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Wendy’s

Dave Thomas and Phil Clauss worked for the founder of KFC when they decided to open up their own place a few years later. The first Wendy’s was opened in an old car dealership and sold old fashioned burgers for 55 cents each. They named the restaurant after Thomas’ daughter, Melinda Lou, who was called “Wendy” by her siblings. The burger idea was inspired by Thomas’ trip to Kewpee Hamburgers in Michigan. So, he sold square patties with corners to make it easier for the customers to see the quality of meat.

Wendy’s