Do You Remember The Ben Franklin Five & Dime?

All built on Franklin’s saying of ”A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned,” the Ben Franklin 5-10 was a popular franchise around the U.S. that sprung up in 1927. All built on Franklin’s saying of “A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned,” the Ben Franklin 5-10 was a popular franchise around the U.S. that sprung up in 1927. At its peak, there were 2,500 stores around the country, and I bet all of us can remember stopping by them after school or on the weekend! Here are a few of our favorite images and memories… read more >