Now: Kraft’s headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. The company has expanded its product portfolio and presence globally, becoming one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world.
Marriott: Before: Marriott’s story began with a nine-stool root beer stand that J. Willard Marriott and his wife, Alice Marriott, opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927. The stand eventually evolved into a restaurant and, later, a hotel business.
Now: Marriott’s headquarters, known as the Marriott International HQ, is situated in Bethesda, Maryland. The company has grown into a global hospitality giant, operating a vast network of hotels and resorts worldwide.