A-FRAME CHAINS: CHIP'S

Chip's was a Southern chain with headquarters in Rocky Mount, NC. They trademarked their building design in 1964. Their Durham-Raleigh locations were taken over by Hardee's in the late 1960s. Chip's moved their headquarters to Wausau, WI in 1978 and there are still a couple existing locations in that state (see links below). Chip's promoted pairing their restaurants with Arnold Palmer mini golfs. I'm not sure how many, of if any, of these dual-franchises were built. (info/ad thanks Robby Delius]

Empire Tire Orlando, FL	Astra Cleaners Hazlet, NJ

The Empire Tire building was originally used as a Chip's hamburger stand. The drive-thru window of the Empire Tire building might have been a later addition. Astra Cleaners must have been a former Chip's.

former Chip's Johnson City, TN

This Johnson City building is a very intact former Chip's. As of 2007, it was vacant. The red, white and blue tilework is original. I believe the "Hamburgers" signage and even the trashcans are also original. The outer walls might be the original covering put for winter months.

Pizza Relay Raleigh, NC

This Pizza Relay was originally a Chip's. I don't believe the canopy was part of the original design. The building was vacant in 2005 when this photo was taken. In 2007, it was remodeled (bottom photo).

Big Chief Drive-in Glencoe, AL

The Big Chief Drive-in is another former Chip's. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Fonda Fort Payne, AL

The Fonda restaurant is another former Chip's. However up until around 2005, it was known as Jack's. So it appears that the lettering on the freestanding sign has been changed three times.

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