Frank Perdue

Businessman

Franklin Parsons Perdue was an American entrepreneur and the longtime chairman of Perdue Farms, one of the largest poultry producers in the United States. He inherited the family business from his father and transformed it from a local supplier into a national brand through innovative marketing and vertical integration. Perdue became the public face of the company, starring in hundreds of television commercials with the memorable tagline, 'It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken.' His direct, folksy advertising style made him a household name and was instrumental in building consumer trust and brand recognition for Perdue chicken.

May 09, 1920 - Sep 13, 2005 American 12 Quotes

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