9 Simple Food Ideas That Made People Millionaires

Sometimes, a genius and complex new form of gastronomy enters the food world. And sometimes, an incredibly simple idea is sold for millions. Here are the most basic food ideas that made people oh-so-wealthy.

1. Ketchup

Henry John Heinz came up with ketchup, and since then it’s been condiment history. He originally adapted a Chinese recipe for a sauce made from tomatoes in 1876. Now, who doesn’t have ketchup with their burger and fries?

2. Kentucky Fried Chicken

One of the most famous food franchises ever, KFC is worth over $8.5 billion. It was created by Col. Sanders back in 1939. In 1952, KFC was sold in restaurants, and when the Colonel was 60 he turned it into a franchise!

3. Beyond Meat

If Americans are good at one thing, it’s eating burgers. Now, they’re doing it a little healthier thanks to Ethan Brown, a food-entrepreneur who created “alternative meat” out of pea-protein.