Thomas' is a brand of English muffins and bagels in North America, established in 1880. It is owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, one of the largest baking companies in the United States, which also owns Entenmann's, Sara Lee, Stroehmann, and Arnold Bread companies.[1][2] Advertisements for the muffins place emphasis on their "nooks and crannies".[1] The company also produces toasting or swirl bread, pitas, wraps, and bagels.
History
The company was founded by Samuel Bath Thomas (1855–1919), who emigrated from England to New York City in 1874[3] and after other menial jobs began working in a bakery.[4] By 1880, he had purchased a bakery at 163 Ninth Avenue in Manhattan,[4] where he featured his namesake griddle-cooked muffins.[4] The business expanded to 337 West 20th Street, today designated with a plaque as "The Muffin House". Thomas died in 1919, and the company, S. B. Thomas, was inherited by his daughter and nephews, and was incorporated.[4] Later, it was owned by George Weston Bakeries.[3]
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References
- Bimbo Bakeries, Inc. v. Chris Botticella 613 F.3d 102 (3d Cir. 2010), July 27, 2010, retrieved November 25, 2018^
- Our Brands bimbobakeriesusa.com, Bimbo Bakeries USA, retrieved August 14, 2017^
- Emily Vasquez. Do You Know the Muffin Man Was on West 20th Street? The New York Times, July 28, 2006, retrieved August 14, 2017