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