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The Burger King

On this episode of Our American Stories, before the Burger King most people know became a nationwide fast food chain with thousands of locations, a man in Mattoon, Illinois, built his own Burger King from the ground up. When the national brand moved into nearby markets, it sparked a legal fight that would become one of the most unusual fast food lawsuits in American history.

Chris Suerdieck, a curator at the Mattoon, Illinois History Center and a former employee at the “real” Burger King, shares the true story of how this small-town burger joint beat the national chain in court, and why you won’t find a Whopper within 20 miles of his hometown.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before the Burger King most people know became a nationwide fast food chain with thousands of locations, a man in Mattoon, Illinois, built his own Burger King from the ground up. When the national brand moved into nearby markets, it sparked a legal fight that would become one of the most unusual fast food lawsuits in American history. Chris Suerdieck, a curator at the Mattoon, Illinois History Center and a former employee at the &ldquo;real&rdquo; Burger King, shares the true story of how this small-town burger joint beat the national chain in court, and why you won&rsquo;t find a Whopper within 20 miles of his hometown.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Burger King vs. Burger King: The Lawsuit That Changed Fast Food Forever

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