About Us

George and Edward Butler, the founders of Ben Franklin retail stores in 1877, used his name for their retail stores because they admired his thriftiness, sense of community, honesty and ingenuity. Ben Franklin stores have embodied these characteristics in the minds of satisfied customers for more than 130 years now.

BenFranklin.com brings Main Street USA straight to your home. Our site features items from crafts, art supplies, hardware and jewelry to gifts, sporting goods, housewares and much more!

Our mission is to provide a wide variety of products to consumers all over the country with great pricing, convenience and service while partnering with your local stores to revitalize Main Street USA.