In late 1932, a small burger restaurant popped up at the corner of Cherry and Seventh streets in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Even though the small restaurant was only 10 feet by 25 feet, both owners had big dreams. When the first customer counted thirty-five cents for six burgers and a cup of coffee, Rody Davenport and […]
Month: May 2011
Steak ‘n Shake: The History of Burger Restaurant Chains
Steak ‘n Shake has been serving hamburger steaks since 1934. The business was founded by Gus Belt in Normal, Ill., When he realized his original idea for a gas station with a restaurant serving hot chicken. and beer was not new. Normal, Illinois had enough of this already, so Gus decided to do something different […]
White Castle: The History of Burger Restaurant Chains
National Burger Month has arrived and restaurant chains are busy rolling out burger promotions to the delight of burger lovers across the country. As restaurants ring in sales and customers take advantage of the deals, those on both sides of the cash register have White Castle to thank. You see, White Castle, recognized as the […]