Gingiss, Benjamin J., 1911-1999.
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Gingiss, Benjamin J., 1911-1999.
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Gingiss, Benjamin J., 1911-1999.
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Benjamin Gingiss (1911-1999), a Chicago businessman, co-founded Gingiss Brothers (later known as Gingiss Formalwear) with his brother Aleck in 1936. Gingiss Brothers, which specialized in renting men's formalwear, became a franchise in 1968; approximately 300 franchise stores were in operation nationwide when the family sold the business in 1985.
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Businessmen
Family-owned business enterprises
Men's clothing
Tailors
Wedding costume
Wedding supplies and services industry
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Illinois--Chicago
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