Brand Origins

A daily brand origins quiz: guess the country where five familiar businesses began, then read the founding story behind each answer.

Guess the country where a familiar business began. Five brands, four countries, and the story behind each answer.

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How to play

Choose one country, then lock in your answer. Read the founding history and continue through five rounds. Accuracy counts; there is no time limit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the answer where the company is based today?

We ask about the explicitly named founding business, not its current headquarters, owners or factories. Each reveal links to an official history. Practice has unlimited rounds.

Is Brand Origins free to play?

Yes. Brand Origins is free in any modern browser, with no download and no account needed. An optional account keeps your progress across devices.

When is there a new Brand Origins puzzle?

A new daily challenge starts at midnight UTC and everyone gets the same one. Practice mode has extra rounds whenever you want more.

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