The Burger Chef Podcast

Burger Chef Podcast Episode 4


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This week, Darren reads an article from 1979 about Burger Chef's lawsuit against McDonald's. Burger Chef claimed trademark infringement when McDonald's introduced the "Happy Meal" to the St. Louis market to compete against the Funmeal.

Also, part three of Darren's interview with Paul Browning, former owner of The Unofficial Burger Chef Home Page. Paul talks about his battle with stage 4 cancer, his hot dog business in Clarksville, Tennessee, and his interactions with Burger Chef co-founder Frank Thomas, Jr.

Darren has a preview of "The Burger Chef Story", a record produced in the 1960's by General Foods for prospective Burger Chef franchisees that's narrated by Frank Thomas, Jr.

Commercial of the Week: The Chicken Club sandwich from April 1981.

Surprise of a Prize: This week's memorabilia piece is a set of platinum crystal executive rocks glasses that were given to Burger Chef Systems, Inc. employees and franchisees.
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The Burger Chef PodcastBy Darren Gibson

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