The Vintage Burger Chain That Couldn't Keep Up With The Times And Failed
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BY TARA BOWEN
One once-popular burger chain that's become just a memory is Henry's Hamburgers. It kept pace with McDonald's through the early 1960s but now has just one location remaining.
Henry's was founded in the 1950s by Bresler's Ice Cream Company, which paired ice cream with savory burgers. It took off thanks to the growing popularity of drive-in restaurants.
Unfortunately, Henry's wasn't quick enough to take up the drive-thru concept and began its descent into obscurity in the 1970s. Bresler's was sold off in the following decade.
Former patrons of Henry's Hamburgers have fond memories of its affordable, tasty food (15-cent burgers and French fries by the pound) and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The last remaining Henry's Hamburgers location is in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The burgers are now $3.53, and the menu remains simple: burgers, shakes, fries, and onion rings.
