Fast Food Hamburger Restaurants

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 101. Chapters: Burger King, Jack in the Box, Whataburger, White Castle, Hesburger, McDonald's, In-N-Out Burger, Hardee's, Sonic Drive-In, Wendy's, Dairy Queen, Roy Rogers Restaurants, Carl's Jr., Burger Chef, A&W Restaurants, Hungry Jack's, Harvey's, Jollibee, MaDonal, Krystal, Kewpee, McDonald's Israel, Spangles, Lotteria, Five Guys, Blake's Lotaburger, Steak 'n Shake, Wimpy, Wienerschnitzel, Dee's Drive-In, What-A-Burger, Freshness Burger, Nation's Giant Hamburgers, Halo Burger, Checkers, Burgerville, Ray's Hell Burger, Heart Attack Grill, Red Barn, Sandy's, Fatburger, MOS Burger, Gino's Hamburgers, Dick's Drive-In, Pal's, McDonald's Canada, Burger Ranch, Original Tommy's, Beurger King Muslim, AmRest, Cook Out, Quick, Runza, Back Yard Burgers, Max Hamburgers, Zesto Drive-In, Dic Ann's Hamburgers, Steers, Griff's Hamburgers, Hot 'n Now, Zip's Drive-in, Milo's Hamburgers, Burger Time, Bembos, Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, Valentine, Baker's Drive-Thru, Farmer Boys, Carrols, Geri's Hamburgers, Crown Burgers, Arctic Circle Restaurants, Booches, Hamburguesas El Corral, Nu Way Cafe, Burger Baron, Wetson's, The Original Hamburger Stand, Kewpee Restaurant, FEBO, Fast Eddies, B&K Rootbeer, Klenger Burger, Burger Street, Jef, Sibylla. Excerpt: Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain. After Insta-Burger King ran into financial difficulties in 1955, its two Miami-based franchisees, David Edgerton and James McLamore, purchased the company and renamed it Burger King. Over the next half century the company would change hands four times, with its third set of owners, a partnership of TPG Capital, Bain Capital, and...

America's hamburger expert George Motz returns with a completely updated edition of Hamburger America, now with 150 establishments where readers can find the best burgers in the country. George Motz has made it his personal mission to preserve America's hamburger heritage, and his travelogue spotlights the nation's best roadside stands, nostalgic diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites--all with George's photographs and commentary throughout. Whether you're an armchair traveler, a serious connoisseur, or curious adventurer, Hamburger America is an essential resource for reclaiming this precious slice of Americana.

The authors contemplate the origins, architecture and commercial growth of wayside eateries in the US over the past 100 years. Fast Food examines the impact of the automobile on the restaurant business and offers an account of roadside dining.

An exploration of the fast food industry in the United States, from its roots to its long-term consequences.

Some say the adventurous days of grueling and dangerous scientific exploration are long gone, but Reiter (sociology, Brock U.) undertook a 10-month trek--without pay!--into the uncharted wilds of a Burger King kitchen to bring us first-hand accounts of the strange and marvellous customs of the natives. The illustrations are hilarious. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the world's most popular foods - the humble hamburger Celebrate the classic hamburger with this unprecedented collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera - a colourful look at the burger's origins and impact, assembled by a true burgerphile whose passion has taken him around the globe. Perfect for home cooks and pop-culture addicts alike, the book is chock-full of original research, exclusive interviews with culinary icons, never-before-seen archival photographs from brands such as McDonald's and White Castle, and twelve delicious recipes.

The classic guide to America's greatest hamburger eateries returns in a completely updated third edition--featuring 200 establishments where you can find the perfect regional burger and reclaim a precious slice of Americana. America's foremost hamburger expert George Motz has been back on the road to completely update and expand his classic book, spotlighting the nation's best roadside stands, nostalgic diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites --capturing their rich histories and one-of-a-kind taste experiences. Whether you're an armchair traveler, a serious connoisseur, or a curious adventurer, Hamburger America will inspire you to get on the road and get back to food that's even more American than apple pie. "A wonderful book. When you travel across the United States, take this guide along with you." -- Martha Stewart "A fine overview of the best practitioners of the burger sciences." -- Anthony Bourdain "Just looking at this book makes me hungry, and reading George's stories will take you on the ultimate American road trip."-- Michael Bloomberg "George Motz is the Indiana Jones of hamburger archeology."--David Page, creator of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives

Profiles one hundred and fifty of the best hamburger joints in the country and documents the rich history of the hamburger itself.

Originally published in hardcover in 2008.