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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.
The company declared bankruptcy in 2004, closing every location except one remaining restaurant in Sturgis, Michigan. Royal Castle in Miami, Florida (2012). 6. Royal Castle. ... 14. Wimpy Grills.
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.
Taylor Wimpey, housebuilding company based in England; Wimpy may refer to: J. Wellington Wimpy, a hamburger-loving character from the Popeye cartoons; Wimpy (restaurant), a chain of hamburger restaurants, named after the cartoon character Mr. Wimpy (character) cartoon character created for brand promotion; Mr. Wimpy (video game)
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On 31 May 1961, he opened France's first hamburger restaurant, a franchise of the American company Wimpy. The venue was the Rue du 4 Septembre in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Borel saw hamburgers served to table as a winning option, as the only other competitor was cold pork sandwiches served at bars.