First Howard Johnson's (HoJo's) started in Quincy in 1925

First Howard Johnson's (HoJo's) started in Quincy in 1925

Description: In 1925, Howard Johnson borrowed $2,000 to buy a small corner drugstore in Wollaston, Massachusetts. It sold candy, newspapers and patent medicine - but Howard quickly noticed that the real action was at his old marble soda fountain. He figured that if he could invent a better tasting ice cream cone, the world (or at least Wollaston) would beat a path to the Howard Johnson store.

URL: http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/brand_history

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Date Added: 19-Jan-04

Category: History

SubCategory: History Quincy