#7: Sunglass Hut
Original Headquarters: Miami, Florida
Purchased by: Luxottica Group
Country: Italy
Sunglass Hut stands as the ultimate destination for eyewear aficionados, boasting a diverse collection ranging from clear to tinted lenses. Originating in Miami, its global presence spans India, the UK, South Africa, and beyond, birthed by Sanford Ziff.

By 1991, Sunglass Hut had expanded to 100 stores, and a decade later, Luxottica Group acquired it for a staggering $653 million, growing the network to nearly 2,000 stores worldwide, including 81 in the United States.
