Chi-Chi’s
In the 1970s, NFL star Max McGee and Marno McDermitt launched Chi-Chi’s, which quickly grew since it introduced a rudimentary menu consisting of Mexican-style food to different American towns. However, as Mexican restaurants became more popular and more varied, Chi-Chi’s started to die out. The franchise died in 2003 when an outbreak of Hepatitis in the food supply caused three customer deaths.
Chi-Chi’s
Lum’s
In 1956, Lum’s was launched in Florida by brothers Stuart and Clifford Pearlman. At one point, the chain had 400 locations, which was supported by its popular “beer-steamed” hot dogs and probably its distinctive glass-doored storefronts. Eventually, KFC purchased the chain for $4 million from the Pearlmans. The brand was phased out, and the final Lum’s closed in 2009.
Lum’s
