Companies That We Believed To Be American, But They Are Really Not!

Published on 10/05/2021
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Motorola

Motorola, well known for its electronic products, began in Schaumburg, Illinois, long before mobile phones existed. It developed progressively in popularity following its 1928 debut, reaching a zenith of success with flip phones and comparable devices. Google eventually acquired it, only for Lenovo, a Chinese corporation, to repurchase it in 2014. Google lost money on this transaction, having acquired the company for $12 billion two years prior to selling it for $2.9 billion. Even now, the mystery surrounding Google’s willingness to lose $10 billion on this deal continues.

Motorola

Motorola

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Burger King

When the majority of people envision fast food, they envision it in the United States. Burger King is one of numerous independently owned and operated franchises. In 1954, in Miami, Florida, David Egerton and James McLamore opened the first “Insta Burger King.” They had no idea it would grow to be a global brand. They were allowed to exit the firm for the first time in a decade following that. It has since been owned by a variety of people. Currently, Restaurant Brands International, a Canadian firm, owns it. BK continues to get financial backing from 3G Capital, a New York-based investment business.

Burger King

Burger King

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