The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.

Friday, March 17, 2023

When & Where Did That Eating Place Start?-- Part 4: Taco Bell, Wendy's & White Castle

19.  SUBWAY--    Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1965.  At first known as Pete's Super Submarines, then Pete's Subway and then shortened to Subway.  They have 37,000 places in 100 countries.

20.  TACO BELL--  In 1948, Glen Bell opened  hotdog stand in San Bernardino, California.  In 1951, opened a taco stand and the first Taco Bell in Los Angeles began franchising in 1964.  When he had 868 locations in 1978, he sold Taco Bell to PepsiCo for $125 million.

21.  TGI FRIDAYS--  Manhattan in 1965.  Currently  300 locationsin U.S..

22.  WAFFLE HOUSE--  First one opened in 1955.  Now  1,900 locations in 25 states.  I always chuckled when my nephew referred to it as "Awful House."  Great food though.

23.  WENDY'S--   1969 in Columbus, Ohio.  Named for his daughter.  March 2022, opened 7,000th restaurant.  I'd put their chili up against anybody.

24.  WHITE CASTLE--  1921 in Wichita, Kansas.  Some 400 locations, mostly in the Mid West. Love Them Sliders.

So That's How the Bell Came In.  --RoadCastle


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