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| A-FRAME CHAINS: GRIFF'S BURGER BAR |
| Griff's Burger Bar 1965, location unknown |
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| The Griff's Burger Bar chain was founded in 1960 in TX by the Griffiths family. By 1965, there were 65 locations. They had locations nationwide with the majority in the South near highway exits. The company used an A-frame style building similar to Gibson's. The buildings were produced by Valentine (of diner fame). Griff's featured drive-thru windows and giant signs. "Griffy", their mascot, was used extensively in their signage and advertising. Although the chain has officially folded, there are remaining locations in: CO (Arvada, Denver), LA (Bossier City), and TX (Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, San Antonio). Some of these still have the A-frame design. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. [photo scan thanks Robby Delius] |
| Griff's Burger Bar Sedalia, MO |
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| This Sedalia location appears to be from the 1960s. |
| Griff's Burger Bar Albuquerque, NM |
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| The Albuquerque Griff's is on Route 66. There was once another location in town. For more, see this website. |
| Griff's Burger Bar Ruston, LA |
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| The Ruston Griff's is another old location in great shape. I have never seen this insignia sign before that is over the entrance. |
| Grinder Man Wichita, KS |
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| Grinder Man was originally a Griff's Burger Bar. It was built in the late 1960s. For more, see this website. [photos thanks Glenda Campbell] |
| former Griff's Burger Bar Kansas City, KS |
Subway Independence, MO |
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The former Kansas City Griff's is the most intact Griff's building I have seen. It was most recently the "El Puerto" restaurant. As of 2006, the building was vacant.
This Subway location is obviously a former Griff's Burger Bar. |
| former Griff's Burger Bar Shreveport, LA |
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| former Griff's Burger Bar Shreveport, LA |
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| There are two Tom's Seafood restaurants in Shreveport occupying former Griff's Burger Bars. |
| Griff's Burger Bar Irving, TX |
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| Griff's Burger Bar Dallas, TX |
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| This Irving Griff's and Dallas Griff's both feature A-frame buildings and vintage signs. As far as I know, the Dallas Griff's is the only one left with a neon sign. I believe the Irving Griff's was the third one built in the chain. |
| former Satellite Burger & Dairy Bar Little Rock, AR |
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| This Satellite Burger & Dairy Bar sure looks like a Griff's. Does anyone know more about this chain? [1963 advertisement scan thanks Robby Delius] |
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