Fast Food History

The History of Burger Chef

The "last" Burger Chef Logo How did Burger King help start Burger Chef?  Why are they gone now?  Find out by listening to this episode of Fast Food History. Burger Chef was a fast food chain that began operating in 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, expanded throughout the United States, and at its peak in 1973 had 1,050 locations, including some in Canada. The chain featured several signature items, such as the Big Shef and Super Shef hamburgers.  It was sold to Hardee's in 1982 and was totally gone by 1996. Here are some websites dedicated to Burger Chef: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_Chef https://jsfburgerchef.homestead.com/BurgerChefHistory.html https://www.facebook.com/burgerchefandjeff/ http://www.roadarch.com/eateries/bchef.html Some of (but I'm sure not all) of the logos used by Burger Chef over the years: Burger Chef and Jeff on the wall in a Burger Chef in the 70's     Please let me know your Memories of Burger Chef.  Email mike@mikedell.com   iconic 15 Cents Sign logo for Burger Chef The "General Foods" style logo for Burger Chef Later version of the Sign Logo for Burger Chef The late 70's / early 80's logo for Burger Chef Showing the building design and iconic sign

The History of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) – Get a Bucket of Chicken

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) was the first Fast Food chain to feature something other than burgers, fries and hot dogs. Founded by Col. Harland Sanders in Corbin Kentucky in the 50's when Sanders was 65 years old. Ever heard of 'Kentucky Beef'  or KFC Eleven?  You will in this episode of Fast Food History. Also hear about Dave Thomas and how he helped build KFC before founding Wendy's and about the first Franchisee, Pete Harmon in South Salt Lake, UT and how he invented the famous Bucket and even the name, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Next episode will be Burger Chef Be sure to subscribe FREE at FastFoodHistory.com so you don't miss an episode!

McRib is back! and So Is This Podcast!

The McRib is back at McDonald's for a limited time and Fast Food History is back as well. Hopefully for a less limited time :) The McRib is a barbecue-flavored pork sandwich periodically sold by McDonald's It was invented by the same guy that invented the McNuggets when there was a Chicken shortage.  It was first sold in 1981 and comes and goes from the menu from time to time (unless you are in Germany where it's on the menu all the time) To find where the McRib might be on sale, check out the McRib Locator.  (They think of everything!)

History of the Hot Dog – Part 1

A brief history of the Frankfurter, Weiner, Hot Dog, Coney, Pisa and about 100 other names for the good old Hot Dog. This is part one covering (sort of) the invention of the hot dog as we know it, the Icelandic Hot dog, the world record hotdogs and more. World Record Next week, Col. Sanders and KFC on Fast Food History.

Big Boy History

How was the Double-Decker Hamburger born? Today we talk about Big Boy, in all it's different regional chains. Not exactly fast food but, as you will hear, they may be getting back to that. Find out how a 10 stool hamburger stand turned in to a National brand and even international.  (279 in Japan Still).  Also, how "Big Boy" has two completely separate companies today that hold the trademark for Big Boy.       Making of the Big Boy in different "Big Boy" Restaurants                 You shouldn't have fast food for every meal, or even every day, but you can enjoy it in moderation and keep your health in check.  Enjoy! and thanks for listening!