17. Whole Foods (Austin, TX, 1980)
SaferWay, later renamed Whole Foods, was one of the country’s first natural grocery stores. But it wasn’t always so upscale — the founders lived in the original location and used its dishwasher as a shower!
18. Virgin Records (London, UK, 1971)
Before it grew into an international phenomenon, Richard Branson’s label was an eccentric record store. It took its name from the founders feeling like ‘complete virgins at business.’
19. TGI Fridays (New York, NY, 1965)
Though the restaurant now brands itself as a family restaurant, it actually began as a swanky cocktail bar. The company later decided to expand and focus more on salad bars.
