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Debra J. Fields, called Debbi. She was born in East Oakland, California. On September 18, 1956.
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Developed cookie baking techniques in her family's kitchen.
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Opened Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery in Palo Alto, California.
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Became president and CEO of Mrs. Fields Cookies.
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In 1982 her family and business to Utah.
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Established Mrs. Fields Children's Health Foundation.
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Published autobiography, titled One Smart Cookies.
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Began franchising exsting retail store locations.
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Wrote off debt by giving her lenders 80 percent of the company's assets.
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Appeared in Public Television series.