"Bama Companies, originally the Bama Pie Company, was founded in the 1920s by Cornelia Marshall, who began selling pies to support her family during the Great Depression."
"After World War II, Paul Marshall recognized the need for portable food options and convinced McDonald's to use Bama's fried fruit pies, establishing a long-term partnership."
"In the mid-1990s, McDonald's approached Bama to be part of its breakfast menu, leading to the supply of hotcakes, which further solidified their relationship."
"Paula Marshall took over as CEO after her father's heart attack in 1989 and resisted selling the company, continuing the legacy of her family's business."
Bama Companies, originally the Bama Pie Company, was founded in the 1920s by Cornelia Marshall. After her husband lost his job during the Great Depression, she began selling pies to support their family. Her son, Paul Marshall, expanded the business in Tulsa and became a key supplier of McDonald's fried fruit pies. In the 1990s, under Paula Marshall's leadership, Bama transitioned to supplying hotcakes for McDonald's breakfast menu, maintaining a strong partnership with the fast-food giant.
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