Country of origin
American brands
OriginViz lists 29 brands that began in the United States, across 9 categories. 13 of them are now owned from another country. Companies based in the United States also own 8 brands that began elsewhere.
Apps & Web
Retail & Restaurants
Electronics
Drinks
Fashion
AI
Beauty
Automotive
Food
→ flag owned from another countryBigger tiles: editor’s highlights, not sales.
American brands owned abroad
- Ben & Jerry'sThe Magnum Ice Cream Company, since 2025
- Hellmann'sUnilever, since 2000
- Burger KingRestaurant Brands International, since 2014
- BudweiserAB InBev, since 2008
- JeepStellantis, since 2021
- Tiffany & Co.LVMH, since 2021
- MaybellineL'Oréal, since 1996
- CeraVeL'Oréal, since 2017
- Harman KardonSamsung Electronics, since 2017
- MotorolaLenovo, since 2014
- ThinkPadLenovo, since 2005
- FirestoneBridgestone, since 1988
- 7-ElevenSeven & i Holdings, since 2005
All brands from the United States
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-ElevenConvenience stores · Retail & Restaurants | United States | Seven & i HoldingsForeign-owned | 1927 |
| AmazonOnline retailer · Retail & Restaurants | United States | Amazon | 1994 |
| Ben & Jerry'sIce cream · Food | United States | The Magnum Ice Cream CompanyForeign-owned | 1978 |
| BudweiserBeer · Drinks | United States | AB InBevForeign-owned | 1876 |
| Burger KingFast-food chain · Retail & Restaurants | United States | Restaurant Brands InternationalForeign-owned | 1953 |
| CeraVeSkincare · Beauty | United States | L'OréalForeign-owned | 2005 |
| ChatGPTAI chatbot · AI | United States | OpenAI | 2022 |
| Coca-ColaSoft drink · Drinks | United States | The Coca-Cola Company | 1886 |
| FacebookSocial network · Apps & Web | United States | Meta Platforms | 2004 |
| FirestoneTyres · Automotive | United States | BridgestoneForeign-owned | 1900 |
| GilletteRazors and shaving products · Beauty | United States | Procter & Gamble | 1901 |
| GitHubCode hosting platform · Apps & Web | United States | Microsoft | 2008 |
| GoogleSearch engine · Apps & Web | United States | Alphabet Inc. | 1998 |
| Harman KardonAudio equipment · Electronics | United States | Samsung ElectronicsForeign-owned | 1953 |
| Hellmann'sMayonnaise and condiments · Food | United States | UnileverForeign-owned | 1913 |
| InstagramPhoto and video social app · Apps & Web | United States | Meta Platforms | 2010 |
| iPhoneSmartphone line · Electronics | United States | Apple Inc. | 2007 |
| JeepSUV and off-road vehicles · Automotive | United States | StellantisForeign-owned | 1941 |
| LinkedInProfessional network · Apps & Web | United States | Microsoft | 2002 |
| MaybellineCosmetics · Beauty | United States | L'OréalForeign-owned | 1915 |
| McDonald'sFast-food chain · Retail & Restaurants | United States | McDonald's Corporation | 1940 |
| MotorolaSmartphones · Electronics | United States | LenovoForeign-owned | 1928 |
| NetflixStreaming service · Apps & Web | United States | Netflix, Inc. | 1997 |
| NikeSportswear and footwear · Fashion | United States | Nike, Inc. | 1964 |
| StarbucksCoffeehouse chain · Retail & Restaurants | United States | Starbucks Corporation | 1971 |
| ThinkPadLaptop line · Electronics | United States | LenovoForeign-owned | 1992 |
| Tiffany & Co.Jewellery · Fashion | United States | LVMHForeign-owned | 1837 |
| WhatsAppMessaging app · Apps & Web | United States | Meta Platforms | 2009 |
| YouTubeVideo platform · Apps & Web | United States | Alphabet Inc. | 2005 |
Brands from elsewhere owned by American companies
The other direction: brands that began outside the United States and are owned from the United States today.
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking.comTravel booking site · Apps & Web | Netherlands | Booking HoldingsForeign-owned | 1996 |
| BraunShavers and small appliances · Home & Appliances |  Germany | Procter & GambleForeign-owned | 1921 |
| CadburyChocolate · Food | United Kingdom | Mondelez InternationalForeign-owned | 1824 |
| FantaFruit-flavoured soft drink · Drinks | Germany | The Coca-Cola CompanyForeign-owned | 1940 |
| MinecraftSandbox video game · Games & Toys |  Sweden | MicrosoftForeign-owned | 2009 |
| ShazamMusic recognition app · Apps & Web | United Kingdom | Apple Inc.Foreign-owned | 1999 |
| TobleroneChocolate bar · Food |  Switzerland | Mondelez InternationalForeign-owned | 1908 |
| WazeNavigation app · Apps & Web |  Israel | Alphabet Inc.Foreign-owned | 2008 |