Franklin Clarence Mars and the Mars Candy Empire

Franklin Clarence Mars, born in 1883, overcame early struggles and failures to establish a candy empire. Despite setbacks, his persistence led to the creation of the Milky Way bar, which propelled his company to national success. His son, Forrest Mars, expanded the business globally, introducing iconic products like the Mars Bar and M&Ms. Today, Mars Inc. is a leading global brand, known for its diverse product range and continued innovation.

What illness did Franklin Clarence Mars contract as a child?

• Measles

• Polio

• Chickenpox

• Mumps

What was the name of Frank's first successful candy bar?

• Milky Way

• Mars Bar

• Snickers

• Three Musketeers

Which company did Frank Mars partner with for chocolate coating?

• Nestle

• Cadbury

• Hershey

• Lindt

What was the name of the candy bar inspired by a horse?

• Milky Way

• Snickers

• Three Musketeers

• Mars Bar

Where did Forrest Mars move to in 1932?

• Italy

• England

• France

• Germany

What was the first candy bar allowed to be produced during wartime?

• Three Musketeers

• Milky Way

• Mars Bar

• Snickers

What was the name of the product created by Mars and Murray?

• Skittles

• Starburst

• M&Ms

• Twix

Which Mars product became the first candy in space?

• Snickers

• M&Ms

• Milky Way

• Mars Bar

How many Mars Bars have been sold globally since its inception?

• 40 billion

• 10 billion

• 30 billion

• 20 billion

What is the estimated worth of the Mars family?

• 94 billion dollars

• 70 billion dollars

• 50 billion dollars

• 100 billion dollars