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My parents were fond of Burger Chef. Do you remember Red Barn:
Although the chain went out of business, many of the buildings continued to live on in other uses. They were well constructed, low maintenance, and did not require internal support walls.
And then there is McDonald's. I lived on campus at the University of Akron during the 1974-1975 school year. There was a McDonald's within a couple blocks of the campus that looked something like this:
That's right. There was no indoor seating. I'm pretty sure it was in color though. I remember the yellow arches. I don't think the landscaping was this nice, and I don't think it had any outside seating. Anyway, who would want to sit outside during a horrible northern Ohio winter? You went inside to place your order, and then hustled back to your dorm room before the food got cold. You walked of course, because most of us did not have automobiles.
A McDonald's franchise was a hot property back then. Hartville, Ohio was told that it was too small to support a McDonald's. The restaurants were crowded back then, and it could be tough to find a seat. There always seemed to be a middle-aged, or slightly older (but not elderly) man sitting at a table, reading the newspaper, drinking endless cups of coffee, and smoking endless cigarettes. They never ordered any food, just drank coffee and smoked while slowly reading the newspaper. I imagine the restaurant owners and managers resented their presence as much as I did, since they took up space that could have been used for a number of customers, instead.
What you talkin' about Willis? What are you doing with Midol in your pocket?
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What are you doing with Midol in your pocket?
