The Story of Lay's Chips Quiz

Where was Herman Lay born?

• Nashville, Tennessee

• New York

• Charlotte, North Carolina

• San Antonio

What was the first flavor of Lay's chips released using the patented cooking technique?

• Cheese and Onion

• Salt and Vinegar

• Sour Cream and Onion

• Barbecue

Which actor served as a celebrity spokesperson for Lay's chips in a popular TV campaign?

• The actor who played the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz

• Clark Gable

• James Dean

• Marilyn Monroe

What was the first snack food company to advertise on television?

• Doritos

• Pringles

• Funyuns

• Lay's chips

Which company did Frito-Lay merge with in 1961 to create the First National American brand?

• Mountain Dew

• Pepsi Cola

• 7UP

• Coca-Cola

What was the annual sales generated by HW Layin company in the early 1960s?

• $10 million

• $45 million

• $100 million

• $500 million

How many people does Frito-Lay currently employ?

• 55,000

• 25,000

• 5,000

• 100,000

What was the first stepping stone to a career in business for Herman Lay?

• Pepsi Cola

• Sunshine Biscuits

• Barrett Food Company

• Frito Company

What was the price at which the first Lay's chips were sold?

• 5 cents a packet

• 10 cents a packet

• 15 cents a packet

• 20 cents a packet

What did Lay's chips offer first in terms of chip innovation?

• Kettle Cooked Chips

• Crinkle Cut Ruffled Chips

• Wavy Chips

• Thinly Sliced Chips