Burger Chef Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Add a small reminder of Burger Chef's memorable restaurant story to your home. The chain began in Indianapolis, developed around a patented flame broiler, and grew to locations across the United States. From the Big Shef and Super Shef to the Funmeal, its menu left lasting impressions on diners and collectors. This square porcelain fridge magnet celebrates that distinctive fast-food history in a compact keepsake, fitting naturally into a collection of restaurant memories, travel mementos, or favorite American brands.
Burger Chef was an American fast-food restaurant chain that began operating in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1954. That year, founders Frank and Donald Thomas patented a flame broiler through their parent company, General Equipment Corporation; the first Burger Chef restaurant opened in 1957. The chain grew across the United States, often in smaller towns, and reached 600 locations in 39 states when General Foods Corporation purchased it in 1968. By 1972 it had 1,200 locations, and its peak in 1973 was reported as 1,050 locations, including some in Canada. Its menu included the Big Shef and Super Shef, and it introduced the Funburger in 1972 and the Funmeal in 1973. An international venture added 10 Australian outlets before ending in 1975. In 1982 General Foods sold the chain to Imasco, which also owned Hardee's; many restaurants converted to Hardee's or other brands, while others closed. The final restaurant using Burger Chef branding and signage closed in 1996. A Cleveland, Tennessee, restaurant continues to sell Burger Chef menu items under the name The Chef.
Add a small reminder of Burger Chef's memorable restaurant story to your home. The chain began in Indianapolis, developed around a patented flame broiler, and grew to locations across the United States. From the Big Shef and Super Shef to the Funmeal, its menu left lasting impressions on diners and collectors. This square porcelain fridge magnet celebrates that distinctive fast-food history in a compact keepsake, fitting naturally into a collection of restaurant memories, travel mementos, or favorite American brands.
Burger Chef was an American fast-food restaurant chain that began operating in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1954. That year, founders Frank and Donald Thomas patented a flame broiler through their parent company, General Equipment Corporation; the first Burger Chef restaurant opened in 1957. The chain grew across the United States, often in smaller towns, and reached 600 locations in 39 states when General Foods Corporation purchased it in 1968. By 1972 it had 1,200 locations, and its peak in 1973 was reported as 1,050 locations, including some in Canada. Its menu included the Big Shef and Super Shef, and it introduced the Funburger in 1972 and the Funmeal in 1973. An international venture added 10 Australian outlets before ending in 1975. In 1982 General Foods sold the chain to Imasco, which also owned Hardee's; many restaurants converted to Hardee's or other brands, while others closed. The final restaurant using Burger Chef branding and signage closed in 1996. A Cleveland, Tennessee, restaurant continues to sell Burger Chef menu items under the name The Chef.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth