Restaurant History
Tim Hortons
This restaurant was opened by Canadian Hockey player, Tim Horton who resided in Hamilton Ontario.He opened his business to the public in 1964. Where he sold coffee and donuts that only cost 10¢ a piece.
Tim added more items to his menu such as:
- The Apple fritter
- The Dutchie
- Chili
- Soups
- Croissants
- Muffins
- Cookies
- Cakes
- Bagels
- Sandwiches
The company's headquarters is located in Toronto, Ontario. Wendy's international and Restaurant brands international are the parents of this company.
Tim partnered with investor Ron Joyce in 1967. He took over the company and expanded it into a million dollar franchise. Years later on August 26, 2014, Burger King agreed to purchase Tim Hortons for 11.4 Billion dollars.
McAlister's Deli
This casual sit in restaurant was founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi by a retired dentist named Don Newcomb.
This restaurant is known for their
- Sandwiches
- Spubs
- Salads
- Sweet tea
They have more than 400 restaurants in 28 states. In1999, Don Newcomb sold the company to Micheal J. Stack, and Philip Friedman. Don stayed in the company as a Board Director and as an Exclusive Franchisee.
Majority of these restaurants are owned by independent franchisee such as, Single location, Multi-Unit groups such as JME, Family owned operations, Southern Deli and the Saxton group.
Firehouse subs
This local sandwich spot was founded in 1994 in Jacksonville Florida. By two brothers who were fire fighters, Robin and Chris Sorensen. They are known for their smoked turkey breast, honey and ham melted, Monterey and Jack cheese sandwich.
They serve:
- Sandwiches
- Salad
- Chips
- Cookies
- Sweat tea
They opened over 1,180 Restaurants in 46 States including Puerto Rico and Ontario Canada.
For 2019 they plan on expanding the business by entering new states in the Northeast, West coast and Pacific Northwest.
They even experienced growth in no. Traditional places like Airports and college campuses.
Chick-fil-A
This Restaurant was founded in Atlanta by S. Truett Cathy in 1967. Cathy decided to close all restaurants on Sunday. His religious beliefs actually turned out to be a good business plan.
It's known for its
- Crispy chicken sandwich
- Waffle fries
- Chicken nuggets
- Salad
- Lemonade
- Shakes
This company has over 2,300 restaurants. With locations in 47 states and plans to make Hawaii the 48th.
It's headquarters are located in College Park, GA. Chick-fil-A has changed over the years, it was first founded as the Dwarf grill in 1946. Then it was switched to Dwarf House until it was given it's original name Chick-fil-A in 1967.
Zaxby's
This dine in restaurant was founded in 1990 by Zach McLeroy and Tony Townely who were friends since childhood. The first Zaxby's was created in Statesboro, Ga
They were known for there
- Chicken fingers
- Chicken wings
- Sandwiches
- Egg rolls
- Salads
- Appetizers
They have over 900 restaurants in 18 different states all together. The Dining rooms at Zaxby's are also decorated with whimsical objects and signs, which usual varies in theme by location.
Little Cesar's
Little Cesar's is the third largest pizza chain in the food business. Right behind Pizza hut and Domino's Pizza. This pizza place was founded by Mike Ilitch and his wife. The first location was opened in the suburbs of Detroit. In a strip mall in Garden City, Michigan.
They were known for their
- EXTRAMOSTBESTEST Pizzas
- Deep!Deep! dish pizzas
- Pepperoni cheese bread
- Chicken wings
- Pepsi products
- Bread sticks
They have 5,463 cool locations.
Their headquarters is located in Detroit, Michigan. In the Fox theatre building, Downtown. They operate as a subsidiary for Illitch Holdings, Inc.
Jimmy John's
This was founded by James J. Liautaud I Charleston, Illinois in 1983. After he graduated from Elgin Academy in 1982 his father gave him a choice to either start a business or go to the military. James chose to be an enterpenure at 19 years old.
His father lent him 25,000 to start a hotdog business. Once he realized he didn't have enough for a hotdog business he switched over to sandwiches. He owned 52% of is business, while his father owned 48%.
This sandwich sit in offers:
- Sandwiches
- Chips
- Cookies
- Pickles
- Coke products
There are 2,800 restaurants in every state except Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Alaska, Main and Hawaii.
Whataburger
This burger spot was founded in 1950 by an entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson. He came up with a neat idea to make a burger that was so big, it would takes both of your hands to hold it. He wanted your burger to be so delicious that you think of the word, Whataburger every time you take a bite.
They are known for their Buffalo and ranch chicken strip sandwich and the Avocado bacon burger.
They serve:
- Burgers
- Salads
- Onion rings
- Grilled cheese
- Biscuits
- Breakfast
- Cinnamon rolls
They have over 670 stores located in Texas and 150 in Arizona, New Mexico and the Southern United States. This is a family owned business owned by Tom, Hugh Dobson and Lynne. As of June 2019, Whataburger has over 40,000 employees. Their first A-frame restaurant was built in Odessa, Texas. Which is now a historical landmark.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
This restaurant was founded in 1993 by Steve Ells in Denver, CO. He started off with a plan to sell 100 burritos per day but.. Within 1 month Ellis was selling 1,000 burritos per day.
They are known for their:
- Burritos
- Bowls
- Tacos
- Chips and dip
In 2015 Chipotle had more than 2,000 locations and a net income of 475.6 Million dollars. Their staff held 45,000 employees.
In May 2018, They relocated their headquarters to California, Newport Beach, in Southern California.
Panera bread
This restaurant started off as a small cookie store in 1980. It was founded by Ron Shiach in Boston Massachusetts. Ron expanded his business by pairing with Louis Chain, with a French fry bakery called Au Bon Pain.
They serve:
- Sandwiches
- Soups
- Salads
- Pasta
- Bread
- Cakes
Number of restaurants: 2,000
They were known to be the largest provider of free Wi-Fi in the United States. In 2000, Panera relocated it's Headquarters to Richmond Heights, Missouri.
In October 2008, the company expanded into Canada. Opening restaurant locations in Thornhill, Oakville, Richmond Hill and Mississauga in the greater Toronto area. In 2010 Panera bread left their Headquarters in Richmond and relocated again to Sunset Hills.
Moe's Southwest Grill
This dine in restaurant was founded in Atlanta,GA by Raving Brands in December 2000. The name Moe's stands for Musicians Outlaws and Entertainer's. They play a special playlist as tribute to those they have lost and miss.
They offer:
- Burritos
- Stacks
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Salads
- Salsa
There are 700 different locations around America. Moe's is known to be the fastest casual Mexican restaurant. According to the Harris poll in 2016.
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