Fields, Debbi (1956–)

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Fields, Debbi (1956–)

American entrepreneur. Name variations: Mrs. Fields. Born Sept 18, 1956, in Oakland, California; children: 5.

On her 1st day in the cookie business, made $75 selling cookies on the streets of Palo Alto; opened Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery in Palo Alto (Aug 16, 1977); eventually had outlets in 1,600 locations around the world.

See also autobiography, One Smart Cookie.

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