Sambo

Sambo’s was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. The business started in California in the late 1950s, and expanded across the country throughout the 60s and 70s. ALSO SEE: Sambo’s Restaurants: The diner chain’s story – and how it got that controversial name Taco Bell just getting started in Arizona (1966) Bell started his specialized Mexican food drive-in at Barstow [California] in 1962. SEE MORE: Sambo’s Restaurants: The diner chain’s story – and how it got that controversial name Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich restaurant neon sign (1972) Arby’s fast food restaurant interior & meals (1978) Perhaps it was never to be — after all, they started out by taking over a few old Sambo’s restaurant locations. And when the new company’s short season ended, some locations were apparently turned into Denny’s. Sambo’s Restaurants: The diner chain’s story – and how it got that controversial name Sambo’s Restaurants were popular in the ’60s and ’70s. But as much as people loved the diners, the company name was always a problem.

Sambo’s Restaurants: The diner chain’s story – and how it got that controversial name Sambo’s Restaurants were popular in the ’60s and ’70s. But as much as people loved the diners, the company name was always a problem. DON’T MISS: Old home plans | Delicious vintage desserts ☎️ See past issues of our newsletter & sign up here Sambo’s Restaurants: The diner chain’s story – and how it got that controversial name See Bill Bixby pitch Dietac diet pills in these ads from the 80s How to make 5 easy & festive fabric Christmas ornaments (no sewing required!) Sambo’s Restaurants: The diner chain’s story – and how it got that controversial name Meet young Dolly Parton before she was a country icon, movie star & philanthropist How to make herb batter fried chicken (1985)