Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses
Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses enjoyed success thanks to the hit series Bonanza. The menu offered chicken, seafood, and steak entrees plus a side buffet. At its peak, there were 600 Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses locations. Unfortunately, the owner sold the business, and there are now only 20 locations in operation.
Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses
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Bob’s Big Boy
During the 20th century, Bob’s Big Boy restaurants served as the symbol of America with its iconic statues located by the storefront. They were a common sight along the freeways in the country. During its height, they had 200 locations. These days, there are only 80 open locations left.
Bob’s Big Boy