Date archives: November 25, 2023

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, a San Antonio-based chain established in 1952 by Bill Miller and his wife Ila Faye, began as a poultry and egg business. It evolved into a pioneering food-to-go service in 1954, initially focusing on fried chicken. This venture expanded into barbecue and hamburgers, leading to the opening…

Rent-A-Center, now known as Upbound Group, Inc. with the stock ticker UPBD, is a leading rent-to-own operator in the United States. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company was founded in 1986 and has grown to employ approximately 15,500 people across its 1,800 stores in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto…