Little Popcorn Store Trivia #10

QUESTION

On a weekly average, how many offers did founder E. Clair Brown receive to sell his successful popcorn business?

ANSWER

While an exact number is unknown, a Chicago Daily News article from May 27, 1959 said Brown had received several offers to buy his shop, but he didn't plan to sell. "I'm retired already," he said, "How can I retire any farther?"

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