M levels of company size. It would be interesting for a bigger than you know episode.
- 3CriterionI'm interested to see how Criterion is able to keep a loyal customer base unlike other Blu Ray Companies.
- 3Daniel WellingtonDaniel Wellington has been a controversial company in the past few years. They have become one of the fastest growing companies in Europe and their watches are being purchased all around the world. Co... Read more...
- 3CDNs like AkamaiThis is something most people -- net users -- do not know about much less understand. For that reason, it may not have a wide range of interest, but I and some of your technical viewers would.
- 3Decline of the Hollywood A actor / superstarI used to pick movies just based on the power of the main actor. Since the movie industry has tanked, whatever happened to the A List Actor? Why are they never in movies anymore? You know the Julia Ro... Read more...
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- 3Daves SupermarketDave’s Supermarket is a supermarket on the rise. Wondering if you could do a video on. The rise of Dave’s Supermarket.
- 3Carso Group (Grupo Carso)Grupo Carso is a conglomerate of several companies owned by Carlos Slim & Family in latin america companies like : -Telmex -Telcel -Sanborns -Sears Mexico -CARSO -Claro He was the weltiest ... Read more...
- 3Ninfa's Mexican Restauranthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninfas Restaurant that started off strong sold to corporate chain, went bankrupt, fighting between corporraion and founders.
- 3rise and fall of the movie theatreit seems natural since everyone is streaming nowdays
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- 3City SportsBecause City Sports was one of the biggest retail stores in America.
- 3LemaxThis is the manufacturer of those miniature Christmas and Halloween villages that people collect. It seems like it was big back in the day and is starting to come back in a big way. My wife and I love... Read more...
- 3ImeemImeem was one of the few websites that was dedicated to creating playlists of music. You would create a profile, customize it, and have playlists shown on your profile to share with others. It was one... Read more...
- 3Indianapolis Union StationHow has Indianapolis Union station, the oldest Union Station in the World evolves since 1st opening in September of 1853
- 3Sikorsky Helicopter Lockheed martinI used to work for sikorsky helicopter and I learned a lot about its history when I worked there. Aviation history may be a popular subject in the military/ aviation enthusiasts. But the general publi... Read more...
- 3Filibertos / Rolibertos / Alibertos etcBigger than you know? They seem to be everywhere and have a variation in names
- 3Major News SourcesHow they Have Battled it out for Popularity and Economic Growth. It would be Interesting how some News Sources fell out of Relevance!
- 3SACD (Super-Audio CD)I remember Rolling Stone magazine sending out a music sampler of SACDs to all of their subscribers with iconic songs in the digitally remastered SACD format. It included songs like "Sweet Emotion by A... Read more...
- 3Mikesells Potato Chip CompanyOldest snack food company in the United States
- 3Jet Suite XJet Suite X is changing the aviation industry by offering semi private and private flights at the fraction of the cost. You don't have to go through TSA security and you can be a little as 30 minut... Read more...
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- 3Production IMSBecause this company produces some of the known anime shows like "Date a Live II". I wonder how the company went downhill and hearsay that the IMS, was not paying its animators.
- 3BarrWould love to see a video on Barr as we rarely see anyone talk about Scottish companies
- 3Swensen'sThe company was started by an ex US sailor in San Francisco in 1948. The company eventually expanded to somewhere around 400 locations. Today there are only 3 locations in the US but the company is... Read more...
- 3Executive OutcomesA now defunct private military company that has stopped 2 governments overthrows and has a crazy story of it's creation and downfall despite many polictians and dollars. One of its members even died d... Read more...
- 3Contract vs. PrepaidMonthly prepaid options are being offered for many services, from mobile phones to home security. Instead of signing a contract that binds you to that provider for a year or more and requires a credit... Read more...
- 3VictorThey were the marketers of the Victrola, which became the genericized trademark for any old-timey record player with a large horn (despite the Victrola itself having an internal speaker).
- 3Sports Car Club of AmericaFrom 1963-1976 they were in their prime. Grand touring cars from the United States Road Racing Championship. Pony cars from the Trans-American Sedan Championship. Prototype racecars from the Canadian-... Read more...
- 3ChacoStarted as a small company in Colorado by a guy making sandals in his area. Soon became big and ditched the Made In America idea and moved manufacturing to China after being acquired. Would be interes... Read more...
- 3The Wireless Industry- A Closer lookHow it just went from 2 major carriers (Verizon and AT&T) to 7-8 options and how the market got so competitive.
- 3Signet JewelersThe rise then fall. They own almost all of the big jewelery companies in America, and their stock was around $140 just a few years ago and today it’s at $19
- 3Super MaxI live near the last super max in Prunedale,CA, or at least thats what I've heard. I don't have much info about it, maybe it was a super small business, but I do know that a Food Max in Salinas, CA wa... Read more...
- 3Rubies Costume CoThe largest costume manufacturer in the world with such licenses as Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and DC.
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- 3What is College Pulse?Why has College Pulse become popular in recent months? Why were marketing and survey companies unsuccessful in reaching college campuses before then?
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- 3Drive Thur oil changesI recently worked at a jiffy lube and just started to notice how many oil change places there are, is this just a Pennsylvania thing or are they really everywhere and why ?
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- 3PrincePrince was a very popular tennis racket and apparel company that peaked around 15 years ago. With all the top pro players using Babolat, Head, and Wilson rackets, Prince has fallen off the map.
- 3The rise and fall of russelI’ve always wondered why russel hasn’t made it out of Walmart unlike champion and fila
- 3Trade credit insuranceReceivables insurance is the oil that that moves trade between a safe supplier and a risky buyer.
- 3Pacific MallWhy is North Americas most notorious Asian shopping mall for piracy is failing to bring visitors?
- 3UkropsUkrops was a local shop in virginia that grew very big but now just started disappeared
- 3one hour heatingAs far as I know the only nation wide residential hvac repair and install company. How did they get so big and who if any is thre competitor on a nation wide scale.
- 3premier global productionsA company that manufactures, rents, and constructs mobile stages and production for concerts and festivals all over the world also providing there own labor for many gigs and currently owns the world'... Read more...
- 3DeccaFrom being the Giants of the 1940's & 1950's Decca became a shell of the past and eventually changed to MCA. So, why not explain how they got to that point.
- 3Pot NoodlePot noodle. Because it is an edgy brand in the UK with their adverts
- 3How grocery stores are fighting it out and staying competitiveThe grocery market is crazy and is getting crazier, smaller stores like Aldi are out performing some of the biggest and most successful giants like Walmart
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- 3Checker CabsIn the fifties they became the iconic New York taxi cab, a symbol of the City. In the eighties they were retired due to safety concerns. Today they are considered a piece of Americana.
- 3How mobile gaming got so bigMobile games are huge these days and companies like Kabam, Supercell, Netease, Netmarble etc... are making boat loads of money selling stuff that exists only on severs. I think it would be cool to div... Read more...
- 3Neisner's Five & DimeHow they went to be purchased by Ames in the 70s and how they came along with Woolworth & Kmart
- 3MGPThe company many use but did not know existed. It’s the distillery for many premium brands.
- 3Saag'sThey have been around for 86 years and have now announced they are going under due to union disputes.
- 3Mossy OakI notice their name everywhere! On clothes, knives, and drinks. It'd be neat to see just how big they actually are.
- 3Chex’s cereal v Chex’s snackWhy is they a cereal named Chex and a snack named Chex
- 3Graybar ElectricTLDR: Graybar is a 150 year old American Electrical Distribution Company that spans the continental USA. Yet very few people know who they are. ################# Graybar Electric was founded during ... Read more...
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- 3WUPHF.comThis would be a fun April Fool's episode for fans of The Office! 🙂
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- 3Esh's Grocery StoresEsh's is a Colorado store that does something different in the industry, And they are gaining traction. They are a grocery store that buys products are about to expire from other grocery stores, but i... Read more...
- 3SwagbucksSwagbucks is a loyalty program that's been going since the late 2000s, and they've given out over 10 million dollars in money and gift cards. How does it work?
- 3SaizeriyaA Japanese chain of family-style Italian restaurants. They sale foods at an incredible low price.Really curious about how they cut cost and the history of their expansions.
- 3United HealtgroupI think that this would be a good video because it shows how big of a company they are.
- 3Carlos slim / Telcel etc...Carlos slim is a wealthy man in Mexico and owns a lot of business would be cool to see how it started and how he become so rich
- 3Martin'sHistory of Greater Atlanta-based Martin's Restaurants where Fresh Tastes Best
- 3The YugoThe weird history of a communist car entering the US market whilst the Cold War ist still going on and then becoming a instant joke for its bad quality, etc.
- 3EmcorIt is a construction giant that nobody seems to know about. They own and run everything and fight unions like hell.
- 3New Berlin AirportIt is just a big mess, the opening has been delayed since about 7 years and there are just faults everywhere. It might sound boring now, but read only one article and it becomes truly unbelievable. Th... Read more...
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- 3JameswayOnce a thriving discount chain, which was almost purchased by Ames, Jamesway failed to adapt to the deadly economy of the early '90s. This would be a great topic for a What happened? video!!!
- 3Decca RecordsI think it would be a great rise and fall . They were the biggest record company and you should cover there biggest mistake which not sighning. The Beatles
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- 3Jai alairise and fall was a very popular sport in Florida during the 70s 80s 90s and early 2000s but has fallen and there are now only 7 frontons (stadiums) left in the United States and 6 in Florida and 1 in... Read more...
- 3NosWas it Invented for more than just Street Racing? Made Amuse by the Fast And The Furious Franchise.
- 3Brazilian hyperinflation crisis of the 1990sThey declined and came back with a new currency. Maybe also talk about Zimbabwe
- 3America west airlinesA history of how an airline most have never heard of came to be one of the largest airlines in the world. Through amazing management they now are American Airlines
- 3South African State Owned CompaniesThese companies are riddled with corruption and scandals, well worth many videos
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- 3Escalade SportsEscalade Sports would make a great video for the Bigger Than You Know series. They own many of the brands for game room supplies including Arachnid, Nodor, Unicorn, and Bullshooter(The biggest names i... Read more...
- 3The Charity SectorThe Charity sector handle a huge amount of goods and impact retail in an interesting way.
- 3Rivian: How will it fairRivian is making an electric, self driving pick up truck and suv, and I want to know how it will fair and if it could compeate with tesla
- 3The future of oil companies.Oil companies are clearly going to have to do something eventually to stay afloat when new methods of power such as Tesla are entering the mass markets and oil as a limited resource starts to run dry.
- 3Rise of mmaWorld of mix martial arts is one of the few sports that has continued to constantly grow and evolve. With the success of the UFC and other organizations such as ONE and Bellator, the sport has continu... Read more...
- 3Robot GalaxyIt was a pretty big fad when I was a kid. It was basically a build your own robot toy. It always brought me such joy to go there, but the Company died. I want to find out why.
- 3Marcus Lemonis Holdings CompanyIf you've seen the CNBC show The Profit, then you would see host Marcus Lemonis go into a business, make an offer to be partners, and then make changes. Educate us on his business model works.
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- 3Albert HeijnThis is an very big supermarket Cain in Europe. The company behind Albert Heijn is Ahold and they own lots of big companies in Europe like Delhaize and Amazon competitor Bol.com
- 3Carmike CinemasOnce renowned as "America's Hometown Theatre". Carmike was a staple of Mid-America moviegoers prior to its 2016 aquisition by AMC Theatres, and eventual re-branding as "AMC Classic"
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- 3ChaebolsVideo on family-owned South Korean conglomerates that dominate/compete in domestic and international markets. (Ex. Samsung, Hyundai, LG, etc) It will be interesting to see how government connections/f... Read more...
- 3Intrex ComputersSad demise of a company that introduced people to desktop computers in the 90s and early 21st century in a non-Radio Shack environment. When you walked into the store you knew they were the real deal ... Read more...
- 3Kewpee burgerThey used to have a lot of stores when I was a kid and now there are only 2-3 left.
- 3How Big Were They? Phillp Morris and RJ ReynoldsJust take a look at how many different companies and brands these tobacco conglomerates owned at their peak. They basically owned the world...and then they didn't.
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- 3Xanadu. East Routherford, NJ2002 this project was started and just one google image search will explain why this building was an eyesore to commuters in the NJ/NY area. This mall has a ski slope as well endless shops
- 3How Woolworths UK became a DIY storeThe UK spin-off of Woolworths. Became a conglomerate (renamed Kingfisher plc) owning Woolworths (UK), drug stores, electrical retailers and a diy chain. Attempted to buy Asda supermarket but got beat... Read more...
- 3The decline of White Star LineThe Shipping line used to be the best in the UK, but started to decline after RMS Titanic, and their decline ended when the merged into Cunard Line, to become Cunard-White Star Line, which ended up be... Read more...
- 3Visceral gamesHow Battlefield Hardline May have killed it and why EA shut down Visceral
- 3Turn 10 StudiosThey have only been making one series since 2005, and they should make other game series
- 3Playground gamesThey have only been making games since 2012, and they should try expirementing with titles
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- 3North American soccer leagueThis is a classic rise and fall episode. Back in the 60s the NASL used to be just another struggling soccer league looking to fail again. But then came New York Cosmos who revolutionized not just the ... Read more...
- 3FlynnO’HaraFlynnO’Hara is a company that makes uniforms for schools all over the US.
- 3What happened to Cherry BerryI remember back when I was in 4th grade (2012-early 2013) frozen yogurt places were everywhere. The big one was Cherry Berry. I don't think they're doing so hot right now, it would be cool of you talk... Read more...
- 3NEMF Rise and fallNEMF is a trucking company that started out pretty small and grew to be pretty big. It even has ties into The Beatles. Yes... THE BEATLES! They really had a lot going for them in their own way without... Read more...
- 3decline of orange county choppersBeen a huge fan of the show american chopper and want to know more of the decline of the company the show covers
- 3Daisy Outdoor ProductsThey’re one of the best known BB gun manufacturers and the history about it is awesome
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- 3Powermat vs qiJust like many video formats (HD DVD vs blu-ray, VHS vs Betamax) wireless charging, at one time, had two different formats - powermat and Qi, but Qi came out on top. I would love to hear your thoughts... Read more...
- 3Creative TechnologyIn the 1990's was probably the biggest manufacturer of sound cards for PCs. Most notably the SoundBlaster line. They also made other extension cards like game adapters and joysticks. Now virtually non... Read more...
- 3Maker MediaIt seemed like it was going just fine and then suddenly they started laying people off.
- 3Wuphf.comI'd love to see the rise and fall of this company!! It started off pretty small and then gained a little attraction just to become bankrupt in the end. I would like to know where the ceo Ryan Howard w... Read more...
- 3Consolidated Freightways TruckingThousands of employees put out of work even though company was profitable. They had started a non-union division (Conway) and siphoned assets to it.
- 3Oxy vs. StridexA video discussing the differences/similarities between the great zit destroyers!
- 3Bilo WinndixieBoth companies are similar in downsizing, closing down stores, and since their merge back in 2012 things have gone downhill to the point where the company is dying like K-mart
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- 3Ken's SteakhouseThis has been company that has been in my life since I was young. I would love to know their history.
- 3Lowe’s MarketplaceI was just going through Small towns and I was wondering How big they Are
- 3Bunn LeisureMy favourite holiday park! I live in the UK and I just got back from my holiday and I thought,I think this place could be a great topic for a video!
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- 3The Stuck On You Garfield FadYou would see these things literally everywhere in cars back in the 90s so it would be great if you did a video on this!!!
- 3One.TelFascinating story from Australia about Lachlan Murdoch & James Packer’s disastrous foray into the telecommunications industry. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/One.Tel
- 3CarnationI used to buy their ice cream at Dodger games, the malt cups. Why did this brand go retired by Nestle?
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- 3decline of local lawn mower shop of sales and servicewe live in a midwest town (100k). own a local mower shop with new sales and service.own shop for 11 years ,in that time 3 other shops have closed for one reason or another. big box stores own new mow... Read more...
- 3Ollie’s TrolleyIt is a very unknown attempt at a fast food chain from the 70’s that had John Browns backing (the guy who expanded KFC). I know this won’t get much traction due to lack of name recognition but it had ... Read more...
- 3AST computersOnce a leader in personal computers, a series of financial setbacks and bad decisions led them to going defunct. I think it would be interesting to find out what went wrong.
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- 3Haggen Northwest FreshThe decline of Haggen Northwest Fresh would be a great episode. The supermarket purchased a lot of locations from multiple competitors and failed very shortly after conversion. There has been a ton of... Read more...
- 3Golden Skillet Fried ChickenI would like to see a video on the Golden Skillet Fried Chicken Stores, that were franchised out from the 1960's. This was a company that was giving KFC a run for their money, then stopped selling fra... Read more...
- 3Generic Beach Surf ShopsI was visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina this week, and on the more popular beaches there are surf shops that generally have the same look/style, but are owned by different companies. I’m not ... Read more...
- 3One hour deliveryHow do you feel about one hour delivery? Companies like Postmates, Instacart, and Shipt. Where do you think it’s going? The markup is pretty high on items, why do people like it?
- 3Bottled WaterHey, Company Man Longtime subscriber. Showed your "pet rock" video to my dad. He remembered the idea of a pet rock or even bottled water was crazy. So when were people open to bottled water?
- 3Morphe BrushesMorphe is one of the fastest growing cosmetic brand and retail cosmetics companies. They recently just got acquired by General Atlantic for close to 3 billion dollars. They have only existed since 200... Read more...
- 3What happened to the Libby Lou store?Libby Lou was a store that many 90s girls went to too dress up and get their makeup done. They were at malls everywhere, but slowly disappeared. Why? What happened to Libby Lou?
- 3Universal church of kingdom of godTo talk about the rise of the these church
- 3why is there a lack of CVS's in Walgreens in Canadathe only drug store that I know in Canada is Shoppers Drug Mart
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- 3Experian Credit BureauMaybe bigger than you know? Plus talking about the other two major credit bureaus (including Equifax) might make for a fun discussion.
- 3VonageCommericials were hugely popular in early 2000s and theyre still around oddly enough. Might be a bigger than you know sort of deal
- 3Unibail-Rodamco-WestifieldDespite the decline of many American malls, ironically, a company specializing in malls is doing fantastically? How are they managing to survive the retail apocalypse, and keeping stock prices high?
- 3Driver : San FranciscoThe game disappeared out of knowhere in late 2016. The game was also generaly liked by fans. Ubisoft randomly removed it from every online store.
- 3AlconThe rise and fall: a globally recognized pharmaceutical company and household name, specializes in eye care products. In recent years Alcon has had trouble maintaining their success especially since t... Read more...
- 3The world of financeFinance dominates the world of business, if the not the world.
- 3schwarzkopf Amusment RidesThey were the biggest rollercoaster manufacturer in the world, and a pioneer of steel rollercoasters, but fell out of favor and went from the top to chapter 11
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- 3Jysk and Lars larsenHow the vompany got so big and how the owner died a billioneare
- 3InvestorsMake a new series talking about individual investors. Talk about how they got to where they are today or their peak and mention they companies they have invested in. Some names just to get you started... Read more...
- 3Confido initial coin offeringsThis company raised 375,000 from a ICO and then the company just vanished out of thin air. They were great talkers but when they got the money they needed the founders bounced.
- 32nd and CharlesI love this place! Its like a gamestop and a Barnes and Noble put together, but 100 times better! I want to know why i never hear about them. Or at the very least, why there aren't very many of them. ... Read more...
- 3The rise of DAZNI feel it’s worthy because just a few years ago they were known by none but now it’s growing ever so steadily having Canelo and hosting a YouTube boxing match
- 3Action AutoAction Auto was a auto parts store chain in Flint MI. In the mid 1980s they were huge, building new stores what seem like every month. Then as fast as they built the stores they were closing stores.
- 3The decline of Mrs. Winner's: What Happened?They used to be one of the best fast food fried chicken restaurants in the country with close to 200 locations (mainly in the south) but as of 2018 they're down to just 14 locations. What happened?
- 3Herbalife scandal and REAL business modelIncluding the dispute between de company and Bill Ackman. How are they doing now? Do they have a sustainable future?
- 3HarmonsHarmons is a grocery store chain located in Utah (United states). It some how manages to stay in business whai competing with Walmart, Smiths, Trader Joe's, and Whole foods. They make a lot of good in... Read more...
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- 3BramblesBigger than you know, simply because they're a company that nobody knows but they're crucial to every single manufacturing company like P&G, Kimberly Clark, Georgia Pacific, Unilever etc because t... Read more...
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- 3GlicoAmericans (weebs) recognize it from Pocky, but are they bigger than we know?
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- 3OrklaIt seems like I find their logo on everything. It might be a regional thing. I'm from northern europe (Sweden) but I still think you should check it out.
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- 3The Thalidomide DisasterThalidomide is a prescription drug that is used to treat tuberculosis and some forms of leprosy. It was discovered by a German soap-making company in the early 1950s, and it was marketed as a cure-all... Read more...
- 3STCSTC (Saudi Telecom Company) is actually one of the largest telecom companies in the world yet it isn't even in the western world! It holds a pretty much monopooly over the telecom industry in saudi ar... Read more...
- 3Air WisconsinAir Wisconsin is not well known at all. However, it's a regional airline that has innovated a lot over its 50 years. It's one of the oldest regional airlines still alive today, and somehow has never f... Read more...
- 3Bolens Tractor Company - 1890-1998it's a company most people have forgotten about, which is strange given that last year it was 110 years old. they used the same building from 1894-1998. their stuff was neat just because it was a wi... Read more...
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- 3Hhgregg’s MascotI honestly loved the hhgregg mascot (named hh) and I’m just curious on how he was created and why he was cut from the business’ commercials. Christmas in July!
- 3GrabHow Grab managed to beat and aquire Uber's operations (food and transport) in south east asia.
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- 3UNFI vs KeHETwo of the largest natural foods distributors in the nation. How each one is different, why UNFI (which used to be just a natural distributor), who is the #1 provider of goods to Whole Foods, bought o... Read more...
- 3Spectrum BrandsStarted as the Ray-o-Vac company and are now a Fortune 500 company with several products under its wing.
- 3Webvan, a rise and fallSuch a good concept gone to waste, please consider.
- 3Stripes Convenience StoresFounded in 1938, this chain of convenience stores are predominantly in TX, OK, and NM, have acquired through mergers and acquisitions, smaller stores which resulted in them being one of the biggest co... Read more...
- 3Broyhill FurnitureThe company has been through so many ups and downs till they were thrown under a large group of other furniture companies then finally they shut down for good. It's just such a strange journey the who... Read more...
- 3White hen pantryConvenience store similar to 7/11. It existed big in the 90s but not anymore these days! I’m curious what happened!
- 3Allianz life insuranceHow they helped the nazis confiscate Jewish assets during the lead up to world war 2.
- 3Curtiss Aircraft CompanyCurtiss built some of the most Iconic aircraft of WWII including the venerated P-40 which was the aircraft used by the Flying Tigers and is famous for having a gaping Sharks Maw painted on the nose, b... Read more...
- 3GenescoI worked for journeys as a co manager. fun facts manager wages on commission. If sales associates get more then their hourly pay they get paid in commissions. Also managers are expected to work 45+ ho... Read more...
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- 3ProgrammingI know, it's not a company, but I wonder why and when it's got so popular?
- 3Blue MicrophoneThe iconic, vintage, expensive company in the audio industry... Blue Microphone, the rise and fall of the company that changed the game in the industry.
- 3Yodobashi Camera and Bic CameraThese are the two largest electronics retail chains in Japan, but what separates them from western companies are their store layouts, vast array of products, and catchy jingles.
- 3Aldo: What's their specialty?Just saw them in DSW and was curious about where they've been...
- 3the “Oxy” fadthe oxy fad has gotten huge i think if u can find the origin (maybe oxyclean) ppl would love to hear how it was created and how it has grown on the cleaner and detergent industry
- 3AndroidI come fort to recommend a video idea. A video on android. Here's my reasons. 1.android has a interesting history that I would like to see explored in a video. 2. There's a video on ios so why not o... Read more...
- 3Ferrell GasI was told by an insider that the exec board of this once prominent propane company attempted a coup against the founder & CEO. The CEO got wind of the plan and now he is content to watch his comp... Read more...
- 3How Veterans United really got startedA young mortgage guy took the idea for a unique company from a disabled veteran and created Veterans United. This young CEO is not a veteran and had no ties to the military community. Yet his company ... Read more...
- 3Shop 'N Kart (Pacific Northwest)It's a tiny grocery store chain, with only two locations. How have they stayed around with larger grocers, and huge stores like Walmart nearby?
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- 3ProactiveI've heard about Proative for many years and I don't know I feel like everyone has heard about it at least in the U S. Anyways I'd like to see a video about since I'm interested in it.
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- 3TidalTidal is a streaming service created by Jay-Z and and owned by him some other huge artists. A conference was held with a video showing off Kanye, Daft Punk, and others. The video was hugely frowned up... Read more...
- 3Map of mediacompaniesMediacompanies like Disney are buying other companies, it seems like all media companies is owned by a bigger one. It would be Nice to Get an overview of which companies and which streaming services A... Read more...
- 3Ballard Power SystemsA hydrogen fuel cell company that originally designed lithium batteries, then fuel cells from the 1990s onward. Rose to prominence in 2000s, nearly collapsed, multiple missed hope/hype (Vancouver 2010... Read more...
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- 3MTD HoldingsMTD Holdings is the parent company of MTD Products which has it's hands in a vast number of consumer power equipment manufacturing from power tools to chainsaws to lawn mowers to farm equipment.
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- 3AmulAmul is an Indian cooperative dairy company, based at Anand in the state of Gujarat. Formed in 1956, it is a cooperative brand managed by a cooperative body, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Fe... Read more...
- 3OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. The geodata underlying the map is considered the primary output of the project
- 3Vancouver GrizzliesThe Decline of the Vancouver Grizzlies. An NBA team that existed for 6 years. What events lead to their demise?
- 3Brookshire's - Why They're SuccessfulBrookshire's is a grocery companies having stores located in Texas, Arkansas & Louisiana. Despite them not being known everywhere, they are very profitable.
- 3The fall of J&R music and computer worldJ&R music and Computer world was huge in the early 2000 and 2010 but then went out of business out of nowhere
- 3rabb.itA popular group-watching site with millions of users shutdown seemingly overnight. What happened?
- 3Monday night warsThe ratings war from 1995 to 2001 WWF/WWE Monday night raw vs wcw Monday nitro
- 3Escobar IncJust looking at their own website they seem like they have a crazy history. They are run by Pablo Esocbar's brother and he even ran it while in jail (?). It also does a lot of things and is just break... Read more...
- 3Peanut Corporation Of AmericaThe decline of Peanut Corporation of America... what happened. This company dedicated to manufacture peanut products has shut their doors,--after an outbreak that caused people to get sick, and die o... Read more...
- 3DockerThey exploded onto the market with lightweight containers for virtualized software and were once valued at over a billion dollars; impressive for a startup. Now they're in serious financial trouble an... Read more...
- 3RateMyProfessor.comIt would be interesting for you to do social media/web companies.
- 3One of the options, to the only optionCompanies that brought in a product that set the standard. HD DVD v BluRay to only BluRay. Something like laptops having multiple different ports to a single one - USB. Companies that set the standard
- 3Jack and JonesHow did they get so big? I feel like basically everyones heard of them but I don't know anything about them.
- 3International Brotherhood of TeamstersPlease make a video about the teamsters company man!! So much to talk about this topic!! Proud teamsters local 324!!!
- 3Aegon NVAn absolutely massive company that most people don't know squat about
- 3Dyson-Kissner-Moran CorporationThis company pioneered the leveraged buyout, by buying Hubbard Co (Hapco) for $8,000 and a bank loan in 1958. I thick this story would make a great video.
- 3Australian Woolworths Supermarket chain.Woolworths is one of two Australian Supermarket chains that dominate the industry. Along with their main competition, Coles, they control nearly 80% of the Australian market. However, Woolworths ha... Read more...
- 3DD's discountsI think a video on how this company along with Ross Dress for less are so successful and whether its a good business plan for the future
- 3Ballast Point BreweryDude you have to make a what happened video about Ballast Point Brewery. They were bought by Constellation Brands in 2015 for $1Billion (with a B) and this month were sold off for an undisclosed amoun... Read more...
- 3Hydrogen vs. Electric VehiclesThe future of the automobile may very well depend on the success of one of these fuel sources supplanting gasoline. Despite the potential advantages and some early adopters of hydrogen, how and why ar... Read more...
- 3Retail Stores with Food ServiceEver thought of doing a cross company study of retail stores with snack bar/restaurant sidelines? Like... our Woolworth's in a Rochester, MN mall had a lunch counter off to the side... and our K-mart ... Read more...
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- 3Huion vs WacomHuion and Wacom are two big drawing tablet companies, and it could be hard to compare them... Unless you're Company Man.
- 3New Amsterdam VodkaTheir new partnership with the nhl or basically the company’s roots
- 3Fetch (Rise and Fall)Such an unknown company that used to be Dropbox. In the late 90s it was created and barely anybody uses it nowadays .
- 3APBAThey had a baseball game and a football game but when video games came, they died. I think it would be cool if you could see what made APBA special.
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- 3Grange co-opThis could be one of the How it started, or over-looked history. I have worked fro Grange co-op for about 3 years, it's a full service farm and ranch store based in Oregon. The store I work at is the ... Read more...
- 3Wyze LabsOver the previous year this company has blown up providing very competitive prices for smart home devices such as smart bulbs which can be bought at $7/ea or wyze cams which can be bought as low as $2... Read more...
- 3Asplundh Tree Experts Co.Asplundh tree experts started with three brothers in 1928. One was a tree trimmer, an electrician, the one who did finances. They were the first company to offer power line clearence for electric comp... Read more...
- 3Winsteads Coffeehad lots of stores back then but now all i see are old abandoned ones.
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- 3RALPH LAUREN CHAPSI think it would be a great idea so a established understanding of why was there a Chaps line from RALPH LAUREN and what happened to it.
- 3Macerich vs SimonThey’re both big shopping center/mall investors, but which one is better?
- 3Borden Dairy CompanyThey're filing bankruptcy, but I've never heard of them. What is this company's history and why are they filing for bankruptcy?
- 3Saberforge vs UltrasabersThe Star Wars fandom is obsessed with the main weapon of the films on buying their own customized hilt. These are two of the largest customizers out there.
- 3Chemical BankThe story of how Chemical Bank acquired Chase Manhattan Bank, and just called the whole company Chase, then later how its now the foundation of JP Morgan Chase would be an excellent show of great busi... Read more...
- 3PF FlyersHi Company Man, I remember seeing a pair of PF Flyers in the Sandlot as a kid, but I didn’t even know they were a real brand until recently when I have seen many people at school wearing them and MLB ... Read more...
- 3Social SecurityAn explanation of how it was designed to work and how it will fail for future retirees.
- 3TRW, Inc.TRW Inc. was an American corporation involved in a variety of businesses, mainly aerospace, automotive, and credit reporting.[2] It was a pioneer in multiple fields including electronic components, in... Read more...
- 3Navarro Discount PharmaciesExplain that CVS bought them and how they can use the company for expansion.
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- 3How they can survive ?I think this will be good cause it will explain how a company could have been saved for example say toys r us it will be intresting
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- 3Trailways Bus LinesThis company used to be Greyhound’s direct competition during the 60’s-90’s. I still do see them driving around, at a much much smaller scale. I’m not sure why they shrank, but I see to think that it ... Read more...
- 3BBK ElectronicsSecond biggest company worldwide for market share in smartphones, Just behind Samsung. But quite unknown...
- 3Cheba-HutI just saw your Culver's video and it immediately reminded me of Cheba-Hut. Cheba-Hut is a weed-themed sandwhich restaurant that started in Arizona in 1998. Their food is absolutely delicious and the ... Read more...
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- 3United WayThey were as close to a national charity powerhouse as it comes. Their giving has sharply declined nationwide over the last 20 years, mostly as technology and choice for donors has expanded.
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- 3The decline of new horizonsThe creator of the most popular online multiplayer game of all time club penguin
- 3SanitariumJust watched the video on Kelloggs and thought you'd find two separate tax exempt, seventh day Adventist owned cereal companies founded by a baker from the battle creek sanitarium in Australia and New... Read more...
- 3Texas Chicken And burgerthis is the only new franchise in the u.s that ive heard of and the only one i can eat at cause its halal.
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- 3Chris craft.Rise and fall of the number 1 boat builder in the world. The company split and the boat business is a shadow of what it once was. The other half is alive and well as a media company.
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- 3NascarThe history of the rise of the sport from the south to the whole country, and with the newest season kicking off it has a chance of being promoted by youtube!
- 3Horn & Hardart’s AutomatsAutomats were “all the rage,” invented in 1895 and peaked in popularity in the 1950s. They were the original fast-food restaurants. They all but disappeared by the end of the 1960s. A few automat conc... Read more...
- 3Rosa's pizzaI just never hear it brought up often and would like to hear more about this one
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- 3EggheadIn the eighties and nineties Egghead was a major retailer of computer hardware and software. They filed for bankruptcy in 2001.
- 3UbiquityThey make amazing wireless equipment at a fraction of the cost, what's their story?
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- 3TenTree Clothing CompanyI'm just intrigued on they got started. do they practise what the preach. How much haver they done for earth?
- 3Humorous entertainmentHumorous entertainment: They were the biggest children education games and now I don’t see them much now
- 3Steak-OutWhat happened to Steak-Out? Steak-Out delivers steak and associated sides to your house! They were very popular locally, but the the local location closed down over a decade ago. It seems they are sti... Read more...
- 3Rise and fall of FlybeIt's relevant right now, and people would like to know more about it!
- 3C & C sodaThey are really and only known in urban low income areas. I want to know their history of the business and why they are in poor communities.
- 3Oneida FlatwareI grew up in the ‘70’s and almost everyone I knew used Oneida Flatware. The company doesn’t seem to be as common as it once was. Why?
- 3Togo’s Great SandwichesWest Coast Submarine Sandwich Company which was part of Dunkin Brands.
- 3Power barsWhat happened? Where are They? How did they lose the power, granola, and protein bar race?
- 3Aereo, IncThey were about to disrupt the TV/broadcast industry in 2014, how did the decline so fast?
- 3Which WichTheir sandwiches are great, but I don't see many of them around for some reason.
- 3Gravity PaymentsThis is the company who's CEO took a massive pay cut to increase all his workers to a minimum wage of $70k a year or two back, so I think it'd be neat to take a look at that whole scenario and talk ab... Read more...
- 3The rise of beer mexican imports.The king of beers once used to be a domestic beer brand, now declining rapidly. Consumers are slowly changing to higher and more premium options like hard seltzer and mexican imported beer. Double dig... Read more...
- 3How coops work and if they’re successfulI think cooperatives are common enough to be worthy of a video and they’re really interesting businesses. You’ve also only mentioned them once in the Ocean Spray video and there’s a lot more to cover.... Read more...
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- 3Do ESOPs really work?Hi! Can you do a vid on why Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) generally fail and maybe a separate video about how it has succeed for any of the companies that did well by it? You kinda covered an... Read more...
- 3What happened to fresh choice?Because it was a good restaurant but all the restaurants keep closing
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- 3Kirkwood Mall and Gateway MallThis video compare two malls in the same city on opposite sides. One of which is doing extremely well and the other is struggling. I think it would be very interesting to see where they have gone wron... Read more...
- 3Goodrich Quality TheatresThis theatre chain started in 1930 by William Goodrich after he left his family's rubber manufacturing business in order to purchase the Savoy Theatre in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a chai... Read more...
- 3CEO Exodushttps://www.blacklistednews.com/article/76610/why-did-hundreds-of-ceos-resign-just-before-the-world-started-going-absolutely.html You have to wonder why so many major corporation CEOs have left the... Read more...
- 3Sees candies and Russel stover chocolatesWhy do sees candies and russel stover chocolates have same wrapping?
- 3The fall of Beeline FashionsOld multi level marketing. Homemakers would sell cloths and accessories at sales parties in there region.
- 3orlan mill photo studiosPhoto studio that used to be in malls, in other stores, etc. Have sever old photos with there logo printed in gold letters.
- 3Beckys aquarium worksI know this is a store in Joplin but she is known as the fish lady so....
- 3Cigna(Why They're Hated) Because they're one of the highest hated healthcare companies
- 3“Easy to Forsee Failing”It could be a new series! Companies that either failed or are headed that way. Companies that, in retrospect, were doomed from the beginning.
- 3I was thinking of the rise of kevin fiege.It is something I testing and focusing on a person who impacts many industries would be great.
- 3The rise and fall of PicnikThe photo editing software of our childhood just disappeared one day. Why? What happened?
- 3Zant BrainyThis was a "smart toys" store from the 90s and early 2000s that sold things like animal figures, puzzles, books, and other things like that. I remember going as a kid and their purple star covered car... Read more...
- 3Casey's VS Gum&GoThese are 2 very big convenient stores both headquartered in Iowa but are very different. Topics like gas stations pizza most people in Iowa if not the modest say is some of the best pizza.
- 3Team rubiconThey are a disaster response company that were were started by two marines
- 3RX BarsThey started off with only $10k and Kellog purchased them for $600 million dollars.
- 3MagnumI would like an explanation on how one name can describe two different products??
- 3Lou malnati’s pizzaI think it’s a company that a lot of people don’t know about and I think they should. They are the 3rd best rated pizza in the United States and I want people to know more about them.
- 3Marcus TheatersA lot of cinema buffs and movie goers i know seem to have to have issues with Marcus and its buying out of smaller theaters or even other theater chains like AMC. Would love to hear your opinions and ... Read more...
- 3Insect LoreIf you lived in the United States, you know this brand. You may not remember their name, but you've probably had a painted lady butterfly kit in elementary school, or maybe an ant farm? How did this c... Read more...
- 3Epiphone: From High-end to Cheap GibsonsIt’s just interesting to see how Epiphone went from a high end archtop brand to a Gibson cheapo brand
- 3Frusen GlädjéPLEASE DO A VIDEO ON Frusen Glädjé (Swedish for "frozen delight) ice cream. very unique ice cream of several flavors launched in 1981 by American Richard e Smith, grew to 50 states and ended 1993 afte... Read more...
- 3The decline of Freeway long distance companyThe Freeway long distance company was used as a free telephone long distance company that would give you free long distance minutes, in exchange for you having to listen to 30-second ads, it became so... Read more...
- 3Mazios Pizza chainA mid west pizza chain that is miles ahead of competitors! this would be a fun one to hear the story of, and see where they are headed!
- 3The rise of chi fiObscure Chinese companies Have been on the rise in the phone market and such but also in the hi fi industry and are getting great reviews, will they grow to dominate the industry like how japan compa... Read more...
- 3Straw Hat PizzaWould be an interesting look at a time before the boom of primarily delivery joints like Pizza Hut, Little Ceasars, etc. A look at the family sit down pizza joints that seemingly went away for many pe... Read more...
- 3AgriprocessorsAgriporcessors was once the largest meatpacking company until 2008, when a raid occurred where ICE found identity theft and child labor. It filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and went defunct later that ye... Read more...
- 3SheriffThe biggest company in the breakaway-state of Transnistria. They do everything from grocery stores to gas stations to providing mobile telephony services. They are (maybe too?) mighty and have a stron... Read more...
- 3US & Global News AgenciesMost of the "copy," stories, reports, videos, and photographs distributed in the major news media throughout the US is controlled by a handful of "news agencies" and "wire services." However, globaliz... Read more...
- 3K-tel empireIve always wondered as a kid seeing all those commercials for all their products and wondered what happened to them
- 3troop/ task force sneakersanything that was huge in the Golden Age of Hip Hop i would like you to cover because u do a daym good job
- 3History and brand recognition of the Orange music companyMany guitarists recognise the bright orange amplifiers that are a staple of the company, also orange's history is quite interesting.
- 3Zest Vs CoastI just think it would be a fun video. Both brands were giants decades ago and they were pumping out a lot of ads to get people to hop on the band wagon. Just look at some of these commercials. It's... Read more...
- 3Rise and fall of catalog showroomsOnce this industry was the darling of the stock market, with such names as Service Merchandise, H J Wilson, O G Wilson, Best Products, Edison and so forth. Then, in a short span of time, the industry ... Read more...
- 3Charlotte pipe and foundrythe make a ton plumbing pipe a fittings, and may be more. you use use it everyday and dont even realize
- 3ESL (Electronic Sports League)A video on how it got so big would be nice :).
- 3GenRadOriginally "General Radio", they were an early technology company, founded in 1915 and continuing to expand into new technology over the decades. Ultimately collapsed over the 1990s. Not as well-known... Read more...
- 3Quaker SteakQuaker Steak is a delicious wing restaurant with 43 locations and many different flavors of wings. I would love to see how this restaurant chain grew.
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- 3Havana ClubStarted as a Cuban brand then exiled to Puerto Rico. Now there is a Puerto Rican version produced by Bacardi and a Cuban version produced 50% by The Cuban Government and the other 50% by Pernod Ricard... Read more...
- 3EF Education FirstBigger than you know- One of the largest English training center chains in Russia, China, and Indonesia, travel company, study abroad programs, a Cycling team? Olympic Partnerships?
- 3Olestra/OleanThis fad-ish "tax-free fat" rose and fell in the late '90s or early '00s. It's not much of a story, but it was a big deal for a brief time.
- 3Accenture - the rise, fall and rise again!The complete turnaround of the company
- 3Soccer ComplexesIt's worth because I would like to learn of what has happened to Soccer Complexes from being a place we go every day to a place we go once a year.
- 3XaviantThis would be worthy because.....it is a DEEP history. Would be a perfect rise and fall.....and rise and fall again video lol. They made The Culling. A GREAT and one of the first Battle Royale games. ... Read more...
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- 3ZaibatsuFor those that don't know, Zaibatsu are large Japanese companies that are pretty massive with a specific structure featuring a family at the top. They seem pretty interesting, both in their structure ... Read more...
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- 3Casablance RecordsYes, on the surface it does not sound like much - a record company in the 70s. But look at the names - KISS, Donna Summer, George Clinton, The Village People just to name a few. You could say they alm... Read more...
- 3AdientThis company was created as a spinoff from Johnson controls and is struggling severely right now. Thay have 86000 employees worldwide and make car seats for almost every major OEM
- 3The History Of Good 2 GrowThis company sells juice for kids but with a twist they sell it in a bottle with a character as the top and have been doing so sense the early 2000s first known as In Zone Brands INC now known as Good... Read more...
- 3Visy IndustriesMost goods bought come in a cardboard box. Surely someone is the cardboard box king? Visy is one of the world's largest paper, packaging and recycling companies. This 70 year old business opened a new... Read more...
- 3LovisaThe rise of Lovisa... a young retailer specializing in fashionable costume jewellery. From Australia, it has grown to NZ, Asia, Europe and South Africa.
- 3CumminsLove your videos! Do one on Cummins. 101 year old company based in the Midwest with huge presence in the US, Mexico, India and China. Fortune 200, I believe. Main product is Diesel engines. They are p... Read more...
- 3Paris MatchWhat is the secret behind the huge international success of theis French magazine
- 3Trans World Radio (TWR)Story behind a multinational evangelical Christian media broadcasting in more than 275 languages and dialects. How does it operate and how influential it is. How is it financed?
- 3The Plain TruthIt was a major publication of Herbert W. Armstrong. It started in 1934. By 1986, The Plain Truth was published in 7 languages and monthly circulation was roughly 8.2 million every month. How did it fa... Read more...
- 3Captain dsIt's just a company just like long jhon silvers and I want to know how big it is and I'm sure anyone who has heard of it would love to know more
- 3Swiss watch brands- how do they competeSwiss watches are quite popular and there are many brands with diffrent price ranges competing for diffrent consumers- it will be interesting to take a look and see why they are so successful and how ... Read more...
- 3The rise and Fall of HartsHarts is a shampoo for dogs that causes seizure sores and many other health problems. There is a site that recorded these problems with many of these peoples pets dying. http://www.hartzvictims.org/20... Read more...
- 3Behringer (Music/Sound Equipment)The rise and fall, and rise again... Behringer is a company that seems to have an interesting history. It seems like they started small, grew, but then gained a bad reputation. However, now their repu... Read more...
- 3Mor Furniture Endless SalesHow does Mor get to have sales that last for years?
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- 3Sometimes SpouseThis franchising company had a great idea and a catchy name. However, the parent company, Sometimes Partners LLC had no clue what they were doing trying to franchise. They claim to have had over 50 lo... Read more...
- 3AkzoNobel GroupA lot of products, as far as I know, mostly DIY, are made by this company and they aren't just one, they have tons everywhere! i.e AkzoNoble Houston and many more. Fun Fact: I thought of this while... Read more...
- 3Tailored brands what happened.From a small company with no debt to what it is now. Jos a bank moores. Mens wearhouse mw cleaners
- 3The rise and fall of the NASL (1968 - 1984)This league was a big step In brining football (soccer) to the United States you can even see team names from the nasl in the MLS today.
- 3Lays And WalkersIn the uk Frito lay are called walkers and everywhere else it is lays, why is this
- 3Bally’s Aladdin’s CastleI would love to see the story of the fall of Bally’s Aladdin’s Castle. I worked for them from 1981 - 1984 ( you had to be at least 21 to work for them ). During that time Bally had become a billion do... Read more...
- 3Millenium Entertainment/ Our alchemy llc.Company started as first look studio from blockbuster purchased ventura distribution arc entertainment, anderson distrubution , at the time of bankrupt, it was the largest non studio entertainment dis... Read more...
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- 3Look in to Hymer Rv builder mfger.I watch some rv camper van channels like were the russos. They had an hymer rv but the company went under for embezzlement or something so they lost the vehicle.
- 3Maid RiteThe Springfield, IL location has a sign outside claiming it is the first drive through (built in 1921?). Some locations appear to be very normal and modern franchise locations while others, like the S... Read more...
- 3Why are there so many Super Wings stores in the OBXI was at the OBX last week and I saw Super Wings locations ACROSS THE STREET from each other! What's weird is that I can not find a larger owner or an online website. The employees told me that there ... Read more...
- 3the rise of digital mediaWith next gen consoles coming, and streaming platforms like stadia, i'd think it would be would make for interesting video, and to here your thoughts on how much longer things like DVDs, and 4K blue r... Read more...
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- 3Freedom MobileThis is a cheap alternative phone service in Canada, phone plans are super expensive here and this is the "no brand" version of the bigger companies like Rogers, Bell, Fido etc...
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- 3Netjets VS FlexjetThe two largest market share fractional private jet ownership companies in the world. Netjets owned by Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett) and Flexjet owned by Directional Aviation Capital (Kenn Ricci... Read more...
- 3Little ChefDo the rise and fall on one of Britains best known fast food chains at one point, going to merely a few locations.
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- 3National Hockey LeagueThe marketing of the league is terrible and it's too Canadian for some people
- 3Garrett's Popcornand has corporate offices in Chicago, Singapore, and Tokyo. Garrett Popcorn Shops. Founded in 1949. Chicago homegrown business. My hometown. With Love, from Movie Complex (Your comment gave me the... Read more...
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- 3Payless SupermarketsIt's a small store out in the midwest owned by Kroger. Do rise and fall
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- 3WT GrantsStill exist as a foundation. Ran from 1900 to about 1976. Mr Grant died about 1972. Offered free credit about 1975 to EVERYONE. Was there undoing.
- 3WAPA: The Water & Power Authority of the US Virgin IslandsWHERE DO I BEGIN?! They are HORRIBLE! The company is the ONLY source of water and power for 3 islands besides solar power and rain. The ENTIRE community HATES them, this includes young children. Th... Read more...
- 3Decline of "Record Breakers" toy carsRecord Breakers was a line of toy cars from Hasbro in the 1980s to 1990s. The motor used 2 AA batteries, and the car was usually fitted with 6 guide wheels (3 on each side of the car) so that it can m... Read more...
- 3bre-xbiggest gold fraud in world one owner committed suicide... suppose to be the largest gold find
- 3intu Propertiesintu, the largest shopping mall owner in the UK has gone into administration on 26 June 2020 with debts of over £4.5 billion. Worth looking at for ‘The Decline of...’
- 3Noah’s bagelsA video about the bagel restaurant chains that are apart the corporation
- 3OcadoSteady growth in home market (UK) against stiff entrenched competition, but now selling their tech to other retailers worldwide. Ups and downs e.g. a major fire, loss of contract with Morrisons in UK,... Read more...
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- 3Saars marketplaceThe decline. The store is just not the same. Doesn’t seem like they care about it. I would like to know why this is happening.
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- 3Andersen windowsCompany was founded in 1903, would be interesting to see how they've built their success over the years.
- 3Kingold scandalI heard of the chinese scandal kingold and i like you to talk about it
- 32 Part Miniseries in Standard OilStandard oil was a huge monopoly that kick started the antitrust movement at the beginning of 20th century. Part 1: Rise and Fall (breakup) of standard oil Part 2: Where the companies created by sta... Read more...
- 3MusiclandMusicland and by extension Suncoast, Sam Goody, Oncue and Media Play was part of a generation and the legacy of it is worth checking out.
- 3Onewheel Pint- The new fidget spinner?I just watched an ad about the brand new "Hoverboard" known Pint, or Onewheel Pint. Where did this come from?
- 3Airgas Vs PraxairCan you please compare Airgas an Air Liquide Company and Praxair-Linde
- 3The rise of Hungry Howie’sIt’s a great place to eat and they are a little expensive but I wanna know why they are still successful and in business as of right now
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- 3Eyemart ExpressWhy does it have multiple names around the US? How does it stack up to they're competitors?
- 3Greater’s Ice cream co.I work at a location in central Columbus,Ohio and it has an interesting history as it has been around since 1870. Greaters has been making strides in the ice cream market by being a high quality produ... Read more...
- 3Sponsors On JerseysWhen the NBA started putting sponsor patches on their jerseys a few years back, many people were against it. However, soccer teams have sponsors all over their jerseys and have done so for years.
- 3RatnersAn interesting story of a British businessman who practically killed his jewellery company by making far-from-flattering comments about the products he sells
- 3More like series idea, The history ofI think that this would be a good series because while you do go into the history of some companies I think it would be great to have a deeper dive
- 3Infinity SystemsInfinity Systems introduced many innovations and improvements to loudspeaker design. They played a key role in the development of the high end audio industry.
- 3California and the US automotive industryI think there is much to say about the emissions regulations over many years that has limited the availability of certain models for American consumers, as well as detuned versions of otherwise awesom... Read more...
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- 3Hoosier TiresIt’s inclusion in NASCAR Racing in the 90s is some of most controversial in motor sport. Also the fact that such a small company competed with Goodyear is amazing.
- 3STP fuel treatmentA type of fuel treatment that has been around for years and has helped countless people .
- 3Sporting goodsHello company man My idea for an episode would be to compare Dick’s Sporting Goods and sports authority. The two biggest sporting good chains in the US for a long time. even though Sports authority is... Read more...
- 3EdelbrockThe company was started in the 40s or 50s in the hot rod scene, it has grown over the years to be one the biggest aftermarket performance car parts companies in the world
- 3The baby Yoda/ the child fadThis has not happened yet but I'm expecting all that merchandise will sell out by December 2020.... Fad Alert!
- 3rubies costume co.They are the largest halloween costume maker in the world and I heard that they just filed for bankruptcy (possibly chapter 11?) Rise and Fall
- 3Briggs and StrattonWhy is Briggs and Stratton falling into bankruptcy, how did they get there?
- 3Snyder's of HanoverIm interested to know how they dominated the pretzel market
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- 3True vs. Trap: A series for investorsYou have analyzed more rises and falls of companies than probably anyone. You've likely seen some common patterns. Example video ideas (not limited to this): 1. True value vs. value traps 2. True... Read more...
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- 3SouqIt started as a Saudi company that sells stuff online like Amazon. Amazon bought it but now it's gone and replaced with amazon.sa
- 3What happened to Minyard food stores?I believe this topic worth a watch since its part of a brand that has existed a long time in my childhood but has been closed down for an unknown reason. Not only that but it would be interesting to f... Read more...
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- 3Traeger Grills vs PitbossThere is some wild stories surrounding the Traeger company, the Traeger Family, and how the Traeger family is now part of Pitboss pellet grills. Please Please dig into this one, would make an aweso... Read more...
- 3ShureOne of the world's largest producers of microphones, yet not a lot of people seem to know about it. Would be really interesting, especially how they are lagging behind some of the other manufacturer w... Read more...
- 3MemorexThis topic is worthy of a video because I know there are some people who own DVD-R discs.
- 3AmoraMy older half sister brought some bags of Amora ground coffee home from the food pantry; I saved a bag and really enjoyed the coffee.
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- 3US Shale BankruptciesReally interesting story of rise, fall, rise again, fall, potential rise again
- 3Atnt bellsouth mergerSee how atnt expanded and what became my of bellsouth.
- 3Kswiss shoes rise and fallHi Companyman, Kswiss were very popular in the beginning of the 2000s. I use to rock them in high school. I think it is worth a video because there was a time that it was such a hype. Now I don’t e... Read more...
- 3JDIrvingA private Canadian company that has planted over a billion trees, is currently building the new Canadian naval fleet, owns a hardware store chain, 5th largest trucking fleet in Canada, 4th largest pro... Read more...
- 3Behind The TeamYou can talk about multiple Sports Teams. Talk about how they were created and the impact on their respective leagues.
- 3Briggs & StrattonBriggs & Stratton is a long time running Small engine manufacturer. They have recently declared bankruptcy. They have a long and I'm sure interesting history that I would love to learn more about ... Read more...
- 3vitamin shoppe why its still heresince you did GNC I think you should do the success of vitamin shoppe since it is one of the companies that killed GNC.
- 3Marmon motorsBecause 1. it's an American company from your preferred nation ,for I'm a brit and 2. It's product was in a film that grosses over a billion at the box office Entitled "Age of extinction". If you no ... Read more...
- 3The Anaconda CompanyWhy is it not a great topic? Once a massive mining Corporation that is the poster child anti trust laws. The company rivaled in size and international status as GE and massive contribution to the stan... Read more...
- 3Hollywood Bread CompanyThis company was a bread maker from 1940-1990. Headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, anyone in the area has heard about it and where it sits along Young Circle. The company has a history from it's rise... Read more...
- 3video professorbecause people learned the easy way how to get everything done with computers!
- 3MastodonIt is just like Twitter, but is open-source, and I would love to see how this form of social media began raising. It isn't completely mainstream yet, but I do think it is getting there.
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- 3consolidated foods[consolidated foods for bigger than you know.] consolidated foods is BIG the beef, pork, poultry, and lamb. Matt toll co-founder & CEO Even ran McDonald's Beef supply for 25 years.
- 3Celestial Seasonings vs. TwiningsWhat are the similarities and difference with these tea companies? And how are they doing financially?
- 3Tex Critter's Pizza JamboreeAn AVG productions restaurant that lasted only 2 years (1982-1984) and then went bankrupt
- 3Techron CarsFor years Chevron had this advertising campaign for "Chevron Supreme with Techron" and the mascots were animated cars. They turned those cars into toys and those toys became collectible.
- 3NesteA Finnish oil company that made a major strategy shift and is now the largest producer of renewable diesel in the world.
- 3StüssyStüssy and supreme were at one point connected and I’m wondering why and how stüssy became a thing
- 3Ernst Home CentersThey had several highly publicized lawsuits and a failed attempt to open larger stores, which resulted I bankruptcy in mid-late 90's.
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- 3FonterraOne of the largest dainy exporters in the world, and owns many dairy related brands.
- 3loose cannon studiosIt's a little known company and I think you should review it and see if there is any more info will to find. I would also like you to bring light into one of my favorite childhood games: Tornado Outbr... Read more...
- 3Illinois tool works (company's you never heard off)a new video series about company's that you likely have never heard of
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- 3The Unique World of Princess AutoThey are a chain auto place in Canada and they aren't expanding much anymore
- 3Static shock- culture following - one of best cartoons ever - top 3 black superhero
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- 3Why they're successful: Nebraska Furniture MartStarted in 1937 by Rose Blumkin (A.K.A Mrs. B), NFM is the largest home furnishing store franchise in the US. They are able to still compete as a brick and mortar store in the online shopping era.
- 3Gordys country market(It was a grocery store in the Midwest) it seemed to be huge and thriving (opening new stores all the time) and were known for their weekly deals and then they went bankrupt and completely disappeared... Read more...
- 3The Greene TurtleThey're a restaurant that started out as a bar in Ocean City Maryland that only had 10 something beers on tap and barrels of peanuts and now they're a staple chain in the DelMarVa area and they're exp... Read more...
- 3Play N' TradeSimilar business to Game Stop. For me one location popped up but closed shortly after. It's interesting because it was nearly the same as Game Stop.
- 3NEXCOM (Navy Exchange Services Command)BIG changes going on. Turning to Walmart. People missing our mission statement is...
- 3Drano vs Liquid PlumrThere are many brands of drain opener out there, but Drano and Liquid Plumr are by far the two most popular. A video on those two brands and their backgrounds would be interesting, especially since Dr... Read more...
- 3Schick vs. GilletteThey were the originals and now there’s other start up companies that are spinning up the market.
- 3Seven Sisters oil companiesI have seen a short documentary on why these seven companies were extremely influential in their time merged, but I would like to see how you take this on in a video!
- 3fanucknown for their robots but they do a lot more ihan what most people know
- 3ESABThey were a huge provider of cutting and welding supplies in the US. Even had a monopoly on some products, but they’re rarely seen now.
- 3HertzHertz recently had split a created herc I think that it's video worty
- 3BeachbodyThis is a fitness company. I’m sure you remember all the P90X and insanity programs from the early 2000’a. Then they adopted a MLM styled program along side their fitness programs. Focus shifted and t... Read more...
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- 3How Noggin was madeI love Noggin!!!! So... Can u plz do a video of the channel and how it was made? PLZ VERY PLZ!!!
- 3The rise and down fall of sky VuBecause maybe other people would like to know why this Company is not well known now
- 3Family steakhousesThere used to be several chains of family steakhouses, for lack of a better phrase. I grew up in Ohio in the 70s and 80s, and there were Ponderosa and Bonanza steakhouses everywhere. I'm pretty sure n... Read more...
- 3Contour Action CamerasContour was different. They were even easier to use than the GoPro, and they were much more aerodynamic, making them ideal for the (then young) hobby of putting action cameras on RC planes. They were... Read more...
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- 3MacOS Vs. Windows 10These are both amazing software systems, Mac more recently showing up, and have been in fierce competition ever since.
- 3Yo kai watchYo kai watch is a series in Japan and that so well in japan but short lived in usa because people think it was a pokemon bootleg it really isn't a bootleg and yo kai watch has a anime that is short li... Read more...
- 3FunscapeThere were so few locations of this family amusement arcade center across the country (one of which was close to my home in Wilmington, DE) Regal created this compete with Chuck E. Cheese and other ex... Read more...
- 3Red Hat EnterpriseA company like now other that channel has seen before, in the the sense that they kinda don't own what they sell. I.E. They sell "free and open source softwere" meaning you get the same functionality ... Read more...
- 3CarSenseMy dad works there so I feel like it would be pretty interesting to learn about the history of the company
- 3Ford GumDoes this company have anything to do with the car company. They have the rights to big league chew I'm wondering what other products they have.
- 3Merch announcementThis wouldn’t be a whole video, but you could make a mercy announcement. Making merch on Teespring is easier than you would think. Many of your viewers would be really excited about Company Man merch.... Read more...
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- 3NikolaHuge IPO followed by a major short from a hedge and a suspicious exit by the founder. i.e. dirty proxy fight
- 3LovefilmThe predecessor to Nexfilx with a major presence within the UK which was acquired by Amazon in 2011 to break into the DVD by mail business and then completely integrated into Prime Video from 2017 wit... Read more...
- 3RedhatHow did they get big on open source software? How do open source software companies make many when their products code base is free to steal?
- 3PhotobucketThe Decline of Photobucket - What happened? They used to be great, but not anymore.
- 3KONICA MINOLTAI have a good idea on a company to do konica/Minolta. The do so much and are only known for cameras
- 3Hideaway PizzaI was at a Hideaway Pizza, when I looked on the back of a kid’s menu, and the trademark said “Hideaway Pizza 2”. Why is there a two? Was there already a Hideaway Pizza? Did the company split in two? I... Read more...
- 3Tasty CakeI don't think it's as known as Hostess and Little Debbie. I think the history of it would be interesting. Also, my dad's friend works for them
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- 3Pennsylvania Railroad/Penn centralDude.. Ir was the largest bankruptcy in the world, then after the merger, the next largest bankruptcy in the world. changed us history forever. Prr was the largest company in the world at the time of ... Read more...
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- 3Paul Newman salad dressingBecause I have never understood how the company can be nonprofit and who runs it now
- 3TV Guide NetworkThe rise & fall. Once the network was the go-to when you just had cable installed and wanted to look at your whole channel lineup but in recent years the channel changed its scope by getting rid o... Read more...
- 3TV By the NumbersThe decline, what happened? The website was the biggest website for TV news, TV listings, and even getting information on ratings for your favorite shows, but the website gradually abandoned all servi... Read more...
- 3Marshall FerretsExplain how this company has a MEGA MONOPOLY on the entire ferret industry including breeding. Every ferret in an American pet store come from Marshall Farms. They fix all of the ferrets so no one els... Read more...
- 3Generac Power SystemsLarge manufacturer of residential and industrial portable/standby generator systems. They are the leader in the industry.
- 3Decline of HomequartersIt was very popular home improvement store that my parents frequently visited when I was younger, had some nostalgia attached to it. I was sad to see it go under.
- 3PowergenixThis is a bit of a weird one. They where one of the first companies to publicly supply NiZn batteries to the consumer market. I personally owned quite a bit of their batteries as they wound up in my l... Read more...
- 3HPE & HPCan you make a video over the history of HP and HPE and how the company split in two separate company's? HPE makes server, storage devices and network equipment. HP makes laptops, desktops, dockin... Read more...
- 3LuxxoticaI got a GREAT idea/topic! Luxxotica! They own EVERY aspect of eyeglasses including manufacturing, distribution, store fronts, eye insurance companies, designer brand collaborations, etc. CHECK THEM OU... Read more...
- 3Paul MitchellJohn Paul Mitchell company seems like the perfect example of a company that’s bigger than you might realize.
- 3Avalon Healthcare CompanyAvalon Healthcare is a large senior living company that specializes in Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, and Hospice. Their facilities have been hit hard during this pandemic and it has been interestin... Read more...
- 3AlstomAfter the merger with Bombardier Transportation it has become of the most complete and powerful companies in the railway industry.
- 3Self storageI work for extra space storage and it is a very lucrative business we have many competitors such as public storage and CubeSmart and it seems that self storage is popping up everywhere could you put y... Read more...
- 3Bloomberg L.P.Bloomberg is a company that utilizes finances and explains the business models. I want Company Man to know how did the company get so big.
- 3HusqvarnaHusqvarna is a very old company and has changed industries many times since being founded in the 1600’s!
- 3CD-R KingA chain of discount electronics supply stores in the Philippines with 500 outlets at its peak, now a shadow of its former self with less than 10 especially when blank optical media gave way to cloud-b... Read more...
- 3Hunter ceiling fans and lights coJust wanted a comparison between hunter and Casablanca fan company’s all tho I’m a ceiling fan collector my self I just thought it would be interesting
- 3First Bus / First Group (British Brand)FirstGroup is probably one of the most hated companies outside London, I probably don't have to introduce first bus all you have to do is type in first bus or FirstGroup and click the news button. No... Read more...
- 3John's Arts & CraftsThis is my company, with four divisions; Education-With two new books coming out 1) Non-Fiction-History of the Ladybug-“History of the Ladybug “a new Book giving the reader methodical, logical, organi... Read more...
- 3Is the FREE domain a scandal? - Freenom!Freenom offers domains FOR FREE! Scandal or win?
- 3Akron children's hospital why they're successfulWhere I live in one of the biggest hospitals they own pretty much everything there's not much competitors and I'm not exaggerating on that so could you please cover it in a video
- 3Walls ice creamWalls ice cream I searched on google and I found that it's also called good humour
- 3SmartMusicHow was this company founded? And did the pandemic boost their business as music classes went online?
- 3Merrill LynchTheir rise to becoming the third biggest American investment bank and their fall during the financial crisis.
- 3Yo! Sushi - Struggling to ExpandIn the 2010s this British conveyer belt sushi bar tried to expand in the US, but ended up closing down its stores there. It has not been doing that well internationally recently, and has had to lay of... Read more...
- 3Happy's Pizza (rise)Metro Detroit area pizzaria chain that has added a great number of stores in the past decade. Known for their large menu and consistent quality.
- 3Dewey's pizzaBigger then you know. Midwest chain that is most people think is local but has over 70 location.
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- 3Raw organicJust research the owner Mr Josh kesselman, it's literally your type of company to profile, and it's global, and a lot of people know about it.
- 3Wakefern Food Corp.Unique organizational structure, one of the largest employers on the east coast with large and small format locations.
- 3Odd CompanysIt's about all of the odd and weird companys. Examples: Kongo gumi, the million dollar homepage. + More.
- 3The Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationThey've done a lot of great things over the years. Their hard work should be recognized.
- 3World’s Finest ChocolateWe all remember selling these $1 chocolate bars to our classmates in elementary school for fundraisers.
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- 3Wheels UpWheels Up is a private jet company that is looking to change the industry. They were founded in 2013 by CEO Kenny Ditcher who previously created a separate company named NetJets which he sold to Warre... Read more...
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- 3Pappy Van WinkleCould you please do a video on Pappy Van Winkle? How and why it became the worlds most coveted and sought after bourbon. It’s almost impossible to get your hands on a bottle and even more impossible i... Read more...
- 3Pacific TheatresThey filed for bankruptcy this week, which is a chapter 7 bankruptcy. They will not reopen anytime soon. We need to know what happened to them.
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- 3Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E/PGE)Privately owned utility company on Fortune 500. Recently came out of bankruptcy. How can a utility company go bankrupt and what happens to the energy grid? State of California propped it back up again... Read more...
- 3MaerskI always see their shipping containers, is that all they do, are they a bigger company than just shipping?
- 3Companies Over 1,000 Years OldThere are a few companies around the world more than 1,000 years old that are still operating today. There's half a dozen or so in Japan. The UK's royal mint company is over 1,100 years old. The Staff... Read more...
- 3Frito Lay VS Wise Snacks Vs Herr'sThey all make similar snacks and I was curious as to see who does it better. In case you think Im being confused with the wise store, this is different. Just look up wise snacks
- 3Black cat fireworksHow profitable are fireworks when they are illegal in so many states? The dangers involved, how many fires are started by firework misuse. How do people get them here to sell? There is so much you can... Read more...
- 3Sky GroupHow did they go from a small satellite tv channel to the number 1 pay-to-view tv provider in the uk?
- 3Mercedes Benz vs Audi vs BMWMercedes started the Car industry and these are its (only strong) rivals!
- 3Clayton homesClayton homes is the largest manufacturer of mobile and modular homes.
- 3McCormick & Schmick’sThis is a great restaurant that serves steak and seafood. Based in Portland, Oregon. It’s a business that is large enough to call it a chain, but not huge enough to call it a large chain. I think a... Read more...
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- 3The PGA tourTiger woods was the face of golf and after he stopped golf struggled for a while. Then when he won the masters and covid came around, people consider those things to have saved golf
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- 3Shake weight FadThis product was so popular. Women were hooked on these infomercials and then all of them stopped instantly. Even South Park made an episode on them. Can you explain why they were so popular when the ... Read more...
- 3McCain Foods: bigger than you knowOne of the biggest and most recognized food brands in the world that's hardly recognized in the US because it's mostly in foodservice
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- 3Bluegreen VacationsThis is a company that sells timeshares with a pyramid scheme organization. I'd love to hear what The Company Man has to say about this company
- 3Minnesota Educational Computing CorporationA now defunct Company created by the Minnesota State legislator in 1973 which created educational computer games such as Oregon Trail, Number Munchers & Word Munchers
- 3PaycomThe rise of Online Payroll & human resources provider Paycom Technology Inc. based in Oklahoma City, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the fastest growing Publicly traded companies
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- 3the rise and fall of robin's donutsrobin's donuts was based in canada but then tim hortons came along. Robin's donuts used to be dominant in fact my father was a baker for robin's before it went into decline
- 3Top 5 Business RivalriesYou could do the largest companies with the most intense rivalries, ranked and how one got the competitive advantage over the other with practices, and who won/is winning in the end.
- 3Supermarket music broadcastingThe companies behind the companies, such as the music we hear when we go to the shops, who came up with the idea of in-store music, trends, and the evolution of store broadcast devices.
- 3Romano's Macronni GrillA great idea for higher end Italian food restaurant that fizzled out.
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- 3The Second CityThe Second City is a legendary comedy theater chain who helped create comedy icons and where many legendary performers got their start. They recently went through an ownership change and Second City h... Read more...
- 3Lou Malnati's PizzeriaLou Malnati's is a Chicago stable and a pioneer in Chicago style pizza a.k.a. deep dish pizza. https://www.loumalnatis.com
- 3The Rise and Fall of Fleischer StudiosFleischer Studios is an animation studio pioneer and was Disney's original rival in their early years. With characters like Betty Boop, Popeye and Superman, it's sad that they are basically forgotten ... Read more...
- 3Lagardère S.A. Bigger Than You KnowLagardère S.A. is a huge French corporation that had it's fingers in every business at one point. https://www.lagardere.com/group/home-page-site-284.html
- 3FilmFreewayFilmFreeway is a website that allows aspiring screenwriter and filmmakers to submit their works to festivals and contests. They seem shady as hell but I'll let you all decide that! https://filmfreewa... Read more...
- 3CoverflyCoverfly is a website that helps aspiring writers connect to industry professional and submit their screenplays to contests. They seem pretty scammy in some ways but that's what aspiring writers have ... Read more...
- 3SEK StudioSEK Studio is an animation studio based in North Korea that worked on not only North Korean propaganda but bootleg Disney knockoffs and even did outsource animation for The Simpsons Movie. https://ww... Read more...
- 3Pat and OscarsChain of family dining casual Italian food from the mid 2000s
- 3EvergrandeGiven the media hype as the "Next Lehman Brothers" it seems pretty obvious
- 3Bob's Red MillMy perception of their widespreadedness might be biased due to my living on the West Coast where so many people are health conscious, but they serve that customer base so well, giving especially those... Read more...
- 3FlipkartThe company was bought by Walmart in 2018 for $16 billion dollars. It is giving Amazon a run for their money in one of the largest markets in the world, India.
- 3Rogue FitnessPrivately held company that supplies all weightlifting, strongman, CrossFit competitions and almost every home/garage gym has at least some or all equipment from them. During the pandemic they were ou... Read more...
- 3Constant ContactHistory of Email Marketing Software company Constant Contact
- 3Escobar phone company scandalI know this idea is from last year, but it it quite interesting how they're able to do what they do with their devices P.S.- You should start telling people about this site a lot more so they use i... Read more...
- 3MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-Op)Significant decline over the past decade. The Canadian REI, the company was recently acquired and turned into a private company. May be interesting to tackle this company in the context of the executi... Read more...
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- 3Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurants versus Lawry's Brand of SeasoningMost of us are going to be familiar with the Seasoning probably won't know it's history, or that the line of upscale steak houses still operates today. Yes, the seasoning line that started with a spec... Read more...
- 3no name / President’s Choice of loblaws inc.President’s Choice and ESPECIALLY no name have an extremely different reputation than any other store brands in Canada. no name in particular had not seen a large brand refresh since it’s launch in th... Read more...
- 3Five Star PizzaThis is the best "fast food pizza" chain I have ever had. The idea came to me while watching your White Castle video. Five Star Pizza operates out of tiny locations similar to white castle. Plus they ... Read more...
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- 3Discovery KidsCompared to Nickelodeon and Disney Channel, I feel like the plots of the shows on Discovery Kids were more creative. Why did the channel get shut down?
- 3FutureshopCanadian retail electronics store that went out of business in the early 2010s
- 3What happened to clippy (the ms office assistant)What happened to the ms office assistant? Is clippy still a thing? I know some people like my mom still have a hard time using windows 10, and could benefit from the implementation of an ms office ass... Read more...
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- 3Beef-a-Roo roast beef chain restaurantsThis 50+ years small family-owned restaurant chain in the Rockford, IL area has been sold and is set to expand quickly in the next few years.
- 3R.J. ReynoldsDid this Winston-Salem man find today's success after he found the Camel brand and culture?
- 3J&J Snack FoodsSeems good for a "bigger than you know". I'm an investor and recently came across this and was surprised.
- 3Best Company InternshipsPerhaps a slightly different format, but it would be really interesting to hear your take on best Internship programs from the past to present day. How have interns become leaders of some of the most ... Read more...
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- 3ScreenlifeThey were the board game company known for creating the popular “Scene It?” franchise, before being purchased by Paramount.
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- 3Figaro's pizzaNot sure how big of a company they were but I'd love to see a video on Figaro's pizza .
- 3Hershend family entertainmentThis company owns 26 properties like, dollywood, silver dollar city, and the harlem globetrotters. This would be a great why its successful video.
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- 3Deer park waterThe packing of the water bottle says since 1873. But I don’t believe in 1873 people bought water
- 3Raymour & FlaniganHow did the company become such a furniture giant on the East Coast? I would like to know.
- 3Taco CabanaThis a really good taco pace/restaurant that I’ve seen close down stores slowly and has been going downhill for some time. It could be in the series of the downfall of taco cabana. I’m sure not a lot ... Read more...
- 3Ford’s GarageIt’s a new and upcoming casual dining concept from southwest Florida. They’re expanding all over the country currently. Reasons behind their success are their 1-4-7 restaurant culture and their guest ... Read more...
- 3The Rice KingdomThe area in the southeast centered around Charleston, SC was once called the Rice Kingdom especially dure to its production of Carolina Gold Rice. Although Rice is more popular now than ever, why is s... Read more...
- 3Agatha Christie Ltd.– The Amazing StoryAgatha Christie is the world's bestselling fiction author and the world's most-translated author, with over two billion of her books sold worldwide. Now, a century after the publication of her first b... Read more...
- 3PriceSmart Latin AmericaIs this the same as Costco? They offer a lot of Kirkland products, the confirmation is almost identical to Costco, but it is not called Costco. I’ve hear it was developed by the guys from Price afte... Read more...
- 3Herbalife Nutrition LtdHerbalife Nutrition Was Founded as Herbalife In 1980 By Mark Hughes Herbalife Is A MLM Company that sells diet shakes skin cremes and many more
- 3Newmont Gold CorpThe largest gold mining operations company in the world. How did they become so successful?
- 3Companies that failed to expand onto other CountriesHere are some examples: Best Buy in Europe Xbox and Taco Bell, eBay in Asia Google and Mattel in China McDonalds in Caribbean Starbucks in Israel WalMart in anywhere else
- 3BurgerimHistory and controversy, franchisees losing thousands of dollars, most locations forced to close or fend for themselves, CEO who’s fled the country but continues to sell idea abroad, company is being ... Read more...
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- 3Digital equipment corporationVery significant company in IT history, was once second to IBM, but failed to keep up, interesting story from both a corporate and IT point of view
- 3The Giant Company vs. Giant Food of Maryland, LLCBoth are supermarkets with a similar name. I would like to know more of what’s different between the two. Interestingly, they’re both owned by the same parent company.
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- 3Guiding LightThe longest lasting soap opera in history, beginning during the Depression and lasting over a century before ending in 2009 after a record 72 seasons.
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- 3Flappy BirdWhy was this app so popular and why did the creator take it down when it was making alot of money what happened??
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- 3Fads: Bean Bag ChairsThey had their fifteen minutes of fame. How and why did we get here?
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- 3Deutsche TelekomCompany Based in Telecommuncation services expanded internationally
- 3BroadcomThey are about to acquire VMWare. They are one ofnthe largest chip designers with a long history of acquisitions. For such a big company they are largly unknown.
- 3Hollywood AccountingMany major blockbuster films, such as Return of the Jedi, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Forrest Gump, and the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy do their accounting so that they technically... Read more...
- 3Canadian Banks - Bigger Than You KnowCanadian banks are some of the biggest banks operating in the U.S. and the Western Hemisphere, including TD, which is in the Top 10 U.S. banks following a string of acquisitions, BMO (in the top 20 wi... Read more...
- 3AmscotThis place I've only seen in Florida. But it's a business that seems like a scam. But they have commercials and shops everywhere. It's a loan business. How are they still in business at all?
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- 3Chase vs Capital One vs Citi vs Wells FargoIf you live in the United States of America and have a bank account chances are it's from one these main banks. They control daily aspects of our lives.
- 3Bunnings WarehouseI don't think you haven't done videos about any companies/retail stores from OUTSIDE North America. For example, I think you should talk about a hardware store chain in Australia and New Zealand calle... Read more...
- 3ABC StoresABC stores are extremely successful in Hawaii (sometimes having 3 on the same block) and Las Vegas- but nowhere else. How are these stores so wildly popular and why don’t they expand outside of their ... Read more...
- 3The rise and fall of licensed gamesThrough out the early 2000s and late 2010s there was a trend in the game industry called licensed games where people makes games out of a already existing IP I want to know the history of licensed gam... Read more...
- 3Army & Air Force Exchange ServiceIt's a unique store that the government supports but it's also publicly traded. It's a military store system and has a very interesting story.
- 3Multiple companies: Where are they now?Not a company per se, but a retrospective to look at some recent examples of companies and brands that have disappeared or have seemingly disappeared. For example, Blockbuster, Radio Shak, Circuit Cit... Read more...
- 3Pappas RestaurantsA very big restaurant business in the Houston area and other areas of the United they have Mexican restaurants seafood restaurants burger restaurants bbq restaurants a steak place it would be very int... Read more...
- 3Gap x Yeezy (Kanye West’s Brand)Kanye Wests Collaboration with Gap can potential(already is) breathe new life into the brand.
- 3NUMMI - Toyota & GM joint ventureIn the early 1980s, GM needed to figure out how to build high quality, cheap small cars. Toyota needed to start manufacturing cars in the US to avoid tariffs the US Congress was considering. Toyota ha... Read more...
- 3Voodoo why their hatedthe company that has so many games its insane on mobile
- 3BombardierHow they were once on track to disrupt the Airbus-Boeing duopoly, but after one failed programme (the CSeries), they sold off pretty much their whole aerospace division, leaving only their business je... Read more...
- 3bareMineralsthe rise and fall! when leslie blodgett sold her deluxe original mineral foundation on qvc in 1995 it was an instant hit and when she officially launched bareMinerals they skyrocketed to success. some... Read more...
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- 3Bally SportsHow did they go from a not well known company to a big sports company thats kinda secretive
- 3AlbaneseThis company is a fast growing candy chain that's only factory is 10 minutes away from where I live
- 3Arbitron / Nielson AudioThey are a controversial company that designed the PPE (Portable People Meter), are credited for "ruining radio sound", and are bigger than you know by largely being the people who tell what ratings a... Read more...
- 3Poke BrosThis chain appears to be popping up everywhere right now, and I think it would be interesting to learn more about them.
- 3Boba Tea in the USBoba Tea in the US. Maybe Teaspoon! They are starting franchising and have opened like 30 stores and only started 5 years ago, maybe even find a bigger company
- 3An update to the Sony videoThe last video was a good one, but an update and a bit longer with a lot of detail. Not within the entertainment side, but all of the areas of the company.
- 3Sierra Entertainment And Universal InteractiveI'n 1979 Ken And Roberta Williams Liked Video Games While Roberta Played Colossal Cave Adventure While The Same Year The Williams Couple Fouded Online Systems They Produced High Quality Games And ... Read more...
- 3Bonchon vs bb.q chickenThese are two of the largest Korean fried chicken chains expanding rapidly in the US.
- 3Amazon 4 starAmazon has been doing brick and mortar stores in malls for a while. How has this impacted the industry ?
- 3ACME and Safeway: Why 2 Names.I went to an ACME in Delaware and they had the exact same brands as Safeway.
- 3Tillman Fertittanot a company but a man that owns a lot of companies and different things would be interesting to cover how he got so successful and I think it would be a cool story
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- 3Bobs BarricadesThese barricades are literally everywhere. They are used in all road and building construction. The orange barricades you see on the highway. I used tAo see ACME barricades? (I think thats the name), ... Read more...
- 3Ranch 99 Supermarkethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Ranch_Market This chain is known in suburbs with a high percentage of Chinese in the area.
- 3MakitaDiy so big now and there a lot of trades people out there. Dewalt will be cool 2 with there sister brands under them and maybe milwakele 2. Im just a home owner have no trade skills but own about 3 k ... Read more...
- 3Hills and AmesTwo separate, yet similar companies that started in the Northeast, the former of whom was absorbed into the latter. Both are gone now. My mom really loved going to them while they still existed in Roa... Read more...
- 3CoverGirlI just want Company Man to explain the history of the successful cosmetic brand.
- 3Blue Bird CorporationAs one of the nation's largest school bus manufacturers, what has driven them to be the most successful school bus manufacturer we see on the roads today?
- 3BF GoodrichShould be a "switching industries", because before they became famous for tires, they actually did flooring for houses. I saw ads for them in early 1960s Readers Digests my grandmother had, and was li... Read more...
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- 3EdselActive for only 3 model years, this ill-conceived and ill-timed brand was a failure for Ford but probably ahead of its time in many vehicle features.
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- 3Huggies vs. Pampers vs. LuvsThe big three diaper brands and how they compete with one another. (Ironically, P&G owns both Pampers and Luvs)
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- 3GreggsIt’s worthy as your YouTube channel hardly covers foreign / uk companies and also greggs Being a bakery chain is a very unique as with bakery goods it’s hard to keep consistency of products like in fa... Read more...
- 3The beginning of Harper Collins publisheinhingThis video idea talks about Harper Collins publisheing I really want to know how thier started and I think others want to know aswrll
- 3StorckThey are a worldwide German-based candy company, known for brands such as Riesen, Werther's Original and others.
- 3RoncoOne of the many companies whose products are advertised through infomercials.
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- 3XPO Logistics- Why They're SuccessfulXPO Logistics has only been around for 10 years, but they are now all over the nation and now even has operations in Europe.
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- 3(suggestion)Just for fun... See if you can get some super famous voice actors to do some vids for you. Like Mike Rowe or Kelsey Grammer or since your focus is on business how about Warren Buffett ????
- 3Sweetwater SoundWorld's largest online musical instrument supplier. 1.1 billion annual sales. Started by. Self-made guy named Chuck Surack. He started the biz in his 1960's Volkswagen van. He now owns about 25 busine... Read more...
- 3Chicken Salad ChickI didn't know about it until I went to Florida and when I did it was always popular and filled with people. Doesn't seem like a concept that would be big but it is.
- 3Old DiminionAnyone who's been on the highway has seen an Old Diminion truck. Lots of them, and for a long time. Saw a commercial for them during college football. Who are they, who is this for? I imagine they are... Read more...
- 3Type-MoonCan you make a Why They Are Successful episode about the Company who made Tsukihime and the Fate series?
- 3Jeni’s Ice CreamThey seem to be growing steadily and make a fantastic product.
- 3ArthurBigger than you know - they started out as a series of books, then adapted themselves as a TV show and other things.
- 3AiwaI remember seeing them everywhere in 90s and today I don't see any but they are still around
- 3Braum's Employee ReputationBraum's employees often remark on how terrible their work experience is when they worked at braum's, whether it be unreasonable standards, poor working conditions, poor equipment, and overall scummy p... Read more...
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- 3Standard BrandsBoth of my parents worked as managers for this company, and I know the company was basically destroyed by the likes of Home Base and Depot, but it would be awesome to hear your take.
- 3Corner BakeryI work at the company as front of house and the computer recently filed chapter 11 bankruptcy and would be interested to see how they got to that point
- 3Starbucks vs DunkinThey are similar and loved by the people. Would be interesting to see a vid comparing the two and settling the debate on which one is better
- 3Old Bay seasoningOne of the most notorious seasoning blends, unique founder history, deeply rooted in Maryland culture, is delicious
- 3FloSportsPioneered video streaming niche sports, such as lower level college sports, marching bands, gymnastics, minor league sports, and dirt track racing. All for one yearly subscription.
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- 3Carrabba's Italian GrillThere's tons of interesting info about the company available as well as being a nation wide company. Maybe even do one video for Bloomin' Brand restaurants as a whole looking at the rises and falls of... Read more...
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- 3Diary of a wimpy kid vs big NateThey are simalar and even though Diary of a wimpy kid is more popular big nate has a show but wimpy kid has 6 movies so who is better?
- 3E.l.f. Make upIt apparently keeps coming up with brand name make up dupes. Is the formula even safe? How is it becoming a major competitor for name brand make up but still cheap and affordable compared to those nam... Read more...
- 3World WrapsWas just talking with a friend about this the other day. It seemed like in the late 90's/early 2000's there were World Wraps everywhere--in every mall. I liked the Thai Chicken wrap or Samurai Salmon.... Read more...
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- 3Feastables vs Hershey’sSince a YouTuber comes the market wanting to compete with the Biggest Brand on the Plannet is it that and how it changes the Marketing for Both brands to be better then each other to come on Top. What... Read more...
- 3PaperviewGrowing up in my era I feel like Paperview and HBO kinda trended these new streaming apps
- 3BiggbyWhat is it about this coffee shop chain that is making it blow up in popularity?
- 3Pullman railroadOwned by the son of Abraham Lincoln at one point, Strikes, antitrust cases, repurchased competition and subsequent antitrust cases, pullman isn't well known NOW but had a fascinating history that I've... Read more...
- 3Fast-food playgroundsThey seemed to be so popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, but seem to have been disappearing from the scene. McDonald's still has them and still puts them in new and remodeled restaurants. I would li... Read more...
- 3Hilco Real EstateIt'd be interesting to go in-depth with companies who are in charge of liquidating stores.
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- 3BeiersdorfThey are a German company known for brands such as Nivea and Eucerin
- 3BlockheadsI loved Blockheads and so did my co workers. It was a great place to go for good tacos, burritos and margaritas. But I notice the one near me closed down, plus others closed as well…can’t really find ... Read more...
- 3Bird vs LimeThese are by far the 2 leading scooter companies in the U.S. and have grown a lot since first popping up in 2017 and it seems like the industry will consolidate into one company worldwide.
- 3New FlyerWhile many people think of New Flyer as North America's main public transit bus manufacturer and their Xcelsior buses, New Flyer had also been adapting to of transit bus needs with the acquisitons of ... Read more...
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- 3Paul Allen companiesI think you should consider a video on the multiple, far-reaching companies of the late Paul Allen, following his exit from Microsoft. He did significant things for his hometown of Seattle, which does... Read more...
- 3Kilwins Chocolates & Ice CreamIt's a really good chocolate & ice cream embeded in American culture and the history of it is really cool.
- 3SandalsThey are known for their all inclusive resorts for couples but also own Beaches, which serve families and kids.
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- 3Video Request: Exploring the story of SobeysVideo Request: Exploring Sobeys Dear Company Man, I hope this message finds you in good health. As an avid viewer of your insightful YouTube channel, I have always found your videos analyzing th... Read more...
- 3BurberryThe many ups and downs of this fashion company and how they managed to make a comeback
- 3Paradox InteractiveWhy this game company became so successful despite the games they make being in a niche category
- 3Arthur Treacher'sThis seemed like it was a big chain back in the day, but now there are only two left (one just reopened after being closed for a while). We drive an hour to eat there. I'd be interested to know what h... Read more...
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- 3Johnson/Evinrude MotorsSo much to unravel - Johnson started in 1903, Evinrude in 1907, two of the oldest engine manufacturers. Johnson almost went under in the depression, was bought by Evinrude (then Outboard Motors Corpor... Read more...
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- 3Lambert’s CafeIt’s a really cool restaurant where they throw bread rolls at you. There’s only 3 location, and they’re all run by different siblings
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- 3The tragic history of Schlitterbahn waterparksThere is a lot of insane history from Schlitterbahn, such as how the death in the kansas park didn't effect the original parks that somehow still remain open today...
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- 3Dot's PretzelsIt's a company started small by Dot and grew to one of the largest pretzel makers in the US in under 10 years. They were aquired by Hershey and now two years later Hershey announced they are closing t... Read more...
- 3Other countries companysYou could do a series where we explore the world's biggest companies, not just america's.
- 3Big ChickenShaquille O'Neal's newest restaurant, which is planning to explode over the next few years. This needs an "expanding near you?"
- 3The Rejection HotlineBecause The Rejection Hotline used to be a VERY popular prank call company that was shut down in 2013 & it was extremely popular as a kid too. It started in the early 2000’s I believe
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- 3JägermeisterI don't the history of it. But i would be interested in knowing. Its very common here in the Midwest.
- 3VolcomBecuase of the Maui fires and volcom is an Hawaiian brand, also their clothing is cool
- 3Books Kinokuniya - Switching IndustriesIt’s a large international bookstore chain from Japan that was initially focused on selling lumber and charcoal, before moving in 1927 to Shinjuku, where they started selling books.
- 3BlistexBigger than you know - known most famously for their lip products carrying that name but responsible for more than that
- 3SmileDirectClubSmileDirectClub has crashed since they went public in 2019, but the idea seems good... what happened?
- 3The decline of modellsModells was such a huge staple in terms of buying sporting goods and even gave dicks sporting goods competition for certain years. However I’ve noticed a few modells near me (New Jersey) and modells i... Read more...
- 3Braums Ice cream and DairyBraums is a growing family based fast food chain and small grocery store. With many locations in Texas, Oklahoma and a few other states. They have excellent ice cream and their milk is the better than... Read more...
- 3JohnsonvilleJohnsonville is an American compaany you probably know for their sausage, including German-inspired bratwurst
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- 3O'Charley'sThey've closed locations abruptly, if this continues they could go into bankruptcy. We need to make sure why this is happening.
- 3Hamilton BeachHamilton Beach is a company known for their small appliances but also owns other brands including Proctor Silex
- 3HighlightsChanging an industry: how it became the first magazine geared towards children
- 3Penguin PointRise and fall of Indiana based chain known for tenderloins, burgers, and crinkle fries. https://penguinpoint.com/about-us/
- 3Chuy'sVery big Tex Mex restaurant in the United States they started in Austin they have over 100 locations how did they get so big?
- 3GTEThis was one of the largest phone companies, then Bell Atlantic took over and became Verizon
- 3Micon CinemasAll the movie theaters in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls are owned by Micon. They even have one in the Oakwood Mall. They are doing pretty well right now and one theater has reclining seats!
- 3Controversies of Vanilla Gift VisaThere has been an ongoing controversy since 2022 about a certain Visa gift cards (Vanilla Gift) that were being tampered with prior to being shipped to retail and pharmacy stores. (Numbers being marke... Read more...
- 3AlienwareEarly 2000's Alienware was something to behold. Everything from the Aesthetic to the hardware was iconic, and it made Pre-built PC actually reasonable to buy. Then they were purchased by Dell, and it'... Read more...
- 3Yahoo! Mail Vs GmailI use both Yahoo! Mail and Gmail for email and yet, like most people, I know they are both different in more ways than one.
- 3CNBCTalk about the channel's early years, it's airing of documentaries, "American Greed", and CNBC having trouble with airing other true crime shows.
- 3Privatization of Japanese Railways: how that worked out?In Japan, a lot of railways were owned by the state/local governments until private companies at first emerged in 1910s to become successful, and then Japanese government decided to privatize most of ... Read more...
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- 3Nick, Jr. and Nick @ NiteUsers need to be reminded that there are two other sides to Nickelodeon.
- 3DVD Vs. VHSPlease explain the differences and similarities between the two formats.
- 3Dom.Ru vs RostelecomThey are the two largest internet providers that are also going beyond their core business by providing cable television, telephony and even intercom services to the apartment buildings, alongside the... Read more...
- 3C-SPANChanging an industry: how they became a cable network (along with two more) to televise the U.S. Congress
- 3Pizza Pie CafeThis is a Pizza buffet chain that has been growing I think and it’s really fun and quirky!
- 3Rhino video gamesRhino video games have peaked my interest, I am interested on learning the rise and fall as GameStop bought them in 2007. The decline of Rhino Video Games. What happened?
- 3Why Did UPC collapse?It was a prominent Internet and TV Provider in Europe made in collaboration with Liberty Global and Philips, before forcing to sell off assets to companies like Vodafone and Telekom. But why that happ... Read more...
- 3Smalls SlidersUp and coming company that is taking the Canes formula to the sliders market. I've seen quite a few locations popping up over the past few years. It looks like they are taking it to the next level and... Read more...
- 3NTV Plus vs Tricolor“Russian DirecTV vs Dish” Rivalry that started a bit later, but is prominent among many people in Russia, and those TV Providers have been having a huge following with their special channels that they... Read more...
- 3Green MillIs a restaurant is Minnesota that is successful there. However, I'd like you to talk how they failed the Wisconsin market. There was one in Eau Claire and Menomonie. They both closed. They might of h... Read more...
- 3Super One Foods - Why They're SuccessfulSuper One Foods is a regional chain of Grocery stores located in the Northwoods Region of the United States (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan) It is loved by locals and is quite successful but, similar ... Read more...
- 3The Danske Bank Scandal - A Simple OverviewIn late 2010s, Danske Bank was faced with scrutiny after the governments of Baltic states and Russia found out that the Banks subsidiaries were used for money laundering in Rubles, and were used by ma... Read more...
- 3lin's BuffetI've never seen a video talked about the buffet so it'll be interesting to see if the reputation of the restaurant is good or not over the years.
- 3Bricks & MinifigsI work at a BaM location and the company recently opened their 100th store! Seems to be new stores opening all the time and I feel like it could make a great “Expanding Near You” video. They deal in L... Read more...
- 3NCRFounders of the cash register. 150 y/o company, had a recent split in the company and a complete shift of focus. Would love to see a video over this.
- 3popshelfI feel that this company has suddenly risen to popularity, and gives some fierce competition to Five Below.
- 3Hamburger StandIt’s a sister company of wienerschnitzel, and is connected to Tastee freez. At the same time all 3 stores are run by Galardi Group which would be interesting to hear about the main company creating th... Read more...
- 3Grocery Outlet Bargain MarketCould you do a video on this one? I could have sworn you made a video about GOBM but maybe my mind is failing me. I visited one for the first time yesterday (at time of typing) and was fascinated by... Read more...
- 3Tidal, Qobuz, and DeezerThese are 3 big players in the streaming high quality music. They all have lots of history, different innovations, and scandals. They compete with Apple, Amazon, YouTube and Spotify too. They actually... Read more...
- 3Deluxe MediaThe company has been around for over 100 years. It used to be a cornerstone of the film industry. But has struggled to find its way since the studios went digital. I would love to know the history of ... Read more...
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- 3Lamb WestonThis is a very old company that is still going. It was bought by Conagra and then recently spun off into their own company again in 2016 and have since grow their EBITA drastically. It has made McDona... Read more...
- 3The Decline of ExpressThey recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and are closing down stores, this would be perfect for a company decline video!
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- 3Andy Capp’s chipsWe see these chips at every convenience store, concession stand, and chip isle but did you know it was originally a British comic strip? Being made since 1971 with a range of different flavors. The... Read more...
- 3Companies that do not currently have a (big?) presence in North AmericaAs a German, I do not know a lot of the companies/brands you talk about in your videos from personal experience, so it would be refreshing to see some European/Asian companies too. I came to this i... Read more...
- 3Capitol RecordsOne of the biggest music company’s ever with some of the greatest artists of all time like The Beach Boys, Beatles etc. They have a long history from when they started to now.
- 3Any Real Survivors?We see many many examples of companies trying to survive or rise out of bankruptcy by eliminating mass amounts of locations. And while there may be a temporary bump in profitability/sucess for a few y... Read more...
- 3Modell’s Sporting Goods: Rise and FallBeing one of North Eastern America’s most FAMOUS sports chains before losing their battle to COVID, this chain has left behind dozens of Abandoned Store fronts, and left a hole in the Sporting Industr... Read more...
- 3Boscov’sA department store chain that still appears to be going strong despite malls and other department stores biting the dust. It’d be interesting to see how this company is actually doing and what their f... Read more...
- 3Judy's HamburgersThis company was born in the 1970s and become a regional chain across the southern U.S. It was a takeoff of Wendy's. Almost everything was modeled after Wendy's except Judy's used blue as their compan... Read more...
- 3National InstrumentsSo I work there, but I think it's a great example of a small company that created products that helped enable all the electronics that we all depend on however so few people know about it and everybod... Read more...
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- 3Carters | Oshkosh B’goshThis would be a video on why they are successful. Carters has been making clothes for kids since 1885. It has 800+ stores and it’s in about every store Target, Costco,Walmart,Kohls, Macys and etc. It’... Read more...
- 3TruGreenI work for it. Plus the company is growing very strongly. As well as the extremely aggressive marketing. Topics such as the recent buyout of Scott’s lawn care and the new CEO
- 3The Bon Ton StoresA very interesting story about how The Bon Ton stores ended up acquiring many Midwest chains and their demise from there.
- 3ChanelHow did it get so big? From fragrance to fashions to beauty and jewelry.
- 3Stomper truck toy by Schaper ToysStompers were huge in the 80s when I was a kid. Very cool toy.
- 3Rise and fall of PAX TVBecause this is short-lived television network actually had some pretty cool ideas it was a family-friendly television network which actually launched some great shows that still today up here on free... Read more...
- 3Conns HomePlusWhy Did they Fall unexpectedly and why they were hated and doomed during its history.
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- 3iHeartMedia vs. AudacyThe two largest owners in radio stations across the nation
- 3Chick'nConeChick n’ Cone was once popular among many in my community. However, as of recently they have quickly shut down almost all their franchises in Texas. Honestly, I am just curious to why they made the su... Read more...
- 3Box of ChocolatesHow the treat started, and then gain traction on Valentine's day. The concept of heart shaped boxes, evolution of box designs, introducing trendy new flavors, and how it helped sales. Since there's so... Read more...
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- 3Truist - Why They’re SuccessfulYou should explain Truist’s success. As a result of the 2019 merger between BB&T and SunTrust, Truist emerged as one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., navigating the complexities ... Read more...
- 3MuzakRemember the background music that was often referred to as "Elevator Music"? Muzak first appeared in 1934, and had its largest impact in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2013, it's parent company retired the ... Read more...
- 3MacromediaSince you had just posted a video on Adobe, you should post one on this company Adobe later bought. They developed Dreamweaver and Flash.
- 3CHILIS!I believe we should do a video on the success of chilis because they’ve been THRIVING right now!! I’d say the #1 king in fast casual foods rn. Places like applebees are rapidly losing money and TGI fr... Read more...
- 3Do It BestWith the recent shake ups in the independent co-op model hardware game, it seems Do It Best is having success while other companies in this model are failing. Do It Best has acquired True Value and ot... Read more...
- 3Fry's Food storesHow did they become so successful? There stores are almost everywhere now.
- 3Blue Bunny Ice creamI am a huge fan of Blue Bunny. Where did the name come from? How did it get so big?
- 3Weis MarketsThey are very popular in Pennsylvania and over the past three decades they have expanded into New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
- 3Kid CuisineEvery kid wanted to try em' but their parents would never buy em'
- 2SoylentIt’s an interesting new food replacement product, that’s had tons of setbacks and a great deal of success.
- 2ChongryonIt is very intriguing that a North Korean organization was so successful in Japan. They owned pachinko casinos, laundromats, and schools (schools for the North Korean community). However once the Japa... Read more...
- 2roman abramovichtypical self made billionaire. born orphan and worked hard and networked to become a billionaire.
- 2The music industry. As far as a company. Just pick one.Because not people like music.
- 2Ameriprise financialIt's a financial firm that has a 125 years of history starting with one guy in a farm town.
- 2RR DonnelleyVery curious about this company going.. From everyone read everything on the paper to now everyone read everything online.
- 2M.E. MosesVery popular give and dime store in the 70s and 80s, at least in the Midwest, I think. Lots of memories.
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- 2Cube Smart or Life StorageSo many retailers closing, Cube Smart rapidly converting them, people moving to cities. How much bigger can they get? Multiple trends in their favor.
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- 2maui and sonsits kind of an iconic brand and i want to know why they sell t shirts to coconut chips
- 2Proton HoldingsA car company from a nation with pride. Started by selling rebadged Mitsubishi then progressed to unique models but simultaneously declined in popularity. Then a stake bought by Geely and just like th... Read more...
- 2American LaFrance fire trucksThis company was around for over 100 years before they ceased operations in 2014.
- 2Northern RockThis is the bank in the UK that spectacularly collapsed following the "credit crunch" following the US banking crisis, leading to queues of people waiting outside to withdraw their money (I used to wo... Read more...
- 2Hair extensions / WigsThe way hair is collected and distributed can be shady. Companies like DreamCatchers sells the same hair at different prices under the name HairLocs and CosmoHair. Very interesting world of hair.
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- 2Chang Beer vs Singha BeerTwo Thai beer brands, one backed by the Thai nobility, the other backed backed by the Thai people. Could make for a cool video.
- 2Odebrecht S.A.I know you mentioned its hard for you to do videos on Internationa companies but if you ever decide to do so, I recommend the Odebrecht company and its colossal scandal.. it's one of the larges corpor... Read more...
- 2The Toy Chevron CarsHow an animation would bring in more money for their company by selling them across the nation. How they changed marketing and turned chevron into a household name. As kids who would play with their t... Read more...
- 2James Cone IslandJCI (James Coney Island) has an interesting way of advertising their (over-priced) Hot-dogs (it's really good tho). It's a Texas only thing i think (mostly centralized in Houston). I think it'd be pre... Read more...
- 2Securitas Security ServicesI work for a branch of this company in East Central Illinois. The company itself is international with its global HQ Stockholm Sweden, and its North American operation centers located in Toronto, New ... Read more...
- 2Gloria Jean CoffeeI’m not sure why they declined. They had really good flavored coffee beans and seemed to be more of coffee bean shop than a Starbucks. In the 90’s, they seemed to in every mall.
- 2The gaming goatA relatively new company, started in 09' I believe, and originally sold only magic the gathering trading cards. From that beginning it exploded in size, revenue and locations, it now focuses solely on... Read more...
- 2Brigham's Ice CreamIce cream brand and at one time a regional restaurant chain.
- 2Ultimate Band ListThis was a very popular music website in the late 1990s/early 2000s, but seemingly overnight UBL erased much of its database, and focused only on indie/unsigned bands. Would love to know why that happ... Read more...
- 2xtravisionit would be cool if you were to look at the rise and fall of what was of a Irish video store rental stores
- 2Sharing Bike Apps/Company in ChinaThe rise and fall, rise again? How did it start and how it changed.
- 2WhitbreadTheir history and diversification into different markets with the different brands they've operated. The topic of diversification provides and opportunity to bring up ansoff's matrix
- 2Ocwen Loan ServincingOcwen expanded massivley between 2010 and 2015 and it's stock price went from 9.16 - 55.60 - 1.20 in a ten year period. They faced a lot of challenges after a merger and had difficulty after due to th... Read more...
- 2Nine Entertainment Group (Australia)One of the biggest media companies in Australia. They own Channel 9 & it's multichannels, the ex Fairfax metro newspapers The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald & The Australian Financial Review, ... Read more...
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- 2Evinrude/OMCThere is a lot to talk about with the beginnings of Evinrude, the creation of OMC, and their bankruptcy in 2000.
- 2SourceFortsSourceForts is the greatest game of all time, go into detail on why it is such.
- 2Boardwalk BurgersApparently has over 100 locations yetvits very hard to find any information on them.
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- 2Fresh pet dog foodI am intrigued that the have refrigerated dog food in stores. I also see they are a public company in the stock market. I also would like to know if they were the first to come up with refrigerated do... Read more...
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- 2RPS (Roadway Package System)They basically introduced the barcode to shipping, and can you imagine how awful modern life would be without barcodes? I know about this company because my dad worked at RPS before they got bought by... Read more...
- 2Pharmhouse/RXPlace2 divisions of Phar-Mor that didn't last very long and eventually they got bought out by Woolworths. Why didn't Woolworths sell them before their dark end? Both great candidates for a What Happened? ... Read more...
- 2Hawkins CheeziesThis particular brand of cheesies has been around for years but the interesting thing about it is that they are always on the bottom shelf. It would be cool to see how where brands are placed on the s... Read more...
- 2Fury Beverages LLC.I tried one the drinks they make and I liked it would loke know little more about them.
- 2NoAd SunscreenThey are popular yet have zero advertising. And it’s fascinating they became a recognizable brand.
- 2BoshBosh is way bigger than u think. They make products like power tools but also are manufacturer for car parts like ABS systems and parkplugs.
- 2Positiva Records (British label)They revolutionised how music labels work today and are responsible for helping acts around the world such as Reel 2 Real (I like to move it), Alice Deejay (Better Off Alone), Vengaboys (We like To pa... Read more...
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- 2Pet marketYou already did pets smart and petco so what about the last one pet market ?
- 2Citadel GroupCitadel is a hedge fund managing billions!. . . Started by a guy in his dorm room! He had to put a satelite on the roof of the building or somethin to get stock quotes! It would be interesting to cove... Read more...
- 2Monro incThis company seems to be a lot bigger than it looks and they have began expanding to the west coast.
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- 2Hoka One OneHoka One One is becoming one of the biggest running brands. Hoka is gone to great strides to make the best running gear mainly shoes. I think it would be a great video to really get down to know about... Read more...
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- 2Gyms in generalWhy do gyms always seem to fail? Why do some gym constantly get bought out? Why do gyms seem like a rough market? Why is the turnover rate in gyms so high? Do gyms get sued a lot for their sale practi... Read more...
- 2MegastoresI’m really shocked to see grocery stores and other megastores growing bigger. Even Target has food now. Walgreens even has food. Why are some stores struggling while other are growing?
- 2BFI (Browning Ferris Industries)They were a trash company. I couldn't find anything as to why they went bankrupt. All I know is that their assets were acquired by Republic Services.
- 2wallenberg familyOne of the most influential families in the world with an empire valued at more than 250 billion euro. Basically european sackler
- 2HeartbrandBig brand of ice cream, with different names, like Algida, Wall's, Good Humor and many others
- 2boll weevili always liked the hamburgers but never knew much about them as a company.
- 2Coty IncI've never heard of Coty before, but it's absolutely enormous! I heard about them after the Kylie news, but with a quick Google search I found that they own dozens of household name brands. It's absol... Read more...
- 2Sco - santa cruz operation unixSCO has been in the middle of many controversies in the early years of linux and late years of unix operating systems. SCO was the smallest unix provider not owning hardware. Sco unix was ae to be exe... Read more...
- 2Griff's HamburgersThey started in Kansas and apparently grew all over the country. Now there are only 10 of them. None in kansas. A few in the DFW area, 3 in Louisiana and 1 in new Mexico. What happened?
- 2Armstrong Garden and Pike NurseriesPike Nursery is expanding like crazy around me in Charlotte NC. It’s by far the nicest around. I took a trip to California and a friend took me to Armstrong Garden - it was exactly the same as Pikes! ... Read more...
- 2Alexander ShunnerahHe has his billboards basically everywhere. He must be making a lot of his money through advertising.
- 2Franchisee Survival independent of the franchisorHow often do independent franchisees typically survive the demise of the franchisor? It's been in the news lately that there is only one Blockbuster Video left in the world now. I know Showbiz m... Read more...
- 2Juno and AltavistaEarly Internet companies snd search engines that's disappeared.
- 2DauntlessDauntless is an amazing game that has a diverse gameplay and active meta. Seeing the rise of Dauntless will be truly a magnificent experience and how Dauntless dominates all other games in quality and... Read more...
- 2The Valeant scandalI think this topic has a lot of potential since it's one of the largest scandals in US history
- 2Pilsner urqellThe word pilsner comes from the city of Pilsen (Plzeň) Czech republic. This is the first pilsner. And Czechs make the best beer. You might say Germans/Belgians maybe even Americans have the best beer ... Read more...
- 2What causes over qualification in a country?I know it's not about a specific company, but it would be an interesting and USEFUL video, as you could provide details on how to avoid being overqualified. It is a relevant issue that plagues many co... Read more...
- 2Crocker National BankBank based in CA that was acquired by Wells Fargo in the 1980s. Rise and Fall. Has had a couple pop culture references and had an unfortunate mortal run in with the Symbionese Liberation Army.
- 2Concord CoachStage coach company founded in New Hampshire that lasted into the 20th Century and that still makes coaches for Wells Fargo (for parades/publicity).
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- 2The British co operativeThe co operative as far as I can understand is a federation of people and is owned by all of its members. They seem to be in every major private sector such as politics, groceries,insurance and financ... Read more...
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- 2Sigma-AldrichOne of the most largest chemical company. How did they grow so big until they are bought by Merck KGaA in 2014.
- 2Coprorate BIOs CEO ProfilesCompanies are about people. I am certain that there are many people out there looking for unbiased stories of the people who made or broke companies. Sure we can read biographies but we all know they ... Read more...
- 2Do you remember Disk replayDisk replay is a small game store and people don’t talk about it. Disk replay sells music cameras phones and video games and I believe the company man should talk about.
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- 2XlearIt is a small company, but I would like to see if it will ever become a giant, My uncle owns the company, and my sister works there.( Their nose xlear product was put under some tests and it kills 83%... Read more...
- 2Pat Pat Kids ClothesI keep seeing ads on YouTube, and I think that they deliver clothing to your own home
- 2Arctic Food Equipment vs Fellers Food Service EquipmentArctic is kind of a big name, or at least over here in Springfield, MO. Meanwhile, we've also got Fellers, which is constantly working on new ideas and meeting about them. The owner of Arctic actually... Read more...
- 2Asheville's Fun DepotThey're closing its doors for good after 17 years of business.
- 2Summit RacingThis company was started in the 50s in So Cal California as I believe a speed shop for hot rodders, eventually it grew to one of the biggest aftermarket car parts companies in the world.
- 2Game Circus.I think some people, including myself, want to know more about games such as "Tap Joy" and the purpose of offer walls.
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- 2Burma ShaveThey were known for their novel roadside signs for decades from the twenties to sixties until they were sold to Philip Morris. The product was reintroduced in 1997 by the American Safety Razor Company... Read more...
- 2Red rose teaThey used to include little figurines in the boxes, there were collections with themes, but you never knew what was in the box and to even come close to getting them all you’d probably have to be main... Read more...
- 2Puerto Rico Department StoresThe History of Department Stores from Puerto Rico like, Gonzalez Padin, Velasco and the New York Department Store. It would be Interesting to see what Information you could find of these popular Depar... Read more...
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- 2Wannado City FloridaThis was an indoor playground chain in Florida that did really well and then vanished.
- 2Holiday BowlThe one in Hayward near me burned down and I never knew much about its history
- 2Fresh sliceIm not sure if this is just a Canadian thing but Freshslice (i think) is one of the biggest pizza places in canada and im curious about how it got so big or if its declining 🙂
- 2DorelDorel is a huge company owning Pacific Cycles, Schwinn, Mongoose, Cannondale, GT, among others all within Dorel Sports division. But it is not just bikes, other divisions include Dorel Juvenile and Du... Read more...
- 2Common Man Restaurant Chain in NHI feel like "Common Man Restaurants" (located in NH) would be great for a "bigger than you know" segment. This one guy owns practically all the "mom and pop" and themed restaurants in the town center ... Read more...
- 2Jelly SkateboardsThis company took off at first had great marketing and something new a clear bulletproof skateboard that looked amazing and then out of no where no warning no nothing disappeared. Vanished. Their last... Read more...
- 2Company quality/success after original ownership is lost.Hello, I’d love to see if there is a measurable decline in quality and/success or longevity after the founders and original staff of a company no longer have a stake in that company. Aerospace for i... Read more...
- 2Villainous by alan iturielalan ituriel is a cartoon maker from mexico and he made Villainos back in 2012, currently Villainous is a good show Blackhat is my favorite charater.
- 2Fivestar gas stationsThese things are popping up everywhere, like Starbucks or Dollar General.
- 2Stevie b'si used to always go to stevie b's with my baseball team, but i noticed that so many locations have closed down over the years. This used to be the biggest place for sports teams to eat in my state.
- 2Beechcraft and CessnaSince you did a video about Boeing I was wondering if you might take a look at Beechcraft, Cessna, and Learjet. They all started in the same town where The Mentholatum Company, White Castle, Pizza Hut... Read more...
- 2Glock, Inc./Glock Gmbh.They make more than just handguns. They also make farming equipment. Gaston Glock is a wonderful inventor.
- 2Stroh'sTheir fall, and also the fact they're the only beer brand that also sells ice cream. No lie.
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- 2Rover.com and why they are successfulSince the pandemic is causing people to lose their jobs, I think rover.com is a great app to join because not only does it help people get through life when they watch dogs and cats, but it could also... Read more...
- 2Bealls FloridaI would love to see you do a video regarding Bealls Florida and why they are successful.
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- 2Molson CoorsThere are many mergers that you would not know how big they really are. Each of the three major brands (Coors, Molson, and Miller) have fascinating histories. Additionally, there has been a lot of cha... Read more...
- 2Why They're Hated: Palace Ent./Parques ReundiosThey have ruined many family amusement parks in the US.
- 2Rumble.comHello, First I want to say I love your videos, don’t change a thing and keep them coming! Just wanted to share with you a relatively new video sharing site Rumble (link below). I am seeing some ... Read more...
- 2Balanced CorporationsA series for companies that are doing good but are also struggling.
- 2Power Balance Bracelet ScandalAll lot of people including me where fooled with this product. Better yet showcase this fraud to everyone!
- 2Speedo vs. TYRWhat are the background stories for Speedo and TYR? Compare and contrast these two major swim gear companies.
- 2TitleistA company primarily focused in golf but have dabbled in other areas with a long history
- 2TeamViewerCurious how successful the "only businesses pay" model is for them
- 2Premier Lacrosse LeagueDo a video about the amazing story! There was already the MLL and the NLL established in the country, but a famous lacrosse player and his brother started their own league. It now hase lucrative deals... Read more...
- 2Anki RoboticsThe Decline/Why They Failed: they made a few innovative products like Overdrive and Cozmo, but they suddenly went out of business in 2020.
- 2JawboneThe decline: they started about the same time as Fitbit and also marketed and sold smart fitness bands, but they were bought by Fitbit who later discontinued the brand.
- 2Jackson Hewitt vs. H&R BlockThey are the top two Income Tax Preparation centers in America. Talk about how they both started and the differences between them.
- 2Cree LightingHow they got so big. They only came around about ten years ago but now their lightbulbs are #1 on the market.
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- 2FroyoNot necessarily a company but a fad of last decade that i feel has been brushed over. I think it would make for an interesting topic as it has declined greatly after growing so insanely huge so quickl... Read more...
- 2Long Term Capital Management (LTCM)The near collapse of LTCM almost triggered a global financial crisis, but it was "saved" by a bailout. This is worthy of a video given the recent feud between Melvin Capital and WSB. I think it is a r... Read more...
- 2Debt success storiesMany stories document the decline and fall of a company due to its accumulation of debt. I don’t recall an example where a company acquired a lot of debt, managed to pay it off, and return to prosperi... Read more...
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- 2Ortega vs. El PasoI want to see the differences between Ortega and El Paso and history
- 2Miami SubsThe Rise, and Fall, and Rise Again Miami Subs, besides being a mediocre fast food chain with aesthetic vibes, had a history involving the mafia(!!!) that contributed to their demise in the early 20... Read more...
- 2Match GroupThey own some of the most popular online dating services including Tinder, OkCupid, match.com, hinge, and many more.
- 2Geox shoesGeox founder have an incredible story when it comes creating the breathable shoes he made an empire with it and slowly change his strategy to become a retail brand selling divers items.
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- 2Eggo WafflesFrank Dorsa and his brothers were pretty interesting inventors for food. They pioneered the frozen waffle and helped shap how frozen food is prepared in the industry.
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- 2Manchester City Soccer ClubI thought since you never dove into the sports world you will dive in to one of the most rapid growing sports team in the world.20 years ago City were a small team in the UK but recently have gotten A... Read more...
- 2united launch alliencespace, future, and the joint venture between Lockheed and Boeing.
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- 2County SeatIt was a very popular denim store found in most malls in the 80s and 90s. It was the go to store to buy jeans.
- 2In depth video about DMXHe not was not only important to the industry but he had a bigger impact on the culture. There will never be another like him. The things he accomplished musically will never be done again.
- 2Plato's ClosetThe best way I can explain it is they are a trendy goodwill and I think its worth it to dive into the history
- 2Wild World Water ParkThis Maryland water park is actually now Six Flags America which I believe has already been done. However, Wild World has not.
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- 2DanaherOne of the biggest coolest companies no one has heard of! Their former CEO is now the CEO of GE, they have helped all of our lives out during COVID (Cytvia and Cepheid brands).
- 2ZeptoLab: The Rise & Fall... & Rise AgainOm-Nom used to be very popular but then, the company stared going into games like king of thieves. There coming back with new cut the ropes.
- 2Bobby Bonilla DayEvery July 1st since 2011, and continuing into 2035, the New York Mets have and will continue pay baseball player Bobby Bonilla $1.2million a year...in order to free up the $5million they would own hi... Read more...
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- 2Chesapeake Paper Corp.This was an 81 year old cash cow paper mill in West Point, Virginia, that was sold in 1997 and rapidly changed ownership in interesting ways to become West Rock.
- 2SKY TV WHY IT FAILDNOW TV NETFLIX DISNEY + AND MORE YOU MIGHT EVAN NOT KNOW SKY CAUSE IT WHENT DOWN HILL HOPE YOU CAN MAKE A VIDEO ON SKY PS IM YOUR N1 FAN PLEASE MAKE MURCH
- 2Pluckers Wing BarPluckers is a bit of a local business, not a massive one but an underrated restaurant. They have locations in some states but not many. Nothing but good experiences and I feel like they’re on the rise... Read more...
- 2Hammond organ CompanyThere are many more musicians out there than one would realize. It was such a large company for a long time.
- 2BAE SystemsArguably the most evil company that has ever existed and its dealings in all things. How it began as a British Government-owned defence contractor ended up as one of the major players in the US. Its r... Read more...
- 2Lunchables vs LunchmakersBeing two staples of childhood packed lunch, it would be interesting to see these two nostalgic cheap pre-made snacks have in common, and the differences that set them apart.
- 2Bell LaboratoriesRise and Fall plus Bigger Than You Know For example: Nobel Prizes, Transistor and semiconductor technologies, Unix (parent of linux/BSD/android/macos/ etc.), Programming languages (C and C++), Sandia... Read more...
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- 2Anta SportsHow a Chinese company became the world's third largest sportswear brand.
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- 2InvacareI'm a wheelchair user and use Invacare products. I have heard their name started off as Invalid Care. I was wondering if you could research this
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- 2NO FEAR clothinghttps://racerxonline.com/2019/05/10/the-rise-fall-of-no-fear Johnny Be
- 2Lucky GoldstarLg is a very important company in our life. They make very quality products. OLED tv of them is world class. Their appliances are of new inventions for example they invented direct drive motor system ... Read more...
- 2Funny-FrischFunny Frisch is a verry big chips brand in Germany but I don't hear anything outside from Europe from them I think it would be verry interesting for people outside of Germany or even Europe to learn t... Read more...
- 2The history of POPY and BandaiBandai was formed in the 5/7/1950 its sister company Popy was formed in July 1971 as a subsidiary to Bandai Japan when it came to its diecast metal robots form various Tokusatsu and Anime products usu... Read more...
- 2ForEyesThe company was founded by a college student fed up with overpriced glasses.
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- 2KahunavilleIt was a rare combination restaurant/bar/arcade chain. They also used to have live bands on Wednesday nights at the Buffalo location back in 2002. The venue was always packed and I never met anyone wh... Read more...
- 2Great WrapsMy mother used to own a great wraps and I’ve seen first hand that this franchise really hasn’t been going so good
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- 2Kaepa double laced shoesThey were super big, in the early/mid '80s. Then, they kind of vanished and it looks like they now do cheerleading and volleyball shoes. I'd be interested in seeing what you could dig up on them and t... Read more...
- 2Color StreetIt’s an mlm that sells nail stickers, unlike I’ve seen before. A video about it would be interesting
- 2JVC Gummy earphones / / third party ear/headphonesSeemingly from 2007 up until 2017 you can find a whole aisle or kiosk dedicated to non-name brand music listening devices. Some like skull candy tried to cater towards edgy-skater kids. JVC seemed lik... Read more...
- 2Oddworld InhabitantsThey're so bizarre, just look at their Wikipedia article
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- 2LazyDog why they're successful.They are very unique and allow dogs at there restaurant and are popular
- 2Billy Mays Products: Iconic Ad campaigns (Geico / Progressive sequel)I owned Big City Sliders and considered the first half of the 2010’s to be the most soulful era of commercials & infomercials. Your hot takeS on the Geico & Progressive Adverts was one of my f... Read more...
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- 2Mythical EntertainmentStarted by a duo from North Carolina, this company has a large following and various YouTube channels, books, and more. How did it grow so fast?
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- 2jeepers arcade marylandJust had alot of childhood memories there. And one day they all just disappeared. And nobody really said what happened. Thought it would make an interesting video.
- 2Zhu zhu petsThey were a really popular toy for a short period of time in 2009. I think they're still around but just not a popular toy?
- 2TV dinnersAre they still popular? Do kids still want Kid Cuisine? Is there a rise and fall with TV dinners?
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- 2Callebaut ChocolateCallebaut chocolate makes one quarter of the world's consumption of chocolate, multiple times more than Hershey's makes, yet you may have not have ever heard of them.
- 2L'eggs Panty HoseAnyone remembers L'eggs Pantyhose? What happened to them? They were selling pantyhose packed in plastic eggs and displayed on a rotating rack. The stores were serviced and replenished by cute girls we... Read more...
- 2FASTSIGNS®FASTSIGNS started with one location in 1985 in Austin, Texas. They now have 700 locations in multiple countries. The company has been bought and sold multiple times by private equity firms, and ... Read more...
- 2MECCRise & Fall of the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium, maker of popular educational computer games such as Oregon Trail & Number Munchers from the 70's through the 90's
- 2OxendalesA very small amount of stores and not much is known about manager/CEO. Maybe compare to other grocery stores?
- 2Etihad AirwaysEtihad was once one of the fastest growing airlines and now it is rapidly downsizing. How did they rise and fall so quickly?
- 2Trans World Airlines vs. Pan AmIt will be perfect because those airlines are both old and they were around the same time and they were similar to each other they used to fight against each other as Airlines and this will be good th... Read more...
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- 2Vertex PharmaceuticalsOne of the top 10 fastest growing companies according to Fortuna Magazine
- 2Doubleday BookstoresWhile watching the 1970 version of the film, “Boys in the Band,” I saw that one of the characters walks into a Doubleday bookstore somewhere in NYC. I did not realize until then that Doubleday had act... Read more...
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- 2Media moleculeMaybe the rise and fall and rise again. They were known for making the LittleBigPlanet games until the third one was made by Sumo Digital and it was hated. Then they made Dreams which was good. I don’... Read more...
- 2A Caribbean Company/ BrandTo tap into the Caribbean market. Lots of great stories here! I can help! Love the videos! Contact me at [email protected] or WhatsApp at 1-876-540-6881
- 2Hess'sIt was a pure combination of retail and showmanship, creating a store like no other at the time. They had stores as far north as New York and as far south as Georgia
- 2Central Park Fastfood restaurantsDuring my childhood in the 90’s every town in SC, no matter how small, had at least one Central Park. Now the only known one left is in Conway, SC. I’m not sure in what other states this restaurant ex... Read more...
- 2Cracked.comCracked is a humor brand that basically started out as a Mad Magazine rival/knock off but has morphed into something of its own. Many successful comedy writers worked at Cracked and it went through a ... Read more...
- 2Bubba Gump Shrimp CompanyBubba Gump is a restaurant chain inspired by the fictional company from the classic film "Forest Gump". It's alright food wise but feels like a tourist trap chain and I only eat there whenever I visit... Read more...
- 2AtGamesAtGames is best known for those crappy plug and play video game consoles that either feature arcade classics or cheap flash games. AtGames seems like a shady company and they burnt a lot of bridges. T... Read more...
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- 2Jel SertBigger than you know - they make just about every freeze pop (pop ice, otter pop, flavor ice, kool pops) plus own a lot of big candy and food brands.
- 2JetPensPlease just check out their YouTube channel, it is a Japanese stationery company and such a unexplainable by words most best company I have ever seen! They are available only in online shop just like... Read more...
- 2The undervalue of hydrogen carsWith the rise of electric cars people should realize the option of hydrogen and see it's potential.
- 2Olympus poolsRise and fall because there is so much contraversy about it in florida
- 2The rise and fall of Curtiss-Wright CorporationCurtiss Wright started as the US’s way to convince the Wright brothers and Glen Curtiss to work together to make planes for WW1-2. They’ve been the second largest firm in the US and now have left thei... Read more...
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- 2PayTmAn online wallets that has recently ventured into ecommerce. It is so successful that even Warren Buffet invested in it lately.
- 2RTHistory of the State Controlled International trlevision network formerly known as Russia Today
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- 2Brown's chickenBrown's chicken was a local chicago fried chicken chain. They had 150-200 stores in the chicago area which was more than KFC and probably outsold them as well. Until the infamous brown's chicken massa... Read more...
- 2Wag's RestaurantHistory of the Wag's restaurant chain which was run by Walgreens in the 70's & 80's
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- 2VitsoeA German furniture company founded over 60 years ago with business model focused on ‘less is more’, only offering a limited selection of items designed by a the prolific designer Dieter Rams.
- 2Crav’n Flavor and Topco Associates LLCThey have a variety of brands but Crav'n flavor and food club. What caught my eye is when I scanned the QR on there product and seen a BIOENGINEERED logo which could be one of two things Bio enginered... Read more...
- 2The fast food inside box stores.Example, why would they want to place a subway inside a meijers. It’s an interesting dynamic between the two
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- 2Bernie and Phyl's FurnitureThis topic is worthy of a video because it was founded by a elderly couple in Quincy 1983 by Bernie and Phyllis Rubin, and Bernie tragically died of COVID-19 in April of 2020.
- 2Canadian Cycle & Motor Co.This company may not be your first glance, and I know you tend to focus on American companies most of the time, but this company has changed hands and was at one point part of the Adidas portfolio of ... Read more...
- 2The rise and fall of Tecumseh EnginesTecumseh was a major manufacturer of small gasoline engines for over 40 years, with Briggs & Stratton as its main competitor. Poor quality control, as well as poor management led to the demise of ... Read more...
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- 2Silver DinerSomehow setting themselves apart from the IHOPs and Denny's of the country and in the past 10 years has reinvented themselves to be what I think is a very unique "upscale" diner.
- 2WatcheverHello! I'm a german watcher and I like to learn more about business and how some successful companies eventually died. I recently came about an interesting story to cover the rise and fall of Watcheve... Read more...
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- 2Worlds of WonderTeddy Ruxpin and Lazer Tag's role in coercing retailers to buy the Nintendo Entertainment System.
- 2Why they are successful video : AnthropologieThe company has been resilient and continues to grow and has expanded its base line of items from fashion to home decor and now bridal
- 2NXIVMThe cult stuff was a wild ride, but NXIVM didn't start out that way and it was all an MLM scheme in any case. Would be interesting to get the whole history sorted out.
- 2TruperTruper is a company that produces Tools that you can see at Lowe's, Home Depot or any other Hardware Store, I think it will make a good video, because they are everywhere and no one seems to notice or... Read more...
- 2Alterra Mountain CompanyThey own a lot of major destinations and offer a pass that let's you go to all of them unlimited. It would be interesting to watch a video on how this company obtained all these resorts and how well t... Read more...
- 2AgfaOld German chemistry company that made the most famous and still made photographic developer rodinal, as well as color film before world War 2, and being split into 2 companies beyond ww2, followed by... Read more...
- 2Rise and fall of White MotorsThey were the largest truck company in the world and even became high up in the tractor market but suddenly lost it all.
- 2Mary Browns ChickenIt is a Canada-wide fried chicken fast food chain that has slowly been overtaking KFC in popularity over the last 10 years. It has also been featured on the show Undercover Boss Canada.
- 2SchleckerOnce the Biggest Drugstore chainnin Europe, Schlecker went Bankrupt in 2012 after countless of scandals involving the owner and his family. Now there is nothing of the once iconic German brand left.
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- 2ColesThis company is very big and successful in Australia, and will probably start spreading to other places globally. So, it will be a very good topic and it will also look as if you are talking into comp... Read more...
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- 2HypercolorHuge in the early 90's and then disappeared due to mismanagement I think?
- 2DP DoughThey are a restaurant chain focused specifically on calzones, being open late at night, and they only open locations on college campuses. The food is amazing and their angle so unique I think it's wor... Read more...
- 2Griffs HamburgersThis was a burger joint that blew up in the 80’s I think and they had stores all over the country and started closing down out of nowhere. The one in our town did really good financially and it’s just... Read more...
- 2Kitchen CabinetsI am in the construction business. In the past 20 years I have seen very good Kitchen Cabinet manufacturers come and go. In Germany I have the prejudice to think they last longer. But here almost none... Read more...
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- 2Apria Healthcare - Why they are hatedI don't actually know how many people hate them, or if there are multiple reasons. But my personal experience is they care more about payments than healthcare. The hounded me for payments that were no... Read more...
- 2The Pizza PressA fairly fast-growing pizza restaurant chain that easily competes with blaze and MOD pizza.
- 2The history of EchoParkIt appears to be a fast growing company and potential serious rival to CarMax
- 2Shoe Show Inc.I’ve worked for this company for 2 years just as long as I’ve watched your videos! The company has many stores under different names like Shoe Show, Shoe Show Mega, Shoe Dept. , Shoe Dept Encore, and ... Read more...
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- 2Handy Andy Home Improvement CentersRichard George was planning the closing of 17 during the initial bankruptcy to keep 57 stores open. However the lender(s) filed involuntary bankruptcy. This is interesting as I have never heard of ... Read more...
- 2Weiner's closes stores following financial woesWeiner's Department Store https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Weiner-s-closes-stores-following-financial-woes-9908013.php
- 2Pal's Sudden ServicePal's is a fast growing burger chain in East TN and surrounding areas. Particularly where I live the restaurant is huge, there are tons of memes people make about how iykyk on several of their menu it... Read more...
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- 2Chickie’s and Pete’sThey’re a well-known crab fries restaurant based in Philadelphia. How did they become popular?
- 2U-turn Candy Vending Machine CompanyUturn is a coin operated candy machine. uturn was popular in the late 90s, early 2000s. with the decline off cash, uturn went under. It'd be interesting to see the delcline of uturn, and the decline o... Read more...
- 2we can give everyone medicare+lower living cost inflation so wages regain value but need to punish all those that want to remain syriamany in media refuse to tell truth because they worship globalism=hillary/albright already killed democracy by foreign policy coup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBeRB7rWk_8 current ukraine go... Read more...
- 2American AutomobileHenry Ford made the breakthrough in the 1910s with the Model T. The golden age was the fifties and sixties, but the industry became bloated in the eighties and brand after brand started to die. Hud... Read more...
- 2Block IncSuch an interesting financial technology company with an interesting invention. Not to mention Cash App and it’s acquisition of Afterpay. The recent name change to Block as well. So much interesting c... Read more...
- 2Broken Hill Prospecting (BHP)This controversial Australian mining company is the biggest of its kind in the world, its biggest rival Rio Tinto is the second largest mining company in the world is also Australian. How did these... Read more...
- 2History of Little People ( Childrens toy line )There is no history of the Childrens toy Little People when I search for it on YouTube. And I really want you to talk about it cause you do good research and you’re the best one and you do all the bes... Read more...
- 2VS. series. Music Festival edition.I believe you're succinct and eloquent enough to cover entire sectors of industry while highlighting the major players in the field. What separates these festivals from each other? Who was the initial... Read more...
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- 2The yo-yo fadHow did this become a fad I’m talking about when it got big in the 90s not the 30s
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- 2Schwan's home deliveryI recently started working for this company and there are a lot of things happening; supply chain issues, prices going up, and name change. A lot of customers are upset that the name is going to chang... Read more...
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- 2United Dairy FarmersI live in the Tri-State (Cincinnati) Area and this is a staple peace of the area, UDF is a Gas/Ice Cream brand in the area, it’s own by the Lindner Family, owners of major Cincinnati sports team the R... Read more...
- 2HermesI don’t know a lot about Hermes apart from the fact that they’re one of the largest postage companies in the world. However, they’re currently undergoing a name change to ‘Evri’ and I’m wondering why ... Read more...
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- 2Prairie farmsI’m a midwesterner and like most others I was surprised that it wasn’t a national brand because they dominate the dairy products here. Also there chocolate milk is second to none
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- 2Bronners Christmas WonderlandThis is a family owned business that has been successful for many years. Might be a very interesting story. https://bronners.com/
- 2Grohe vs HansgroheAre they really two brothers that split like Adidas or is there more to it.
- 2SweetgreenHow did this store grew so big from selling salads? I’m curious to know why they’re successful.
- 2Plenti Rewards ProgramPlenti was created in 2015 by American Express to be a multi-retailer rewards program. Just 3 short years later in 2018, American Express announced the closure of the program after several large brand... Read more...
- 2Pelican ProductsAmerican company founded in the 1970s. Their products are used in many industries including military, law enforcement
- 2Ozark Mountain Sodas- UnderratedOzark Mountain makes great sodas that are very underrated. This could possibly the start of an “Underrated” series
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- 2Traditional Car sales vs Online car salesThe difference between traditional car sales industry vs online car sales
- 2Jamba Juice vs Nekter Juice BarThese places both sells a variety of smoothies, juices and bowls but I feel like one has a bigger upper hand than the other. I would also like to see just a stand alone jamba video if you didn’t want ... Read more...
- 2Spacemaker school supply boxswhat happened to the spacemaker school supply box that ever one had in the 90s and 00s
- 2Loram Maintenance Of WayA rail service/ sales company that has dominated many sectors of the maintenance of Way industry
- 2CopartInsurance salvage liquidation, how did they get this big this fast! Where did their competition go?
- 2Cereal BrandsI can't think of a specific, particularly interesting one off of the top of my head. But I like the idea, so Ill post it. It seems like every generation of kids/teens has a handful of "most popular" c... Read more...
- 2Hires Root BeerIt was the first root beer company. It was fairly popular for a while. I'd like to see a rise and fall and how it happened.
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- 2Depop & The RealRealBasically internet thrift shops that blew up despite having odd business strategy
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- 2GPD- Bringing back the UMPCGPD is one of the primary companies that has been bringing back the micro pc and popularizing the handheld pc and it would be very interesting to review them
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- 2VinfastOne of the wealthiest men in Vietnam (Vn for Short). The only car maker in Vn. He ships parts from bmw cars look decent. 3 years later sold all internal combustion cars and stops production in favor o... Read more...
- 2Noah's Ark Animal SanctuaryIn November Noah's Ark in Locust Grove, Ga, USA came under new management. Since then, the only vet has been suspended for simply doing her job, money has been taken from the animals and used for the ... Read more...
- 2Stage StoresThe owners of Bealls, Palais Royal, Peebles, Stage, and Goody's . What happened to the chain and why did it fall?
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- 2General Growth Properties (GGP, Inc)The second largest shopping mall operator in the United States and subject to the largest real estate bankruptcy at the time (2009). Acquired by Brookfield Properties in 2018.
- 2ShinolaThis could easily be a "switching industries", because they started out as a shoe polish company, then the name was bought for high end luxury items.
- 2Decline of Curtis MathesThey were a major American consumer electronics manufacturer until the 1990s. What is the story?
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- 2ant financialsit is very much innovative chinese company. Please also cover chinese companies you make videos only on american companies. they are also innovative
- 2Impossible Whopper Rise and Fall.The rise and fall of the impossible Whopper is video worthy because, it us a product that vegan fan's miss and non vegans don't and I'm just curious.
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- 2Liberty Federal Credit UnionThis financial institution has had some successes over the years starting out as a credit union for the people of Evansville Indiana under the name “Evansville Teachers FCU” over the years they’ve gai... Read more...
- 2Luria’sA popular chain of catalog showrooms in the state of Florida that, as of 1997, no longer exists. Would like to see a rise and fall video of this retailer.
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- 2A video of the Russian branches of brands in 2022Because it’s interesting how a company can break all ties with a region while still being operational.
- 2DC SolarBack then, they sponsored NASCAR. But, The Owner got raided by The FBI, so whatever DC Solar did was a fraud/scandal.
- 2G.C. MurphyWas one of the largest Five and Dimes for over 70 years and now gone
- 2Bridgewater/Cornwall Capital/CitadelInterested in learning about (any) hedgefund. How they got started, and how they grew to a massive size.
- 2Founder Profile: Leon Leonwood BeanL.L. Bean is an older business with a rich history, colorful founder who was part of the business for many years. Lots of easy info to research, would make a great person profile video!
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- 2Daybreak GamesThey made a lot of good games under SOE then moved over to daybreak hiring the wrong dev's and destroyed games like H1Z1 Just Survive, H1Z1 King of the Kill (First standalone BR game that made many st... Read more...
- 2get a lifeyou should there's sugestions here i wouldn't bother if i were you plus a good idea for an april fools video
- 2New York and companyThe store had been around for a while, and the store was very successful. I would love to know the decline of this store.
- 2Saint Laurent ParisHow did they get to the current place they are in and what was their impact on the fashion world?
- 2curtis mathes home entertainment centersCurtis Mathes Corporation - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Curtis_Mathes_Corpor... Known for its commercials touting its televisions as the "most expensive television set in America, an... Read more...
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- 2News Magazines, News Radio, Newspapers?The US News ratings of colleges still exist, but not the magazine. It used to be that, "at the top of the hour". every AM station on your car radio broadcast five minutes of news from NBC, CBS, ABC or... Read more...
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- 2the decline of shaw'sshaws had 192 stores in 2010 now it has 120 stores in 2023
- 2Pacific Sunwear/PacSunMore of a niche topic, but this company has been through multiple bankruptcies in the past, and has managed to make a massive comeback since 2016. This would make a good rise and fall and rise again v... Read more...
- 2Russell AthleticWhat happened to Russell Athletics. In the 1960's, largest manufacturer of athletic apparel and uniforms in the country. They used to supply several collegiate teams, MLB, & the NFL. Founded in Al... Read more...
- 2Ruth’s Chris SteakhouseFounder has an incredible story, the name is an interesting story, and she threw a party when she finished building her mausoleum (which she, unfortunately, recently needed to use).
- 2Kumon - Bigger Than You KnowThis topic is worthy because this company is worldwide and is very successful.
- 2LoungeflyIt's a growing business amongst fans of big movies and shows. The company is also owned by the growing funko company
- 2ACN Inc.This company was endorsed by Donald Trump before he ran for president. It purchased a video phone company that went bankrupt soon after.
- 2Monolith SoftBigger than you know, probably the most important 1st party company that Nintendo owns.
- 2BurdinesThis was a very popular chain in Florida and it juat went away. Would like to know more! Thank you!
- 2CotopaxiCotopaxi seems to be everywhere and really trendy among young people these days, and they have a cool backstory too.
- 2VekomaThey are a roller coaster manufacturer, they were the dominator of coasters, them went to bad, then back to good
- 2Happy LemonThe bubble tea trend continues to soar, gaining popularity across markets. In 2019, the bubble tea market's value was US$2.4 billion. By 2027, they predict it to be worth US4.3 billion dollars. Happy ... Read more...
- 2JazzerciseUsed to be one of the easiest franchise to get into (back in the day, about $600) but with one of the highest continuing franchise fee (20%). It's been around for more than half a century, still doing... Read more...
- 2Stew LeonardsKnown as the disnleyland of super markets it’s the most unique supermarket chain in the country. There were also a few scandals but has a cult following
- 2White FrontAt yard sales of the elderly, I will find items from this store with the tag still on it, and even have heard my father talk about them sometimes. It sounds like to me they were fairly popular back th... Read more...
- 2MauricesCompany origin, transition between owners, comitment to customer experience over customer service and how it’s helped them last and stand out
- 2Everlast WorldwideHow did a company found 110 years ago still able to stay relevant & highlight their collaborations with rands like Supreme or YSL.
- 2eastbaySeems like the first internet e-commerce site for sports. What happened?
- 2Morey’s PiersSeaside Amusement/waterpark in North Wildwood and Wildwood, New Jersey. Won the golden ticket award 2 years for cleanliness and safety
- 2Showbiz PizzaShowbiz Pizza was a chain of restaurants similar to Chuck E. Cheese. I'm very curious about how they started and what happened to them.
- 2A & P grocery storeI want to know what happen to this store it use to be a go to store
- 2Viatris PharmaceuticalsA video on Viatris Pharmaceuticals would be captivating as it showcases the fascinating merger of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer, and their creation of a leading global pharmaceutical c... Read more...
- 2The BuckleA fashion retailer with 450 stores in the United States. The company has been in business for 75 years.
- 2Midea GroupThe largest manufacturer of appliances in the world and not a very commonly known brand name.
- 2Aerospace IndustryHow has the face of this industry changed since its inception? I have worked in aerospace for over 40 years and worked in one location which was merged and split so often that over the 20 years I work... Read more...
- 2Ruler foodsI done know how you would make it into a video but i think it would be very cool to see
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- 2Track 3 Entertainment LLCThis compannny is born in Los Angeles in 2012, using some of the remnants of the former production division of 4Kids Entertainment. Norman Grossfeld, who left 4Kids in early 2010, left New York City t... Read more...
- 2ClavelClavel had an exciting startup and might have created the original soft serve. Not only that, Clavel had one of the most well-known concepts in an icecream cake
- 2SnackwellsThose chocolate cake cookies couldn't be found at times, then everyone realized mega sugar might worse than a bit of fat. But they just vanished completely as quickly as they arrived.
- 2Thor Industries VS Forest River RVBoth of these companies has pretty interesting stories. Thor Industries was founded in order to acquire the Airstream company and Forest River is currently owned by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire and Hatha... Read more...
- 2Dolly Madison BakeryI had never heard of dolly until recently. I would like to know the story behind Dolly being bought by Hostess
- 2WW GraingerW. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. (Bill) Grainger. He founded the company to provide consumers with access to a consist... Read more...
- 2Product LifecycleIt might be interesting to track the lifecycle of a product, and why/how that product eventually winds up at a discount retailer like Big Lots or Ross. At some point it makes financial sense to sell a... Read more...
- 2Stanley (PMI)They are making vacuum bottles for more than 100years. They promote the good as “built for life” and they have lifetime warranty. They used to have extremely good quality but they moved the productio... Read more...
- 2Zume / Zume PizzaZume Pizza started out as an attempt to automate pizza delivery using robots and machine learning, getting a massive $375 million investment and at one point being valued at over $2.25 billion... .... Read more...
- 2Van De Kamp's BakeryThere's so little of this bakery chain's history documented so I'd love it if you did a video covering this topic
- 2Bausch and LombThis company history touches different fields that aren't too closely related. Looking at their Wikipedia page (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bausch__Lomb) you would think they're known for their me... Read more...
- 2Doc PopcornWhy it could be the next big snack chain and it’s relationship with Dippin Dots
- 2BigYHow did they grow to be a large grocery business in the Northeastern USA? How has their business been managed in the past and today? What are their plans for the future?
- 2Arrow ElectronicsEarly 20th sold radios Bought by McKinsey consultants THEY DIE IN A CRASH Now the world's biggest electronics distributor
- 2Paris Baguette vs Tous Les JoursBoth are Asian bakery chains expanding rapidly across the US. What defines their success internationally?
- 2Litter GetterThe first roadside litter machine which I have just invented that is 24volt backed by solar powered along with any transportation equipped with a 2" ball hitch can operate them. Now they got electric ... Read more...
- 2Vanmoof e-BikesAfter raising $100M in venture capital funds at their height Vanmoof has just declared bankruptcy in their home country of the Netherlands. From calling itself "the most funded e-bike company in the w... Read more...
- 2Mavis Discount TireHow have they been getting so big thanks to acquisitions and new locations?
- 2SQRL Gas StationsThis would fit great in your series ‘Expanding Near You?” This company is fascinating as they’re coming up with drive thru gas stations. Their idea of being the future of fuel. Their unique branding, ... Read more...
- 2Cintra / FerrovialThis company gave the State of Texas billions in exchange for rights to the toll roads. On the surface it makes sense - They would build roads and toll roads in Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) in exchange f... Read more...
- 2Starbreeze EntertainmentRise And Fall And Rise Again Of Starbreeze Entertainment
- 2Benjamin MooreFamous for their paints and paint stores, they have become one of the largest names in paint.
- 2First StudentThey were formerly part of Ryder, and have grown over the years since thanks to the later buyout of Laidlaw
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- 2EricssonWhile casually researching wheter Vonage still existed or not, I stumbled across the Ericcson List. Apparently, they were involved in a number of scandals
- 2Green lightGreen light has been brutally successful in my area, choking out most internet competitors like Spectrum. I don’t know how far they reach but it is $50 a month for 500 mb which is way better than comp... Read more...
- 2Icahn EnterprisesCompany involving a big investor, yet has been criticized recently and has had to cut its dividend in half
- 2Bicycle Playing CardsIts a pretty old company dating back to the late 1800's. You see there cards everywhere, from every store, casinos. Not to mention magicians use them for their craft as well. Also people use to use th... Read more...
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- 2Mt Olive Vs Clausen pickle companiesI have noticed these two brands are rivals in family refrigerators but acceptable to eat by either side when company comes over. It’s not a McDonalds Vs Burger King where someone won’t eat at Burger K... Read more...
- 2Quartz Crisis: Elgin;Waltham;Timex compared to Swiss Watch Co. Swatch Group.You can add your unique perspective on it.
- 2Beacon Building Products vs. ABC SupplyI work in roofing and consolidation among building materials distributors accelerated so much over the past couple decades. Each part of the country had regional distributors and now we're down to 3-4... Read more...
- 2The Decline of British Leyland… What Happened?British Leyland was the combination of many of the largest British automotive manufacturers into one giant mega company that crumbled to the ground. I’d love to hear the history, brands involved, and ... Read more...
- 2Optimum, Why they’re hated (internet company)I work for this company and I would like to know your thoughts and opinions on the company. Including the recent controversy
- 2NEBA Roast BeefCame across a cool building in my city that used to be a fast food chain called NEBA Roast Beef. I couldn’t find much about them except that they were a chain the 60s. Would love to learn what happene... Read more...
- 2Altitude Trampoline ParkWith it being an 11 year old company. Altitude Trampoline Park has dominated the trampoline park industry with its only rival being Sky Zone so how did this decade old company get so big
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- 2Glamour ShotsIt was an a National Photography Studio back in the 80's & 90's. Would live to know what happened to it. There's only 2 locations left in the country. https://glamourshots.com/
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- 2Hudson newsIm just genuinely curious how those airport exclusive newsstand-type stores work, and how big they actually are when put up against normal businesses.
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- 2H.G. Hills Food StoreThey used to have several stores in the Nashville area but they started leasing their land instead because there’s more money in it
- 2Banfield pet hospitalPart of mars incorporated and is buying out other major animal hospital chains
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- 2Securly: Why They’re HatedSecurly is a company known for educational technology that has been publicly criticized for the invasion of students’ privacy and blocking gaming websites.
- 2Heidelberg's Success (Printing)Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, more commonly known as "Heidelberg" has a vast array of different achievements. Revolutionizing the entire printing industry is just one of those achievements. Not only... Read more...
- 2Cabot CheeseThey seem to have an interesting history and are a well known mid-tier cheese.
- 2vista ridge mall lewisville texasthe mall was once booming and now has become a dead mall famous in our local area. it used to be vista ridge before it was bought out and changed into “music city mall”. now there’s new renovation pla... Read more...
- 2Blinds to GoBlinds to Go is a popular store chain selling (what else?) blinds
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- 2The Aerospace CorporationNot many people know about Federally Funded Research and Development Centers and The Aerospace Corporation impact on the DoD. https://aerospace.org/
- 2The rise of the Critical Drinker.He has more than 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube.
- 2CampoWhere I lived at time we had an Campo sotre and it was the only place we cound get CDI, 3DO, Apple Pippni, Jag, Jag CD, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, and Laseractive " the games and systems". What hart them ba... Read more...
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- 2The Decline of CosiMy mom grew up eating Cosi on the East Coast, and it closed a while ago. Would be an interesting video
- 2Make episodes available on podcasting apps so we can listen on the go.Allows more people to efficiently consume your amazing content.
- 2Tassimo - Why It Failed?It was Kraft's response to the Keurig and Nestle's Capsule coffee makers (Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto), and was heavily advertised in Europe in early 2010s, before it declined and is now barely ... Read more...
- 2FreemantleWho are they and why do they seem to own the rights to every game show on TV?
- 2Ocean Casino Resort - Rise and Fall… And Rise Again?The Resort itself was Morgan Stanley’s foray into hotel investments, but it was constructed in an unsuccessful time of World Crisis of 2008, plus it had opened unfinished.
- 2Piada Italian Street FoodFrom owning/operating bravo restaurant brand to running another restaurant chain. Similar to chipotle fast casual and yet it is Italian Food! And growing in multiple states and currently at 52 restaur... Read more...
- 2Does having a Cheesecake Factory increase a malls financial healthJust recently saw an article that said that a new study showed that having a Cheesecake Factory was associated with a Mall’s financial health. I personally don’t like Cheesecake Factory but I thought ... Read more...
- 2The U.S. Mint vs. the BEPThe two federal U.S. agencies that also qualify for a member of the U.S. Treasury Department; they distinguish themselves for terms of money - the U.S. Mint mints U.S. coinage while the Bureau of Engr... Read more...
- 2FDIC vs. NCUAThe two member agencies of the U.S. government that insure financial institutions - the FDIC insures banks while NCUA insures credit unions.
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- 2The Honest CompanyThey are a company known for their diapers and other diapering items, as well as a bunch of other things. Founded by Jessica Alba.
- 2Anley FlagsHow are they surviving in a market that most people don't have interest in?
- 2Nintendo AmiiboThey were pretty popular in 2015 and 2016. Then they're barely talked about today. How could this happen to a idea that had a great start?(yes I know Skylanders had the idea first). Would like this to... Read more...
- 2Badcock & more home furnitureThis company was so big but has been in decline the last few years and is on the verge of bankruptcy right now, losing millions in cash and closing many locations.
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- 2Thermos VS StanleyThey both have a very similar concept of business ideas, and I’ve always wondered who really started the thermos mug and thermos business concept.
- 2Balsam HillBalsam Hill is a successful e-commerce company making artificial Christmas trees that are more like a real one
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- 2Boston Market (update)Could you please do an update on Boston Market? Among other things, Boston Market hasn't been paying some of its employees for months, stores are closing with no notice due to evictions, their largest... Read more...
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- 2Bellisio FoodsThey make frozen food products including its Michelina's brand. This company got its start after its founder, Jeno Paulucci, sold Jeno's, including the Jeno's Pizza Rolls (now Totino's Pizza Rolls), w... Read more...
- 2The Shubert Organization vs. The Nederlander Organization vs. JujamcynThe three rivals in owning Broadway theaters in New York City
- 2Pickup Coffee, PhilippinesThis upstarted sells $2 quality coffee and people ignore Starbucks/Bo's/etc. Founded in 2022 and has 60 outlets. Who has an idea "Oh we need a coffee place" in 2022? Obviously, someone was thinking ab... Read more...
- 2The history and rise of PopcornersIt is very interesting, and I think their marketing is very clever.
- 2Backyard BurgersThis is one of the most forgotten burger chains found in the south. It declared its 2nd bankruptcy and was at one point worked with Yum brands for 2 years until they ended their agreement for Yum to i... Read more...
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- 2KPSnacksWell it's kind of weird how many brands this one snack company holds, and I really lived hold hoops back in the day
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- 2Stern pinballthe company has been around for many years releasing pinball machines based on movies tv music sports and many more they also had many people from pinball manufacturers like bally Williams and such jo... Read more...
- 2Newman's OwnThe idea of Newman's own has always been fascinating to me. 100% of the profits are given away. I've never heard of another company structured like that.
- 2Ad CouncilThey’re the company responsible for public service announcements (PSAs)
- 2T & C Surf DesignsHawaiian based surf apparel & accessory company that has been around for decades.
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- 2Mega Foods!Was a food store in Eau Claire then I think they bought a bunch of Holiday Stationstores and expanded them with the Holiday's now selling groceries. This year, Mega! filed for bankruptcy and announced... Read more...
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- 2Toppers PizzaPretty successful pizza franchise and probably the one that has the smallest building. Would like to how they are competing with other pizza places like Domino's and Little Caesars.
- 2Olson's Ice Cream vs Coldstone'sBoth of them are pretty big ice cream places and are pretty similar.
- 2Lord & TaylorI live in Canada and would love to know what happened to this venerable department store chain.
- 2Kohr BrosKohr Bros. is found on nearly every boardwalk in New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland
- 2Care.comChanging an industry: one of the first online caregiver websites
- 2Synergy Co-opTurns out they bought some of the gas stations by me. They are also expanding into Elk Mound in the old Shell. Would be a great expanding near you vid!
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- 2Family FreshIs a grocery store. Shut down a bunch of locations around 2019-2020. They had a location in Hudson Wisconsin that got converted into a Goodwill, Michaels, and Planet Fitness. Would like to learn about... Read more...
- 2Supermicro ComputersHuge silicon Valley data center hardware provider in bed with Intel, AMD, Nvidia, every and any data center globally, and just an overall big player. Got listed to NASDAQ got listed and got relisted a... Read more...
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- 2CinamoodGerman based startup selling cinamon rolls, would fit expanding near you?
- 2Nardelli's Grinder ShoppeGrowing grinder chain in CT, expanding to other states soon
- 2Kelly Moore PaintsThe rise and fall of this paint company, recently having financial troubles and closing so many stores and furloughing 700+ employees
- 2The Rise and Fall of Telia and TelenorThe National operators of Sweden and Norway originating from state monopolies that rose to prominence worldwide in the 1990s and 2000s. However, they have been having a decline internationally, which ... Read more...
- 2JD WetherspoonsUK pub chain with 900 location. Serve drink and food all day and are a hotspot for nightlife. It is a big part of british culture and I think it would be interesting to see what americans would think ... Read more...
- 2Tradehome ShoesCompany is over 100 years old and is an EOSP. Smaller company but we are experiencing rapid growth in an otherwise slowing retail industry. Would love to see my companies profile up there and share wh... Read more...
- 2MLK Jr: For Profit v. Non ProfitI recently learned that Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is divided into 2 segments: a for-profit segment and a nonprofit segment. I find this fascinating and it would be a great dissection. It doesn’t... Read more...
- 2Dunn Bros CoffeeThey just faded off into the night - curious what happened behind the scenes!
- 2Bruams HamburgersThis fast food restaurant has more than 350 stores in 5 states. Most in the south, based out of Oklahoma. They have their own manufacturing plants in Oklahoma where they make everything from their bre... Read more...
- 2Prime time donair and poutine (Coming soon to you)They are franchising like crazy.
- 2The rise and fall of Allis-ChalmersThey were a cool company and they deserved better. Allis-Chalmers was one of the first big manufacturers to go international. They spear headed many modern technologies in the Ag tractor industry such... Read more...
- 2Embracer Group-Why are they hatedBecause embracer Group killing off Franchises like tomb raider And deus ex Embracer Group started in 1990 By Lars Wingefors And He was 13 years old at the Time he begin to sell comic books but he star... Read more...
- 2Battersea Power StationThis iconic UK building is a guaranteed "rise and fall and rise again" topic, especially if you are a Pink Floyd fan.
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- 2Electro-VoiceThey were an industry leader and pioneer in professional microphones and loudspeakers. Today, only the brand name exists. I had worked there for 13 years
- 2Liberty SafeI feel like this would be a great topic for a “Rise & Fall” episode. They made some pretty nice safes when they first started in the mid 80’s and throughout the 90’s. As the years gone by, it seem... Read more...
- 2EW Scripps CompanyThe company was started in 1878 as a newspaper company and has continued operations through various mediums including broadcast TV and FAST channels. There is a lot of history of them getting into dif... Read more...
- 2Boddie NoellThey own the largest franchise out of any CKE restaurants (Hardee’s) owning 327 stores along with their own Wedding Venue and restaurant called Rose Hill.
- 2Charming Charlie’sI was a huge fan of Charming Charlie’s . I am very sad that they closed their stores. I would like to know why. I would also like to know the history behind Charming Charlie. Thanks!
- 2Air MilesAir Miles used to be an empire and used in almost all retail and grocery chains in Canada to potentially give their customers an opportunity to travel. Why does no one ask for Air Miles anymore?
- 2ChocoZAP: Why it has been successful?It has been a rapidly expanding fitness chain originating in Japan in 2021, yet expanding at a very rapid state exceeding more than 1000 gyms across Japan, and even expanding to the other countries li... Read more...
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- 2SantikosA movie theater chain based in Texas that seems to be doing pretty well. Maybe a expanding near you video?
- 2Hybe LabelsIt's a fascinating story about how a tiny company started off really small and didn't see much success until they debuted the group BTS, and it led them to be one of the biggest K-pop agencies in the ... Read more...
- 2RBSHow it grew so big and then had to bailed out and now is owned by NatWest
- 2FabriclandThe rise and fall, and how they have been struggling to stay in business since the 2000s, after killing most of the local fabric stores.
- 2Boston Pizza vs. East SIde Mario'sWhy they're successful, why East Side Mario's failed in the US, and how they are staying relevant.
- 2Command PerformanceAt one time, there was a command performance in every mall and many locations outside the mall. They were before Supercuts and had style!! Shoulder pads and hairspray to the max.
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- 2Supercell vs space ape2 biggest mobile game company's who impacted the mobile game industry.
- 2RockAutoWould make an interesting "Why They're Successful" video. If you've ever purchased auto parts online, there's a good chance you've at least looked on RockAuto.com. Family-owned since they began in 199... Read more...
- 2Thryv (formerly dexYP, Dex Media, Superpages, & YellowpagesI actually work for Thryv and we are in the process of switching industries after going through a rise and fall (and now on the rise again). We started over 140 years ago publishing the phone books as... Read more...
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- 2Huntington Learning CenterThey are a popular tutoring franchise, known for their advertising especially in the New York area, featuring kids who discuss how they failed in school...and then succeeded thanks to Huntington.
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- 2Imperfect FoodsA company whose mission went from saving ugly produce and giving people a good deal (including poorer communities) to screwing over farmers, wage theft from employees, and really not "saving the envir... Read more...
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- 2Big Bear/Harts Department StoresDecades-old Ohio based grocery and department store chain that declined and closed by the late 1990's.
- 2North American chains that have declined in popularity in North America, but exceed in performance in other countries.I think this is a really interesting topic that sometimes pops up in some of his other videos. My fiance, who grew up in Thailand, told me how A&W and Sizzler are both incredibly popular there. Bu... Read more...
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- 2Melaleucahealth and wellness The rise of itBecause it is really interesting how it was founded And They are growing business That have Seen A lot of Growth in the past 10 years
- 2Hyatt HotelsHyatt has been changing their business model and focusing in on luxury and outright acquiring many small luxury hotel chains. On the flip side, they also utilize the newer hotel business model of fran... Read more...
- 2Build Your Dreams (BYD)China's largest EV manufacturer. They're bigger than you know!
- 2KahluaKahlua is a popular coffee alcoholic drink and I would like to see the history of it
- 2Cheddar's Scratch KitchenI went there today to eat and was wondering about how their business has been and interested in the companies history and immediately thought to look up a video you had made but there wasn't one.
- 2Kellogg's SplitSince last year (2023), Kellogg's has split into two companies: one being the W.K. Kellogg Co. for their cereals, the other Kellanova for their snacks. Would like to see the story from there!
- 2Road RangerRoad Ranger used to be a part of the Pilot/Flying J Company but suddenly mysteriously nearly a decade ago just had a divorce from each other. The crazy part is it was never explained or exposed to my ... Read more...
- 2Garmin and FitbitFitbit is more interesting to me as they were bought by Google, who changed everything about how they work and do business, and Garmin is the fitness watch choice of pro runners and the military. w... Read more...
- 2Peppa PigOne of the largest preschool franchises, especially since they’re now part of Hasbro
- 2Hastings BookstoreThis store was way more than a bookstore. It was a rental shop, you could get merch, coffee. it was a hangout for a lot of people in my town and we all took it pretty hard when it closed. My husband r... Read more...
- 2Zootopia VS Robin HoodTalking about different movies with foxes and how much both movies have evolved
- 2Key FoodThis is a popular New York area supermarket chain, but they also own other chains such as Super Fresh
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- 2Borden: The Overlooked HistoryThey were a large company that was larger than what many people realized, having owned Cracker Jack, Elmer’s and a whole bunch of other brands.
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- 2Solstice StudiosSolstice Studios was a movie distributor and financier based in Hollywood that started in 2018 and ended up imploding in 2023, leaving its second film, a Robert Rodriguez film, ending up without a dis... Read more...
- 2Round Table Pizza vs Mountain Mike’s PizzaThey’re the most common pizza places in Northern California. There’s literally more of them than McDonald’s over here
- 2Balfour BeattyBalfour Beatty is a company that runs privatized housing for the majority of military bases in the US. A recent article came out about their mistreatment of service members and their families. As a mi... Read more...
- 2WaymoOriginally started off as an expierement conducted by Google, but what has made this autonomous self-driving car provider successful?
- 2Loyalty ProgramsIn the 1960s, loyalty or membership cards were almost unknown. FedCo was one in the LA area. But now, every frikkin store wants you to prove your loyalty in order to get good prices. Explore how we go... Read more...
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- 2The Decline of Yelloh, What Happened?The company Yelloh, (formerly Schwan’s) went out of business recently. I loved their food. I am curious to see what the history of the company is. Why did they rebrand and rename this brand.
- 2ITTITT was once "bigger than you know" having owned ITT Technical Institute, Sheraton Hotels and other assets. They started out as a telecommunications company before they grew much bigger and following ... Read more...
- 2The Decline of Sam AshI used to work at one from 2013-2015 and called their demise in 10 years based on the clueless management decisions and policies. I was right. I would be willing to provide info on some of the history... Read more...
- 2MacintoshThe Macintosh (Mac) has really changed an industry since its introduction in 1984
- 2Peeps (the chicks on easter) - why they’re successfulit would be cute and informative especially if posted around easter time
- 2Equifax vs TransUnion vs ExperianThe largest credit scoring agencies in the US and other countries. How do they compare against each other?
- 2NalgeneSeems this company was very big in the early 2000s and very popular for water bottles and containers. They're made in the USA which is really interesting as so many products like that are not now. The... Read more...
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- 2BabyFirstTVThis is a relatively popular cable channel geared towards infants that seems to be overlooked by its competitors on YouTube, definitely worth discussing. BabyFirst wiki and news articles will help giv... Read more...
- 2ShutterflyA large photography company that also owns Lifetouch, known for school pictures.
- 2LetterboxdCould Letterboxd’s unique, community-driven approach to film reviews be poised to supplant giants like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes?
- 2Endeavor Group: Bigger than you know.They own the UFC The own WWE They own Professional Bull Riders (PBR) The own the streaming rights to the NFL and NHL They own 36 MiLB baseball teams They own OpenBet They own William Morris Ende... Read more...
- 2Ibotta AppThis app has worked well for me, I've earned lots of money back, but I'd be curious to see their numbers and if they've been profitable. It's a relatively new company and it seems fairly popular
- 2Ollie’s / Dirt CheapOllie’s, from what i’ve seen, has been rapidly expanding, taking advantage of the Big Lots bankruptcy. They’ve taken over many of the buildings left behind by Big Lots as well. Dirt Cheap has almost t... Read more...
- 2Earl of SandwichThe sandwich chain founded by 11th Earl of Sandwich, his son Orlando Montagu and Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl.
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- 2Drury HotelsThey are a hotel chain very popular across the southern US and it’s expanding north, you should talk about them someday! I had great experiences there and breakfast and dinner is for free!
- 2Lululemon vs Athleta vs Fabletics vs Offline by AerieAll of these companies focus on athleisurewear. What sets each apart from the other and which one is the most successful? Also, why are all four coincidentally only mall-focused brands?
- 2Simon Property Group- Why They're SuccessfulWhy are they the most successful shopping mall owner in the United States and how did they become so big?
- 2Canada PostOn strike right now affecting the entire country. Hemorrhaging money for years. I believe it deserves The Company Man treatment
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- 2Aurora (the plush company)Their plush are quite a staple in the industry. Many kids have an Aurora plush and don't even know it!
- 1Destinations XL Big and Tall men’s clothingDestination XL is the largest retailer a big and tall men’s clothing. It started off as casual male retail group. After buying up the competition the company reinvented it’s self into Destination XL. ... Read more...
- 1Bebo or black plantsWhy these two social media sites never took off like myspace or facebook. They were around during the same times as myspace but not as poppin’ !
- 1Realty IncomeHave you considered doing a video on a real estate investment trust (REIT)? One company you can examine is Realty Income (O). They have been around for about 25 years and own over 6,500 commercial pro... Read more...
- 1Copper River GrillThey've closed the Asheville location on July 6, 2020. We need to know what happened to them.
- 1Dillon Read (Investment Bank)I bought this book a few weeks ago and not many people know about them. How they started and developed over the years and the secret of their success but ultimate failure, too.
- 1GattitownOkay so its like a chuckie e cheese but better like games weren’t rigged and they had a movie theater and the pizza wasn’t that bad I think they go by mr. gatti’s pizza now
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- 1SHAR Music Company vs. Southwest StringsWhat are the backgrounds of these string instrument companies? How are they doing today? And what are their similarities and differences?
- 1The biggest moves in sportsThere have been many big moves in sports history.
- 1FabFitFunHow they started, why they’re successful & how subscription boxes work.
- 1ParlerMaybe a combination of Why they're hated/why it failed. They were a free-speech clone of Twitter that were attacked by leftists last week which led to their very quickly being pulled offline.
- 1HaierHow they got so big. About ten years ago they were known only for their small fridges but now they are a major appliance company that make all appliances as well as TVs.
- 1EcowasherWhy it failed. I remember a time where I couldn't step into my local independent hardware-store and not have someone trying to sell me one of these new thingies that hooks up to your washing machine t... Read more...
- 1Robins donutsi’m not sure if they’re just a canadian company but there used to quite a few in my city and now a majority have closed. so possibly rise & fall?
- 1jio telecomIt is a brand owned by India's richest man and has been a market disruptor.
- 1Business 101 - Understanding Business Concepts and MetricsYou're a fantastic YouTube channel giving perspectives/analysis on businesses. However, I think there's a good amount of your YouTube audience that likely doesn't have a business background and wanna ... Read more...
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- 1Max and Erma'sWhy are they all of the sudden (within the last 5 years) closing so many locations and what led up to this downfall?
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- 1McMaster-CarrSuper interested in the history and the supply chain process of MMC. The big catalog book, the CAD diagrams, the almost inhuman shipping speed and reliability, and of course, the fact that you can buy... Read more...
- 1Nerd Focus Energy drinkYoo Mr company man!! Could you do a video on my most favorite energy drink of all time? This drink was very popular amongst people who needed energy and focus while studying. And the flavor was so goo... Read more...
- 1Philly connectionOnce very popular, haven't seen one in years. May just be my location
- 1Server TechnologyIs a based headquarters In Reno it will be interesting to do this video
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- 1Rocksteady StudiosThis is worthy a topic since this company has been known for making video games in which became very popular.
- 1The Good Feet StoreI have tried to research this store and have had a lot of difficulty. This is a specialty foot insert shoe store that sells a "system" for a nonfundable $1400 lifetime membership. Despite it's claims ... Read more...
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- 1bright view landscapingBright view landscaping became a national company, worth over a billion dollars, with in eight years, according to wikipedia.
- 1Google stadiaThe new generation of cloud gaming. Started a few years ago was fairly unknown. But now it has become one of the more popular gaming platforms
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- 1LoveveryA growing company! The brand, whose Instagram-friendy Play Gym was an instant hit in 2017, expanded to subscription boxes that arrive every two months with thoughtfully designed, stage-appropriate toy... Read more...
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- 1Golden Krust BakeryWent from small Jamaican food store in NYC to nationwide distribution through Walmart.
- 1Fifth Third BankHistory of Fifth Third Bank which has branches in the Midwest & Southern United States
- 1Carrian groupCarrian group was a large Hong Kong conglomerate, was involved in one of the largest banking scandals in Hong Kong which had a valued an estimated loss of 1 billion US dollars, this scandal also led t... Read more...
- 1Redi ClinicIn the midst of a pandemic how could this business have failed? Was it bad business practices?
- 1IAC / Ask, Excite, Myway, My Search BarHistory of Ask and infusion of spyware into the common search experience
- 1Kano ComputingKano Computing is a computer coding and computer developer. While the company is pretty new, they have done a lot during these few years. Their newest product is the KANO PC that runs Windows, unlike ... Read more...
- 1VSCO girl trendI'm sure you've seen these girls on Instagram or Tic-Tok. How did this become popular?
- 1Souper SaladMaybe it’s childhood nostalgia but I feel like Souper Salad used to be everywhere!
- 1ZwillingThe German Knife Manufacturer founded in 1731 is one of the oldest brands in the world with a huge history in the US, where the knives are more commonly known as Henckels knives.
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- 1Body on Tap ShampooIt was a very popular shampoo meant for ladies, but very popular with men. I think the story of how it used 1/3 Budweiser beer in it until Bud said they wanted out. Apparently, the company was going t... Read more...
- 1Bagel BasketThese were everywhere in the 90s & then they just disappeared. They would spring up like weeds. It seemed like every shopping center had one. I'd like to know what happened. Did they suffer from t... Read more...
- 1CalgonMy wife’s Great grand father was one of the founders. Last name was hopwood. His daughter- my wife’s grandmother- her daughter my wife’s mother. My son will still be gifted stock from Merk when the... Read more...
- 1AMR/GMRAMR though being a company only from 1992 to recent has been on heat, taking over rural metro, McCormick, and many other major ambulance and even fire companies. They have had and still are extremely ... Read more...
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- 1Brytone Mechanical Mirror works Inc.Theres little to no information about it, who started it, why it isnt a business anymore, how long they have been a company. Anytime i look for something about it, only eEbay bids show. I think its so... Read more...
- 1Buzztime TriviaWhat is that funny computer screen in the bar with all those trivia questions on it? It's Buzztime Trivia! It started off as NTN and was a novel idea at the time. Now, they're not in such good shape b... Read more...
- 1SimplotThis could even be a trio thing with CHS and WilberEllis cause that’s their main rivals. Honestly I want to see how you cover a huge agricultural company here in the PNW
- 1McGregor GolfI know they were one of the most popular Sports Brands way before I was born however, what happened? Why are they no longer around? Going from the top of the game nonexistent I believe deserves a vide... Read more...
- 1CredCred is a mobile app that helps creadit card users help pay their bills on time every month and even rewards them with cashbacks and other offers. It is co-founded by Kunal Shah, a legendary entrepren... Read more...
- 1Pullmantur Cruisesobjectively popular cruise that collapsed due to COVID-19
- 1Aaron chairsThey are very popular and successful company. I believe the rise to success would be kind of interesting
- 1ESPRIT HoldingsThe decline of ESPRIT. Once a big and popular company. Now it is struggling and closing more an more Stores while trying to stay alive. Closing all stores in North America in 2013, all stores in Austr... Read more...
- 1Rockler woodworkingthey are a nich hardware store specializing in wood working. they have a mail order catalog and retail stores across the usa
- 1Microchip Technology"Why They're Successful" or "Rise, Fall, and Rise Again"? Microchip has been around since my dad was my age and he was using their products. It seems like they're still making the same products, but ... Read more...
- 1Crystals pizzaIts out of business now but I think the nostalgia of it would be viral. Along with casa Bonita and photon laser tag
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- 1Dixie QueenDixie Queen is a amazing restaurant chain in the Memphis, TN area. It’s like a old school diner with a feel good vibe the food is delicious and they are severely underrated. I just think this would be... Read more...
- 1Lebanon BolognaWhy has this delicious sausage of Pa Dutch area not gained national acceptance?
- 1An investigation on ProctorioProctorio is a remote proctoring service used by secondary schools to prevent cheating, but is very controversial among students for its near-spyware-like capabilities. Is it actually malicious?
- 1Rawkus RecordsIt’s the record label that declined to sign Kanye prior to his signing with Roc A Fella They had Talib Kweli Mos Def They were in the center of New York
- 1Erik's Bike Board and SkiI work for a company in the midwest. We're nowhere near as big as Erik's, and they're everywhere. They're the only brand that is bigger than us here, and every other little store has been snuffed out ... Read more...
- 1Outdoor voicesIt is an up and coming athleisure company that is poised to take over Lululemon's market share. Here's a quick intro: https://jilt.com/blog/outdoor-voices-market-gap/
- 1Gibson HomewaresThe appear to be the Unilever of private label and licensed kitchenware brands.
- 1Easton PressThey are the biggest leather bound books company, and have been around for a long time, dominating the industry. They are completely worth a video in my opinion.
- 1Cheeburger CheeburgerIt’s an American restaurant chain that only has 17 stores, one of which made it to Saudi Arabia. Nobody really talks about it, if anyone even does. It’s kind of faded into obscurity.
- 1Playa BowlsIt’s a rising healthy restaurant that has been taking the east coast by storm and is gradually moving across the country. It’s promoted a chill beach parlor aesthetic and is very popular with college ... Read more...
- 1SidecarSidecar died only a few years after it was founded, sow hat happened?
- 1VanwagnerIt is company that dose sports and entertainment like the Super Bowl or the Olympics and by dad bob Becker is the president
- 1Salad and GoIt's a new fast food chain here in AZ that is expanding quickly. They specialize in salads and wraps, and being able to do them efficiently and low-priced. They're also in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area of... Read more...
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- 1RC WilleyThis relatively small chain of stores based in Utah has a unique history of how it got started, what the store offers today (electronics, appliances, furniture, even cafes serving baked goods!), and t... Read more...
- 1EDMC -Education Management Corp.They were a controlled several different subsidiary "Higher Education" schools. One being the Art Institutes of (City, State). They were a for-profit "higher education" school system that used very ag... Read more...
- 1Orange S.AA French Multinational Telecommuncation services owned by government of France
- 1NFL 2K SeriesThe Rise and Fall of the 2K Football game I'm hearing it is coming back somewhat but what do you think!
- 1Dentsply SironaWhen the ceo (that just got let go) previously worked for cardnal medical and accendently overordered millions of Oxycontin's but cut a deal with the DEA for 44 or 34 million dollars, and got the job ... Read more...
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- 1Warehouse clubs in generalThere should be a history of all warehouse clubs, and how even the ones who failed helped shape the industry as we know it today.
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- 1Delchamps (supermarket)It was at one time a giant in the industry. It would be very interesting to see your perspective on its downfall.
- 1CueCat: The Missing LinkNowadays, QR codes are everywhere, enhancing the consumer experience with any product, changing the way we shop. Yet, at the turn of the century, before smartphones, the CueCat tried to pioneer the wa... Read more...
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- 1Bike banditMotorcycle Parts Seller BikeBandit Has Stolen $646,000 of Customers' Money and Disappeared, Says Bankruptcy Trustee
- 1ZadehkicksThis topic is pretty recent so I’m not sure how much information is out there, but a video about the scandal Zadehkicks ran stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from preorders in the shoe industr... Read more...
- 1Simply MacA successful Apple Authorized Service Provider went bankrupt and closed, firing all of its employees without pay on 6/10
- 1Barnie’s CoffeeStarted in Florida, grew to maybe 115 stores…Starbucks ruined it all. There was one at my mall in Indianapolis when I was younger. Recently I saw Barnie’s kcups on a big online retail website and star... Read more...
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- 1Prince CastleHere’s a much more interesting story in video form than the one you did on the White Castle Company that even if you do not choose to create your own video about is none the less exceptionally worth l... Read more...
- 1PlayTikaAs Tel Aviv, Israel's largest mobile game developer family... how did the developer add an expansive game portfolio they reached today?
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- 1Lenz garbage/excavatingLenz garbage kept chicago and surrounding area during the 1900s until bought out by waste management. They were waste management's biggest competition in Chicago until the 80s.
- 1AudioVoxIn the 70's & early 80's they seemed to be one of the largest aftermarket car audio companies with leading edge tech/displays.
- 1CarHop Auto Sales & Finance: Why They're HatedCarHop is notorious for taking advantage of people with bad credit and how they sell garbagey cars everyday to people who don't have much of any other choice. Obviously this leads to being hated, b... Read more...
- 1ShowmarsIt used to be a food place in every mall I went to. Very good gyros and Greek food. I miss it.
- 1PhilcoThey created so many iconic and important electronics, what happened to them?
- 1Valeant Pharmaceuticals ScandalI think this would be a good topic bc you could also include other major pharmaceuticals and their companies that were set up to do precisely what Valeant and more so Mike Pearson did.
- 1Java Jacket/Jim SorensonYou've done quite a bit of videos on coffee and I think the story of the little cardboard sleeve we put around our coffees everyday has a story that just needs to be told on your channel, specifically... Read more...
- 1Johns bargain storeI think people want to know, what happened to them? 🤵♂️
- 1ChapmansThey've been around for 49 years (which would be perfect for their 50th anniversary). Wikipedia says: 'It is the largest independent ice cream and ice water manufacturer in Canada'. I've heard they're... Read more...
- 1Denuvo - Why they're hatedDRM in games without online multiplayer requires you to be online to play.
- 1Sedano's SupermarketIt would be cool to talk about very obscure and regional supermarkets.
- 1southland waste systemsevery year i visit brunswick georgia and i used to see southland waste systems garbage trucks but they have dissapeared and only the cans remain i really want to know what happned
- 1Feeders Pet SupplyBecause pet segment is $20Bn in US, and there are many players in it like Petco, Chewy, Petsmart, etc. We'd appreciate if you can consider them one by one or in comparison!
- 1Golden chickI love this place, it’s mostly a Texas franchise but they’ve been around since the 50’s and have been expanding and getting more and more popular so I’d love to see a history video on it.
- 1Roller BladesThe rise and fall of inline skating ( x-games aggressive skating) and rollerblades
- 1I need you to cover this about the YT FancyHe committed a crime and we have evidence. Give me your Discord and we can talk this out.
- 1Good RxLove your content. 1) Where did they come from? 2) Who’s behind them? 3) Altruistic or…? 4) Competitors? How far is the gap from one another. 5) Is the market volatile? Profits significant? 6) A... Read more...
- 1Honest vs. Hello BelloThey’re companies that were recently founded that make diapers free of parabens and latex, and were both founded by celebrities (Jessica Alba for the Honest Company, and Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd ... Read more...
- 1BurkiesI want to know a little more about Burkies and why they are successful
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- 1Center BankAbsolutely fantastic Bank located in northern Indiana and still owned by same family since 1895 !! They flatly refused to sell out during the big Bank murger in the 90's and 2000's. They posted huge r... Read more...
- 1Lehi Roller MillsStarted in Utah it is a company that seemed to get big very fast, at least in the mountain west. I've seen their products throughout utah, Wyoming, and colorado.
- 1HydroflaskThese overpriced water bottles became trendy, from VSCO girls to Gen Z-ers wanting to be eco-conscious.
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- 1Bassett Furniture IndustriesFounded in 1902 in Virginia, Bassett Furniture Industry pioneered mass production of furniture in the United States. After 130 years the company is still going strong.
- 1American Paper OpticsHow the hell did they get a monopoly on 3D glasses and other paper based sight protection??? Who are these people???
- 1ShiptShipt is a grocery delivery company owned by Target that offers grocery delivery from most Target locations as well as many other stores such as Meijer, Publix, and Kroger. Often seen as Instacart's b... Read more...
- 1Update on United parcel serviceUnited parcel service is due for a new contract in august of 2023. They have made record profits in the past 3-4 years due to covid 19, amongst other factors. On top of that the competitive space betw... Read more...
- 1EvenfloOne of the many makers of infant accesories, including car seats, strollers, etc.
- 1Book DepositoryFor many years, the Book Depository were a fairly large online bookstore with a pretty good reputation for prices, inventory and customer service that eventually merged with Amazon after doing a deal ... Read more...
- 1Multiple company centralized themed videosYou could also make centralized themed videos grouping stories from multiple companies- all paying off one business concept. Like "Overcoming Obstacles" These might be a fun break from your normal bus... Read more...
- 1Original StitchOriginal Stitch just today announced that they will be closing their business on June 12. Could you do a video about why this is happening?
- 1FotomatThey were known for their drive thru kiosks and iconic roof designs; you would simply drive your car there and get your pictures in a matter of time. You would also rent videos there as well.
- 1piels beerBeer brand from the 50s with extremely memorable animated commercials. what happened to the brand?
- 1GitaminiYour Segway video reminded me of this gadget. Basically a glorified Igloo on wheels, the commercials pitched it as a way to be "more productive" and good for the environment by encouraging people to w... Read more...
- 1LaComerIt’s a brand with 150 stores in mexico but what is interesting about it it’s that it went bankrupt and now it grew more than before
- 1Maggiano's Little ItalyWondering if someday you can do a video about Maggiano's Little Italy, restaurant chain. It's pretty good and somewhat popular... thanks, I enjoy your videos
- 1Empire paintball/ core sportsIt’s interesting because this company is seemingly a monopoly in the small industry of paintball, you could really do a whole series on paintball companies rises and falls, very interesting stuff as a... Read more...
- 1Lloyd's of londonLloyds of London is the biggest insurance market in the world, but very few know about it, it has ma’s such as Aon Beazly and WTW, over 500 billion in premium passes through it in a year putting it as... Read more...
- 1FloozFlooz attempted to establish a currency unique to Internet merchants, somewhat similar in concept to airline frequent flyer programs or grocery store stamp books. The name "flooz" was based upon the A... Read more...
- 1The Rise and Fall of Kijiji.It was a popular eBay alternative in Canada, and it even was a subsidiary of it, before shutting down many locations outside of Canada and losing popularity among people. But how did they manage to be... Read more...
- 1Hallmark vs. American GreetingsThe two largest rivals in greeting cards in America
- 1american wearhouse furnitureIt’s a furniture store that I recently visited. All their furniture is advertised as a competitor ok prices to Amazon other stores. One of the signs also said that they operate and paper thin margins ... Read more...
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- 1Lean Cuisine versus Smart Ones versus Healthy Choice versus OtherDiscuss all the diet frozen boxes: compare and contrast. Obviously there's many new ones on the market that can be mentioned. Do a history of the oldest and add in new ones.
- 1Swank Motion PicturesMost people aren't really aware of movie licensing companies, but they're pretty big, and any time a movie is shown in public, it's either with the permission of a licensing company (Swank being the l... Read more...
- 1Rocket Gas Stations/Convenience StoresI'm not sure if it was on purpose or coincidence, but your video end theme is the same song used on the news/weather video screens at Rocket gas station pumps in Southern California. They've started p... Read more...
- 1SternoWhy they're successful. The company is durable. Ubiquitous in food service. It's been around for over 100 years, and they do one thing really well. Like Kleenex, Xerox, etc., the company name is epony... Read more...
- 1Best/worst businesses in a field, leader, etcWould be interesting to hear the facts
- 1Mezz cuesThe most renowned pool cue company, but not particularly popular. Where did this discrepancy come from? Would love to hear the company’s history and trajectory.
- 1Safety 1stThey make car seats, strollers, etc. for baby, but became famous for creating the "Baby on board!" signs
- 1Velodyne LidarTheir stock price was over $35 per share back near the beginning of 2021. There are also some interesting details about the CEO and the board of directors, along with the CEO's wife involvement in the... Read more...
- 1SAS VS Yerevan CityTwo largest supermarket chains in Armenia that are very similar to each other, yet SAS offers food courts that serve assortments of food and Yerevan City has a bigger presence outside of Yerevan
- 1The Flip Video Camera - Why It FailedLike some people back in the early 2010s, I owned and operated a Flip Video camera, but I only liked the editing software. I also know the the camera failed because the company that made the camera... Read more...
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- 1Rutters!Rutters is a Central PA-based convenience store that's currently going through a major region expansion. Recommend checking them out and maybe worthy of a video. Similar to Wawa or Sheetz but still ha... Read more...
- 1Byerlys Grocery StoreThe concept of this grocery store, the unique layout and the history of the store itself.
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- 1On Running-Why They’re SuccessfulThey have made some great, high quality running shoes over the years that are really comfortable and popular.
- 1Fieldhouse USAThey seem to be expanding very slowly. I have one at my local mall. They had a timeline about the story of the company displayed on the wall. I think this may be an interesting topic. Right now, I bel... Read more...
- 1Legal Sea FoodsGrowing chain of seafood restaurants that started in New England
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- 1NoomIt's a subscription app to track a person's food intake and exercise habits
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- 1Mr. Car Wash vs. Driven BrandsThese are the top 2 companies that have the most car washes in the U.S. How well will these car wash companies thrive in years ahead?
- 1Ingram MicroThe biggest company you've never heard of. In 2021, they pulled in $54.5B in revenue, but who are they, and what do they do? Why should you care?
- 1CentralnicIt's an adtech company that has quickly expanded through acquisition and consolidation of the market
- 1Turo & GetaroundThe rise of car sharing and how they compete with traditional rental cars.
- 1The rise and fall of fanatec.Fanatec is a company that has been praised for its budget and high quality sim racing options. Their business had appeared incredibly successful, until suddenly filing for bankruptcy.
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- 1cabella's getting bought by a hedge fund, destroying Sydney NEI think there might be interest in what hedge funds (whatever they are) have destroyed some of America's best brands, Coleman for instance...the similarities between the down fall of KFC (the first vi... Read more...
- 1Texas born convenience storesThis spin off of kwik check had the same ceo and is trying to rebrand the company into a "luxury convenience store" they are spreading rapidly with 50+ in Texas and one in Oklahoma
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- 1Gorton’sAs of 2024, Gorton’s has turned 175, and it shall tell the story of how it got so big by becoming one of the largest seafood companies.
- 1Rachel’sOnce tasty food fast. Quick bloated expansion. Declining quality. Just got hit with unpayment of 283k for services. See todays article on WGRZ in Buffalo.
- 1NHS Inc. (Santa Cruz Skateboards)I'd love to see a video about NHS and its companies...Santa Cruz, Creature, Independent Trucks, Speed Wheels, Bronson Speed Co., etc. NHS is one of the biggest, most successful companies in skateboard... Read more...
- 1Fenty Beauty/Skin/HairIt would be fun to talk about the trend of celebrity owned businesses, starting with the OG Rihanna. How Fenty got its space and recognition within the beauty industry by opening new borders and stand... Read more...
- 1Important PeopleEver thought about a series on important people and the effects on companies? You just did one on Rainforest Cafe and Tilman Fertitta the CEO of Landry's is an interesting dude. Another would be Matt... Read more...
- 1Resorts WorldHow did it get so big, having now run more casinos and casino resorts?
- 1Warner Bros. Studio StoreThey were seemingly their answer to the Disney Store. By the time the AOL Time Warner merger was complete, all their stores were gone.
- 1Nike Golf EquipmentThey used to be on top of the golf world and sponsored the most famous athletes like tiger woods and now they’re gone
- 1the demise of CerealityOnly saw this concept online, crazy custom cereals you can also take in a cup. I never had a chance to try it when I read about the last one in a Texas Airport, might be gone. How could such a niche d... Read more...
- 1PetnetThey rose to be the dominant brand in automated pet feeders and raised millions in vc funding. Then suddenly, all pet feeders got disconnected and stopped automated feeding. There’s zero response from... Read more...
- 1Hungry Howie’s PizzaI am Hungry Howie’s pizza fan. I would like to know the history behind the company. where did the name Hungry Howie’s come from?
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- 1Savvas Realize Why They’re Hatedwell savvas realize is a company witch most children hate.
- 1Shari’sThis was a restaurant that had a large cultural significance in the pnw and just recently shuttered all Oregon locations without warning
- 1ClothestimeDo rise and fall. It was a discount apparel retailer which originally found success in the junior clothing market
- 1Grunt styleIt’s a patriotic company that’s really popular. The shirts are worn a lot and would like to know about the company
- 1Sysco FoodsMost restaurants, dining halls, and quick service restaurants get their food from one company: Sysco Foods. How did they get to where they are now? How did they change the way food is distributed? How... Read more...
- 1Coghlan's vs ColemanThey are two very different companies, with wildly different stories that happen to produce many overlapping products (camping, outdoors equipment, etc.) Plus, I think it would be a nice addition t... Read more...
- 1Fried Pie CompanyWhy: Fried pies are a beloved treat, and this company’s twist on an old favorite is gaining traction.
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- 1FoursquareWhat motivated us to use FourSquare? How do/did they make money? It's crazy they're still around
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- 1The Rise of ELF CosmeticsELF has been around since I was a kid and their costs have maintained relatively low in comparison to the demand for their product as a drugstore beauty company. They are popular for making “dupes” of... Read more...
- 1The Really Useful GroupAndrew Lloyd Webber's company known for his musicals. How did his company get so big?
- 1JacksonsA pretty large convenience store chain with more than 300 locations in the 7 most western states, that own a distribution company and an energy company.
- 1ParisianThey were so prominent throughout the Southeastern U.S. before 2008, but I feel like most people outside of retail enthusiasts have forgotten they ever existed. They were a better upper-middle departm... Read more...
- 1Bimbo BakeriesThey are a massive bread company that dominates the bread industry.
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