#10: Gino’s Hamburgers
In 1957, Gino Marchetti, a renowned Football Hall of Famer, ventured into the culinary world by launching Gino’s Hamburgers. By the 1970s, his franchise had increased to over 300 locations, including acquiring KFC rights in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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However, Marriott Corporation eventually acquired Gino’s, converting many outlets into Roy Rogers restaurants by the early 1980s. Despite this setback, Marchetti triumphantly returned to the industry in 2010 with the revival of Gino’s, bringing back the legacy and flavors that had once captivated diners across the nation.