It’s Amazing To See Where Some of Today’s Most Popular Restaurant Chains Originated!

McDonald’s — contrary to what many think McDonald’s first location was actually in San Bernardino, California and not Des Plaines, Illinois.

Jimmy John’s — Jimmy John’s was founded in 1983 in Champaign, Illinois. They are now over 2300 locations and growing.

Portillo’s — Portillo’s Restaurants was founded in 1963 in Villa Park, Illinois.

Starbucks — Starbucks was founded in Seattle Washington in 1971. There are now close to 24,000 locations worldwide.

White Castle — the first White Castle was opened in Wichita, Kansas in 1921. White Castle is generally credited as the first fast food chain in America.

In-N-Out Burger — The first In-N-Out Burger was opened in 1948 in Baldwin Park, California. There are now over 300 locations.

Dunkin’ Donuts — The first Dunkin’ Donuts was opened in 1950 in Quincey, Massachusetts. There are now over 11,300 locations in 36 countries.

Coldstone Creamery — was founded in Tempe, Arizona in 1988.

California Pizza Kitchen — was founded in 1985 in Beverly Hills, California. They currently have over 200 locations.

KFC — aka Kentucky Fried Chicken was founded in 1930 in Corbin, Kentucky. It’s currently the second largest restaurant chain after McDonald’s with close to 19,000 locations.

Einstein Bros. Bagels — Einstein Bros. Bagels was founded in 1995 in the Miami, Florida Metropolitan Area. Their current headquarters are in Lakewood, Colorado.

What other popular restaurant chains are you curious about?