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Burger Chef was an American fast-food restaurant chain. It began operating in 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, expanded throughout the United States, and at its peak in 1973 had 1,050 locations, including some in Canada. The chain featured several signature items, such as the Big Shef and Super Shef hamburgers.
Burger Chef, once a beloved fast-food chain with a massive presence across the United States, has vanished from the fast-food landscape. Founded in 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Burger Chef quickly became a competitor to the then-popular McDonald’s.
The Burger Chef murders took place at a Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana, United States, on the night of Friday, November 17, 1978. Four young employees went missing in what was initially thought to be a petty theft of cash from the restaurant's safe.
Dec 16, 2020 · In just ten years, Burger Chef became the second-largest burger chain, with only about one hundred fewer locations than McDonald’s. General Foods Corporation purchased the Burger Chef chain in 1968, which helped to fund its rapid expansion. Under General Foods, they reached their peak of 1,200 locations in 1972.
Sep 5, 2022 · Jayne Friedt was a 20-year-old working as the assistant manager at the Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway. Also working with her on the night of the incident were 17-year-old Ruth Shelton, 16-year-old Daniel Davis, and 16-year-old Mark Flemmonds.
By 1959 there were eight Burger Chefs in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri. The national headquarters was located in Indianapolis adjacent to the West 16 th Street restaurant. Burger Chef created the concept of the burger-fries-and-drink combo. The company called it the “Triple Threat.”
Sep 9, 2020 · It was just another Friday night at a Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana in 1978. Until something happened, four employees disappeared, and the place was robbed. The case was a disaster from the beginning, and murders went free.
Mar 12, 2020 · Burger Chef, an Indianapolis-based chain, posted a never-collected reward of $25,000 for information leading to arrest. Speedway High School's 1979 yearbook included a memorial for Mark...
Dec 29, 2023 · The gold-colored roof has been painted green, the bright red Burger Chef sign was taken down years ago. On Nov. 17, 1978, four employees were taken from this building and murdered. Mark...
Jul 28, 2018 · Burger Chef introduced many new ideas to the industry too including the combo or value meal (combining a burger, fries, and drink at an overall reduced price), a Works Bar where customers could top their own burgers, and kids meals featuring a toy prize.
