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- Elias Brothers Big Boy Matchbook, 1987-1998 - The Elias Brothers became a Big Boy franchisee in 1952. By 1987 they had acquired the restaurant's franchise rights. The Elias Brothers Corporation was dissolved in 2000 and replaced with Big Boy Restaurants International which now owns and still franchises Big Boy restaurants.
- 1987-1998
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Elias Brothers Big Boy Matchbook, 1987-1998
The Elias Brothers became a Big Boy franchisee in 1952. By 1987 they had acquired the restaurant's franchise rights. The Elias Brothers Corporation was dissolved in 2000 and replaced with Big Boy Restaurants International which now owns and still franchises Big Boy restaurants.
- Azar's Big Boy Matchbook, 1956-1975 - While the famous boy in the red and white checkerboard overalls is not seen on this matchbook cover, the other famous "Big Boy" is. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr., created the double-decker hamburger (the Big Boy) in 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular single layered hamburger. Wian's invention is a hamburger classic.
- 1956-1975
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Azar's Big Boy Matchbook, 1956-1975
While the famous boy in the red and white checkerboard overalls is not seen on this matchbook cover, the other famous "Big Boy" is. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr., created the double-decker hamburger (the Big Boy) in 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular single layered hamburger. Wian's invention is a hamburger classic.
- 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.
- Kip's Big Boy Ashtray, 1955-1970 - This glass ashtray shows the famous Big Boy logo holding the famous Big Boy hamburger. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. created the double-decker hamburger, the "Big Boy," in the 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular hamburger. His creation was a success and the "Big Boy" became a franchise favorite.
- 1955-1970
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Kip's Big Boy Ashtray, 1955-1970
This glass ashtray shows the famous Big Boy logo holding the famous Big Boy hamburger. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. created the double-decker hamburger, the "Big Boy," in the 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular hamburger. His creation was a success and the "Big Boy" became a franchise favorite.
- Big Boy Ashtray, 1950-1965 - The famous Big Boy in his red and white checkerboard overalls is a well-known logo. He can be found standing in front of restaurants enticing customers into eat. Or he can be seen standing atop ceramic ashtrays or other restaurant merchandise.
- 1950-1965
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Big Boy Ashtray, 1950-1965
The famous Big Boy in his red and white checkerboard overalls is a well-known logo. He can be found standing in front of restaurants enticing customers into eat. Or he can be seen standing atop ceramic ashtrays or other restaurant merchandise.
- Big Boy Bank, 1971 - In 1936, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. opened Bob's Pantry in Glendale, California. He later sold franchises of his "Big Boy" restaurants across the country. The franchises are famous for their double-decker hamburger and Big Boy statues. Souvenir merchandise featuring the famous Big Boy logo, like this bank, adds to sales and reinforces the brand.
- 1971
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Big Boy Bank, 1971
In 1936, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. opened Bob's Pantry in Glendale, California. He later sold franchises of his "Big Boy" restaurants across the country. The franchises are famous for their double-decker hamburger and Big Boy statues. Souvenir merchandise featuring the famous Big Boy logo, like this bank, adds to sales and reinforces the brand.
- "I am a Member of the Big Boy Club" Button, circa 1990 - Big Boy drive-ins and restaurants initiated a long-running advertising campaign to entice families into their franchise establishments in the mid-1900s. Kids could join the Big Boy Club, which offered its members free food and specially branded premiums like this button.
- circa 1990
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"I am a Member of the Big Boy Club" Button, circa 1990
Big Boy drive-ins and restaurants initiated a long-running advertising campaign to entice families into their franchise establishments in the mid-1900s. Kids could join the Big Boy Club, which offered its members free food and specially branded premiums like this button.
- "Finding Your Passion" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"Finding Your Passion" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.