But it was their Ben Franklin retail franchise, founded in 1927, that is perhaps Butler Bros.' greatest dime-store legacy. At its peak, there were some 2,500 Ben Franklins nationwide, but by the ...

John Royer has spent half of his life as the owner of John’s Variety and Pets. At age 76, Royer is finally ready to turn the page. “I’m going to relax, enjoy the years I have ...