Childs was first established in New York City in 1889, and named after the founder, Samuel Childs. Most of their locations were within the US and Canada. In the 1920s and 1930s, the company’s popularity skyrocketed.
The restaurant had 125 different locations and served over 50 million meals each year. The more notable locations of Childs restaurants had a nautical theme, which helped them rake in the cash.
Wetson’s
Reading Wetson’s slogans “Look for the Orange Circles,” and “Buy a bagful,” might make you feel a bit of déjà vu. Especially if we remind you of the very similar, pre-existing slogans of McDonald’s and White Castle respectively.
Overall, Wetson’s was a mixture of all the fast-food joints put together.
Wetson’s
Because it was a mixture of everything, it quickly started to gain popularity and the company grew, with over 70 locations at its peak.
Wetson’s was named after its founder, Herbert Wetanson. In 1975, the mishmash company merged with the hot dog chain, Nathan’s Famous. But the brand was eventually shut down altogether.
Childs
The company eventually went bankrupt in the 1940s, but were able to continue operating despite this.
Childs was later turned into the Hotel Corporation of America, before the restaurant was sold off to different companies in the 1960s.
Naugles
Naugles was a Southern California fast food chain of Mexican restaurants, established in 1970. Naugles was founded by former Del Taco partner Nick Naugle.
The first restaurant was in Riverside, California. The chain’s motto was “Prepare food fresh. Serve customer fast. Keep place clean!”