Druther’s
Also known as Burger Queen, Druther’s was a restaurant chain which operated between 1963 and 1981. The burger/fried-chicken joint is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its mascot was Queenie Bee, a giant bee. Andy Dandytale was another of its characters that was targeted at kids. The restaurant’s motto, “I’d Ruther Go to Druther’s Restaurant,” definitely has the feel of old-school slogans. The restaurant chain is long defunct, but one location is still open in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Druther’s
Henry’s Hamburgers
Back in the ‘50s, restaurant industry businessmen attempted to mimic the success that McDonald’s had, and thus establishments like Henry’s were born. From the 1950s up to the 1970s, Henry’s was one of the biggest players. By the early ‘60s, it had over 200 locations — more than McDonald’s had that time. However, failure to adapt to changes in the industry, competition from other burger chains, and a controversy which involved horse meat use are all cited as possible factors of the rapid downfall of the chain. Today, the Henry’s in Benton Harbor, Michigan is the only one that remains.
Henry’s Hamburgers
