Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
These three American businesses existed before the country itself, and they're still thriving!
In this episode of Down to Business, we take a look inside three remarkable American businesses that existed before the country itself. Founded in 1680, 1762, and 1775, Saunders Gill Farms, Fraunces Tavern, and Founding Co Stationers have survived wars, disasters, and centuries of change. We meet the families and business owners keeping these historic operations alive and thriving as America celebrates its 250th birthday. How have these centuries old businesses evolved, adapted, and stayed relevant for over the centuries?
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Saunders Gill Farms overview and 346-year legacy
04:10 - Fraunces Tavern in Manhattan
07:48 - Founding Co Stationers: 251 years of printing
09:33 - Outlook on the next 250 years
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These three American businesses existed before the country itself, and they're still thriving!
In this episode of Down to Business, we take a look inside three remarkable American businesses that existed before the country itself. Founded in 1680, 1762, and 1775, Saunders Gill Farms, Fraunces Tavern, and Founding Co Stationers have survived wars, disasters, and centuries of change. We meet the families and business owners keeping these historic operations alive and thriving as America celebrates its 250th birthday. How have these centuries old businesses evolved, adapted, and stayed relevant for over the centuries?
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Saunders Gill Farms overview and 346-year legacy
04:10 - Fraunces Tavern in Manhattan
07:48 - Founding Co Stationers: 251 years of printing
09:33 - Outlook on the next 250 years
Connect with Cheddar!
On Facebook: facebook.com/cheddar
On Instagram: instagram.com/cheddar
On the web: cheddar.com
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