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Debra J. Fields

  • Debbi was born

    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
    Developed cookie baking techniques in her family's kitchen.
  • Opened shop

    Opened shop
    Opened Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery in Palo Alto, California.
  • President and CEO of Mrs. Fields Cookies

    President and CEO of Mrs. Fields Cookies
    Became president and CEO of Mrs. Fields Cookies.
  • Family moved

    Family moved
    In 1982 her family and business to Utah.
  • Established Health Foundation

    Established Health Foundation
    Established Mrs. Fields Children's Health Foundation.
  • Write book One Smart Cookies

    Write book One Smart Cookies
    Published autobiography, titled One Smart Cookies.
  • Retail store locations

    Retail store locations
    Began franchising exsting retail store locations.
  • Use 80 percent of the company.

    Use 80 percent of the company.
    Wrote off debt by giving her lenders 80 percent of the company's assets.
  • Public Television

    Public Television
    Appeared in Public Television series.