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The Wimpy brand was established in 1934 by Edward Gold, when he opened his first location in Bloomington, Indiana, under the name Wimpy Grills. [8] [9] The name was inspired by the character of J. Wellington Wimpy from the Popeye cartoons created by E. C. Segar.
Wimpy Grills – founded in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1934; eventually grew to 25 locations within the United States and 1,500 outside of the U.S.; its international locations were eventually sold to J. Lyons and Co. in the United Kingdom, which remains open while all of the American locations eventually closed by 1978 [14] [15] [16] [17]
Wimpy Grills – founded in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1934, it eventually grew to 25 locations within the United States and 1,500 outside of the US. The international locations were eventually sold to J. Lyons and Co. in the United Kingdom, which remains open, while all of the American locations eventually closed by 1978.
Despite the origin of its moniker, Wimpy Grills didn’t serve cans of spinach but the burgers preferred by J. Wellington Wimpy, who was known to do anything to get a burger. Since its founding in ...
With news that the original Hillsborough Street Char-Grill will be torn down and return in a revamped form, ... (There’s some Darryl’s history in this story about the death of its co-founder ...
The Savoy Grill opened in 1903, making it one of the oldest Kansas City restaurants still in its original location. It was known as a “man’s restaurant” with a menu of beef, seafood and game.
Focus Brands owns Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's. Kahala Brands owns Great Steak . The Wendy's Company owns Wendy's and T.J. Cinnamons
Founded by George Halamandress in the 1960s, Famous Brands originally was known as Steers.Halamandress had previously created the original Milky Lane ice cream parlours, followed in quick succession by the first South African steakhouse.