Claud A. Hatcher
American pharmacist and businessman
| Name | Claud A. Hatcher |
| Birth name | |
| Birth date | August 20, 1876 |
| Birth place | Quitman, Georgia, U.S. |
| Death date | December 31, 1933 |
| Death place | Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Pharmacist, businessman |
| Years active | |
| Organization | |
| Known for | Founding Royal Crown Cola |
| Notable works | |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Website | |
Claud Adkins Hatcher (August 20, 1876 – December 31, 1933) was an American pharmacist and businessman best known for founding the Royal Crown Cola company.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Claud A. Hatcher was born in Quitman, Georgia, on August 20, 1876. He pursued a career in pharmacy and became a licensed pharmacist.
Career[edit | edit source]
Hatcher initially worked in his family's grocery business in Columbus, Georgia. In 1905, he began formulating soft drinks in the basement of the family's grocery store. His first product was a ginger ale called "Royal Crown Ginger Ale."
Royal Crown Cola[edit | edit source]
In 1907, Hatcher founded the Union Bottling Works in Columbus, Georgia, which later became the Chero-Cola Company. The company underwent several name changes and rebrandings, eventually becoming known as Royal Crown Cola in 1934, a year after Hatcher's death.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Claud A. Hatcher's contributions to the beverage industry have had a lasting impact. Royal Crown Cola became a significant competitor to other major soft drink brands and remains a well-known name in the industry.
Death[edit | edit source]
Claud A. Hatcher passed away on December 31, 1933, in Columbus, Georgia.
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