History
The firm was founded in 1995 as a partnership between Paul Frank Sunich (usually known as Paul Frank) and two local businessmen Ryan Heuser and John Oswald, making vinyl accessories in a garage as gifts for their friends. From there the wallets and handbags became a local sensation. The firm was formally incorporated in 1998 and has since grown into a global brand with its own stores.
On Nov. 8, 2005, Frank left the company, but remained a stockholder. A lawsuit resulted, with the issue being whether he left voluntarily or was forced out by the other two partners.
On August 17, 2010, Saban Brands bought Paul Frank Industries; it will be under the same ownership as the Power Rangers franchise.
The company has closed the last office Orange County in Costa Mesa, Moving Julius and his friends to Los Angeles on September 27, 2012.
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