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Original
In 1960, W. S. Stuckey attempted to create a hotel chain called Stuckey's Carriage Inn, but opened only four locations. In 1964, Stuckey's merged with Pet, Inc., maker of Pet Milk.[3]

The company at its peak had over 350 locations, which dwindled to fewer than 75 after a decline in the late 1970s under ownership by Pet. It was repurchased by former Congressman W.S. Stuckey, Jr., in 1985. As of May 2015[update], Stuckey's has over 115 franchise stores in 17 states.[2]

Revised
In 1960, W. S. Stuckey attempted to create a hotel chain called Stuckey's Carriage Inn, but opened only four locations including one in his hometown of Eastman, GA. In 1964, Stuckey's merged with Pet, Inc., maker of Pet Milk.[3]

The company had 115 stores before its sale to Pet, at its peak had over 350 locations, which dwindled to fewer than 75 after a decline in the late 1970s under ownership by Pet. It was repurchased by former Congressman W.S. Stuckey, Jr., in 1985. As of May 2015[update], Stuckey's has over 115 franchise stores in 17 states.[2]

Original Contribution
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stuckey's is a roadside convenience store chain found on highways throughout the United States. Stores are concentrated in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest, although operations have existed as far east as Connecticut and as far west as Oregon. Stuckey's Corporation, the company operating the chains, has its headquarters in Eastman, Georgia.[1]

Contents
[hide]
 * 1 History
 * 1.1 Early days
 * 1.2 Downfall, then rise
 * 2 See also
 * 3 References
 * 4 External links

Early days[edit source | edit]
Stuckey’s originated in the early 1930s in Eastman, Georgia. When founder W. S. Stuckey, Sr., had a successful pecan harvest from his family's orchard he decided to offer a portion of the crop for sale in a lean-to roadside shed. Many Florida-bound tourists traveling U.S. Route 23 stopped to purchase the pecans.

Stuckey's advertisement from 1976 Rand McNally Road Atlas

As the roadside business continued to expand, Stuckey's wife, Ethel, created a variety of homemade pecan candies to sell at the stand, including pecan log rolls and pecan divinity. In 1937, Stuckey constructed his first store building. Much like the former roadside lean-to, the new business focused on selling these Southern candies to highway travelers.

This first Stuckey’s shop added a restaurant, then a novelty section, and then gas pumps. The final addition was a teal blue roof (which would later become the company's trademark). Until the onset of World War II, Stuckey’s continued to open stores in Georgia and Florida. The number of stores declined somewhat during WWII due to the effects of wartime sugar rationing.

After WWII ended, the Stuckey’s business once again began to grow and it sold a number of new franchises. The company constructed a candy factory to supply an eventual 350-plus Stuckey's stores located throughout the continental United States. As the post-war baby boom flourished and families undertook more long-distance auto travel, Stuckey's continued to grow as they were usually constructed along major highways and frequently were paired with Texaco gas stations as well as restaurants and clean restrooms.[2]

Downfall, then rise[edit source | edit]
A modern Stuckey's/BP in Yeehaw Junction, Florida

In 1960, W. S. Stuckey attempted to create a hotel chain called Stuckey's Carriage Inn, but opened only four locations. In 1964, Stuckey's merged with Pet, Inc., maker of Pet Milk.[3]

The company at its peak had over 350 locations, which dwindled to fewer than 75 after a decline in the late 1970s under ownership by Pet. It was repurchased by former Congressman W.S. Stuckey, Jr., in 1985. As of May 2015, Stuckey's has over 115 franchisestores in 17 states.[2]

See also[edit source | edit]

 * Nickerson Farms
 * Horne's (restaurant)

References[edit source | edit]

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External links[edit source | edit]

 * Stuckey's official website

Revised Contribution

Stuckey's is a roadside convenience store chain found on highways throughout the United States. Stores are concentrated in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest, although operations have existed as far east as Connecticut and as far west as Oregon. Stuckey's Corporation, the company operating the chains, has its headquarters in Eastman, Georgia.[1]

Contents
[hide]
 * 1 History
 * 1.1 Early days
 * 1.2 Downfall, then rise
 * 2 See also
 * 3 References
 * 4 External links

Early days[edit source | edit]
Stuckey's originated in the early 1930's when Mr. Stuckey was borrowing money during the depression to buy farmers surplus pecans in order to sell them from his roadside stand, later his wife Ethel joined in with her homemade pecan candies. Stuckey went from door to door buying pecans and selling candies diligently for years before the company started to show any promise.

Stuckey's advertisement from 1976 Rand McNally Road Atlas

As the roadside business continued to expand, Stuckey's wife, Ethel, created a variety of homemade pecan candies to sell at the stand, including pecan log rolls and pecan divinity. In 1937, Stuckey constructed his first store building. Much like the former roadside lean-to, the new business focused on selling these Southern candies to highway travelers.

This first Stuckey’s shop added a restaurant, then a novelty section, and then gas pumps. The final addition was a teal blue roof (which would later become the company's trademark). Until the onset of World War II, Stuckey’s continued to open stores in Georgia and Florida. The number of stores declined somewhat during WWII due to the effects of wartime sugar rationing.

After WWII ended, the Stuckey’s business once again began to grow and it sold a number of new franchises. The company constructed a candy factory to supply an eventual 350-plus Stuckey's stores located throughout the continental United States. As the post-war baby boom flourished and families undertook more long-distance auto travel, Stuckey's continued to grow as they were usually constructed along major highways and frequently were paired with Texaco gas stations as well as restaurants and clean restrooms.[2]

Downfall, then rise[edit source | edit]
A modern Stuckey's/BP in Yeehaw Junction, Florida

In 1960, W. S. Stuckey attempted to create a hotel chain called Stuckey's Carriage Inn, but opened only four locations including the original in Eastman, GA. In 1964, Stuckey's merged with Pet, Inc., maker of Pet Milk before which time there were only 115 locations.[3]

The company at its peak had over 350 locations, which dwindled to fewer than 75 after a decline in the late 1970s under ownership by Pet. It was repurchased by former Congressman W.S. Stuckey, Jr., in 1985. As of May 2015, Stuckey's has over 115 franchisestores in 17 states.[2]

See also[edit source | edit]

 * Nickerson Farms
 * Horne's (restaurant)

References[edit source | edit]

 * 1) Jump up^
 * 2) ^ Jump up to:a b
 * 3) Jump up^

External links[edit source | edit]

 * Stuckey's official website