Yelp’s 50 Most Loved Brands In The Country List Includes At Least 6 Of My Faves
Many of us look to Yelp when we want to find new restaurants or shopping. It’s human nature to want affirmation and positive opinions when choosing a place to spend that hard earned money! So, I was surprised to learn this is Yelp’s first list of their 50 Most Loved Brands. And, I got excited that at least 6 of my all time favorites made the list.
Yelp says these brands, which include everything from restaurants to retail, all have things Yelpers value. And, those include affordability, quality and customer service, to mention a few. Can you guess what number one on the list might be? Spoiler alert, it’s none other than Trader Joe’s, with more than 500 stores nationwide.
However, a spot that just landed in my mailbox by way of in store coupon made number 2 on Yelp’s 50 most loved brands. It’s Nothing Bundt Cakes. My oh my, I love this place. It was the one spot my favorite aunt always wanted me to take her when she visited.
Of course, the list is more than just groceries and grub. Folks scanning Yelp also search for home goods, retail clothing stores and more. But, I’ll tell you that quite a few actually do come back to food and even wine. So, basically looking to Yelp’s 50 most loved brands in the country list tells me what I already knew. A lot of us “Yelpers” share the same great taste! Take a look at the complete list to see which of your faves made it and which ones didn’t. And, inside scoop…there’s cookies on there, too!
10 Brands You Know That Started In North Carolina
1. Cheerwine
Cheerwine was first created in 1917 by Salisbury, North Carolina by L.D. Peeler. The cherry soft drink is still going strong and celebrated its 100 year anniversary a few years ago with a festival in downtown Salisbury.
Learn more about Cheerwine
2. Mt. Olive Pickles
Mt. Olive was founded in the town bearing the same name back in 1926, with only a 3,600 square foot building and $19,500 in capital, according to their website. Today, Mt. Olive has grown to manufacture the best selling brand of pickles in the Southeast. In fact they just announced they are building a whole new facility in North Carolina.
Get more info on Mt. Olive Pickles here
3. Bojangles
The fast food chain known for it’s Cajun seasoning and Bo’berry biscuits Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits location in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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4. Cookout
Cookout, the fast-food chain best known for its iconic trays and numerous flavors of milkshakes originated in Greensboro in 1989.
Get more info on Cookout here
5. Krispy Kreme
If you have spent much time in North Carolina you are sure to recognize the Hot Doughnuts Now sign. Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph. The chain first opened in 1937 in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Get more info on Krispy Kreme here
6. Lance
In 1913 Phillip Lott a food broker from Charlotte got stuck with 500 pounds of peanuts. He sold them and was then inspired to create the now popular snack company.
Get more info on Lance Crackers here
7. Pepsi
Pepsi dates back to New Bern, NC in 1893. It was first introduced as “Brad’s Drink” named after it’s founder, with the name Pepsi-Cola and eventually just Pepsi coming later.
Get more info about Pepsi here
8. Texas Pete
No, Texas Pete is not from Texas. Its origins are actually in North Carolina. It was created by the Garner family in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Get more info on Texas Pete here
