If you haven’t tried out their food yet, it’s worth getting in while there’s still two locations left.
We’re willing to wager it will be worth every second and every penny!
Claudia Sanders, The Colonel's Lady
However, in the eyes of the law, the Sanders were no longer the owners of the infamous, secret recipe. Eventually, a settlement was reached that allowed the Sanders to continue selling the chicken at one location in Shelbyville, Kentucky, which is still in operation today.
Since they were sued by KFC, they didn’t really have a choice.
Pioneer Chicken
Just the name of this place makes it sound interesting. Pioneer Chicken was a staple in California in the 1980s. The chain had a total of 270 locations and was advertised by legends Chick Hearn and (pre-trial) O.J. Simpson.
In the 1990s, however, the restaurant lost its relevance and market share. Since 2017, there are only two locations remaining, located in Boyle Heights, California, and Bell Gardens, California.
Little Tavern
Let’s face it, there were quite a lot of chains back then that replicated White Castle, and these guys were one of them.
Then again, they still served some good food, which means they’re entitled to a spot on this list.
Nedick’s
This chain started in New York City, in 1913, and expanded throughout the 1950s. They also had locations in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. Do you guys want to know how they started?
Remarkably, they originally only sold an orange drink! Over time, they added coffee, donuts, and hot dogs to their menu.