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- Paper Chili Bowl from Wendy's Restaurant, 1999 - In 1969, R. David (Dave) Thomas founded Wendy's in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He was previously an executive with the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips fast food chains. Thomas named his new place Wendy's for one of his daughters. This international fast food chain specializes in "old-fashioned" square hamburgers and chili.

- 1999
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Paper Chili Bowl from Wendy's Restaurant, 1999
In 1969, R. David (Dave) Thomas founded Wendy's in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He was previously an executive with the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips fast food chains. Thomas named his new place Wendy's for one of his daughters. This international fast food chain specializes in "old-fashioned" square hamburgers and chili.
- McDonald's Waxed Paper Cup, 1964-1975 - In 1948, the McDonald brothers transformed their Southern California drive-in into the fast food concept that we know today. The "M" logo on this waxed beverage cup, inspired by the famous golden arches of the restaurant, was an early version of the logo that would become McDonald's standard. Today, this logo is recognized throughout the world.

- 1964-1975
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McDonald's Waxed Paper Cup, 1964-1975
In 1948, the McDonald brothers transformed their Southern California drive-in into the fast food concept that we know today. The "M" logo on this waxed beverage cup, inspired by the famous golden arches of the restaurant, was an early version of the logo that would become McDonald's standard. Today, this logo is recognized throughout the world.
- Big Boy Restaurant Waxed Paper Cup, 1987-1997 - In 1936, only a few years out of high school, Robert C. Wian, Jr. bought a lunch stand in Glendale, California. There he "invented" the Big Boy double-decker sandwich. The popularity of this sandwich encouraged Bob to open a chain of drive-ins across the country, which were later restyled into the classic family-oriented coffee shops that we know today.

- 1987-1997
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Big Boy Restaurant Waxed Paper Cup, 1987-1997
In 1936, only a few years out of high school, Robert C. Wian, Jr. bought a lunch stand in Glendale, California. There he "invented" the Big Boy double-decker sandwich. The popularity of this sandwich encouraged Bob to open a chain of drive-ins across the country, which were later restyled into the classic family-oriented coffee shops that we know today.