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The Brilliant Founders of Bon's Burgers

Jack Walten and Felix Kranken

JACK WALTEN

Jack Walten, the first founder of both Bon’s Burgers and Bunny Smiles Incorporated, was born in [UNKNOWN]. He was the eldest of six children in a family of four boys and two girls.

Young Jack showed an early interest in accounting and paperwork. By the time he was 12, he was spending most of his spare time learning accounting work and developed a fondness for the idea of robots entertaining children.

Later, he formed himself at the University of [UNKNOWN]. After getting his graduation note, he spent years working as an accountant. Before, in July 1968, he had the brilliant idea with lifelong university friend Felix Kranken to build this beautiful restaurant and company and give children around Brighton Michigan all the entertainment they can get!

FELIX KRANKEN

Felix Kranken, the second founder of both Bon’s Burgers and Bunny Smiles Incorporated, was born in [UNKNOWN].

Young Felix showed an early interest in marketing and creating creative businesses. By the time he was 15, he was spending most of his spare time learning how to make business work and creating a name for himself by building creative businesses.

Later, he formed himself at the University of [UNKNOWN]. After getting his graduation note, he spent years working as a door-to-door salesman. Before, in July 1968, he had the brilliant idea with lifelong university friend Jack Walten to build this beautiful restaurant and company and give children around Brighton Michigan all the entertainment they can get!