15 Burger Chains That Don't Exist Anymore - Tasting Table

"Burger Chef was a long lost competitor in the fast food industry, founded in the 1950s and known for its Big Shef burger and fixings bar."

"By the end of the 1970s, Burger Chef had more than 650 restaurants across the U.S., but could not keep up with the increasing competition."

Burger Chef was a fast food chain founded in the 1950s, known for its Big Shef burger and a unique fixings bar. At its peak in the late 1970s, it operated over 650 locations in the U.S. Despite its popularity and innovative offerings, Burger Chef could not sustain its business against larger competitors like McDonald's and Burger King. The chain eventually faded from the market, becoming one of many burger chains that could not survive the fast food industry's competitive landscape.

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