Colorado’s Most Famous Brand is More Obvious than Other States

The state of Colorado has become synonymous with various products that originated in the Centennial State over the years. These include Crocs, Otterbox, Chipotle Restaurants, and even those obnoxious tire boots that people put on your car.

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However, no Coloradan would likely argue that the number-one most popular brand to come out of Colorado is Coors beer.

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While this one seems obvious, especially to Coloradans, the brands listed as most popular in a number of other states, including some that border Colorado, may surprise you.

First and perhaps foremost, it should be pointed out that the most popular invention to come out of Wyoming has nothing to do with ranching, cowboys, or even regional food. No, the most popular invention to come out of Wyoming is allegedly the Taco John's fast food chain.

To the west of Colorado, we find Utah, a state just as well-known for its magnificent rock formations as its large population of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, better known as the Mormon Church. However, the most popular brand in the Beehive State is the massive chain of Sinclair gas stations and convenience stores.

Other surprises include Kansas being most well-known as the home of Garmin GPS products and the fact that New Mexico's most popular brand is likely something that out-of-towners may have never even heard of - Allsup's.

Of course, these are just the surprises from states that border Colorado, you can check out the full story here.