- Nike: The sports footwear and apparel company started as a small business selling running shoes out of the trunk of a car.
- McDonald's: The fast-food chain started as a hot dog stand in San Bernardino, California.
- Walmart: The world's largest retailer began as a single discount store in Rogers, Arkansas.
- street vendor in Thailand who started the street food chain, Jollibee: Jollibee started as an ice cream parlor in Quezon City, Philippines.
- Microsoft: The technology giant started as a small business in Albuquerque, New Mexico, producing computer software.