What Happened to Burger Chef?

Today we are taking a closer look at another fast food restaurant that with over 1200 locations at its peak, was poised to be at the top of the burger food chain. Burger Chef was an American fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana by brothers - and inventors - Frank and Don Thomas, and a partner Bob Wildman. The chain featured several signature items, such as the Big Shef, the Super Shef, the Funmeal, and the Works Bar.

In this edpisode, we explore Burger Chef’s beginnings, its innovative mark in fast food, and finally the eventual buyout by Hardee’s.

REFERENCES
"Images of America - Burger Chef" - By Scott R. Sanders - https://www.amazon.com/Burger-Images-...
"Flameout: The Rise and Fall of Burger Chef" by John P. McDonald - https://www.amazon.com/Flameout-Rise-...
JSF's BURGER CHEF Tribute Site - tons of details on Burger Chef history - http://jsfburgerchef.homestead.com/
The Burger Chef Reliquary - locations and discussion boards - http://www.thebawdycloister.com/reliq...
Kyle's Burger Chef Memories Website - A great Burger Chef tribute site, fantastic vintage photos! - http://www.freewebs.com/burgerchef/
Lost Indiana: Burger Chef A page about Burger Chef in its home state. - https://lostindiana.net/2001/06/01/bu...
Roadside Architecture: Eateries Photos of former Burger Chef buildings and signs. - http://www.roadsidearchitecture.com/