Friday, February 26, 2010

Family Business Trivia Question 4

According to Family Business Magazine's August 2008 list of the world's oldest family companies, which country has the most of the oldest family owned businesses?

a. France
b. Italy
c. United States
d. Germany

The answer is D, Germany!

Germany is home to 17 of the world's oldest family owned companies. It's oldest is #6 Hotel Pilgrim Haus in Soest, founded in 1304 by of Anderhach family. The United States is a close second with 16 companies, with Zildjian Cymbal Co. ranking # 32; Italy has 13, including a business tied for second as the oldest in the world, Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli est. 1000; and France is home to 11 of the companies, including the other second place company, Château de Goulaine, est. 1000.
Check out the entire list of the world's oldest companies here: http://www.familybusinessmagazine.com/worldsoldest.html

Stay curious,
Team ARC

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