Background
When Frank was young, he suffered from what type of desease?
Polio which caused paralysis
How many children did Frank have?
He had 2 children, one daughter and one son.
What candy bar was the Mars company’s first success?
MilkyWay
Frank passed the family business to his son, Forrest
True
Where was Forrest buried?
On his farm in Tennessee.
Where did he first learn to make candy?
In his kitchen, with his mom.
What was the name of both of Forrest’s wives?
Ethel (Kissack and Veronica)
What was the Snickers bar named after?
Frank’s favorite racing horse, snickers
Franklin created M&M’s
False. Franks son, Forrest, created them.
What company did Mars partner with after Frank died?
Wrigley Candy Company
Where was he born?
Michigan
Which of Franks wife’s helped him make candy?
His first wife, Ethel Kissack
What 3 flavors was the 3 Musketeers supposed to be?
Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry
Mars constructed a huge estate in Washington and named it Snickers.
False. Mars actually constructed a huge estate in Tennessee and named it MilkyWay.
What non-human food did Mars start selling after Frank died?
Cat Food
Due to his illness, he spent most of his childhood doing what?
Making candy
What job did Frank’s mom have?
She was a stay-at-home mom
What was the MilkyWay bar named after?
A popular chocolate milkshake
They are the 5th richest family in the world.
False. The Mars family is the 3rd ritchest family in the world.
What movie was supposed to feature M&M’s but the Mars company turned the movie down?
ET
How old was Frank when he started selling candy?
19 years old
What job did Luther Mars have?
He was a Gristmill operator (which grinds grain into flour)
What was the first bar made by the Mars company?
The Mar-O-Bar
M&M’s were made the #1 candy for the U.S Military
True
M&M’s were chosen for a shuttle mission and became the...
First candy in space