Menards is a chain of home improvement stores in the Midwestern United States.The privately held chain was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. As of January 2006, the chain has 205 stores in 11 states. In 1959, John Menard, Jr. began building post-frame buildings to finance his college education. By 1959, Menard found it necessary to hire extra crews, and to purchase more equipment to keep up with demand.
After graduating from college in 1962, Menard purchased land in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and built an office and shop. Menards was founded at this time. |
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