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3026
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Founded in Charlotte in 1913, snack food maker Lance once had the South to itself. Now operating in 37 states, the company faces competition from companies like Frito Lay and, strangely, is a wealthy company in financial trouble.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 16 Issue 7, July 1996, p26-29,31,33,35,37-38,40, il Periodical Website
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5227
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Founded in Charlotte in 1913 by Philip Lance, Lance today is the largest producer of sandwich crackers in the United States. The company had revenues of $583 million in 2001. Westbrook discusses the company's history.
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10371
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Philip Lance founded Lance Inc., in Charlotte in 1913. Bechtold describes how the company grew from selling door to door into the large maker and distributor of snack foods it is today.
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10764
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Lance Inc., of Charlotte faces an increase in prices as the manufacturer makes millions in revenue. Owner George McCormick created the nickel-priced snack packs that are sold throughout the state, such as Choc-o-Lunch, Nip-Chee, and Toestee-Chee. The rise in basic food products such as wheat, sugar, and oil have reduced the profit margin for the nickel packs, though company sales have increased by 12 percent in 1967.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 21, Apr 1967, p10
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13582
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Philip Lance founded his company in his Charlotte home in 1913 when he got stuck with 500 pounds of raw peanuts. He roasted and sold them on the city streets. From that beginning the company grew into the now famous snack food manufacturer it is today - Lance, Inc. In 1981, the company had net sales of over $280.4 million in thirty-five states.
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13778
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Here is the success story of a modest North Carolina venture; Lance turns out 75 miles of crackers every 8 hours in the biggest cook stoves in the South.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 46, Apr 1952, p6-7, f
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