Striking the right balance between centralized brand control and local judgment is no longer optional. It’s fundamental.

It's a truth that reveals itself over and over again that sometimes the best of everything can be found right in your own backyard. When it comes to that notion and the ever-growing foodservice ...

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While Tonka is just one brand of many in Basic Fun's portfolio, it was founded in Mound, Minnesota, in 1946 and became one of Minnesota's most iconic brands — and a big local employer.

While you zero in on that, pepper it with a little bit of the local culture to make it more relatable. A well-crafted culinary identity is a recipe for a memorable global brand.