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Woodcraft was founded in 1928 as a small supply source for Boston’s North End cabinetmakers. Affiliated with Woodcraft Supply Corp., the Woodcraft franchise program started in 1997. The company has more than 32 locations throughout the United States. The private company is based in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

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Merlin P. Hayes and his wife launched a hobby shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the 1970s. Through this store, Hayes met Thomas Walla, and together they bought out a competing store, Hobby Town, in 1980.From that one store HobbyTown USA was born. The company began franchising in 1986 and also has an e-commerce site. HobbyTown [...]

In the late 1970s, electronics manufacturer Curtis Mathis Co. established ColorTyme as a distributor for its line of televisions. Willie Talley purchased the company in 1981 and began franchising the concept the following year. ColorTyme stores offer a complete line of home electronics, appliances and furnishings. All products are sold rent-to-own, with customers making weekly [...]

James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America.

Since 1998, Plato’s Closet locations have sold the latest in gently used, name-brand teen fashions. Stores in the chain only buy current fashions that are in good condition. Plato’s Closet also sells used accessories, books, CDs, games, picture frames and other items.Plato’s Closet is owned by Winmark (formerly Grow Biz), which also franchises Music Go [...]