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Arby’s

The first Arby’s restaurant opened in Boardman, Ohio, on July 23, 1964, serving only roast beef sandwiches, potato chips, and a beverage.

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French Market

The French Market and the Continent opened in 1972 and mimicked a European village, with apartments above storefronts – a toy shop,

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Sisters Chicken & Biscuits

Wendy’s founded the fried chicken chain Sisters Chicken & Biscuits in 1978 and sold it to its largest franchiser in 1987

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Jai Lai Prime Rib Restaurant

The Original Jai Lai Café opened in 1933 at 581 N High St. It relocated to the Olentangy River Road Location in

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Panache

Located in the Columbus Marriott North in the early 1980’s, (now the Crowne Plaza Columbus North) The restaurant was a maroon and

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Franco’s Pizza

Operated by Frank and Donna Colleli, it opened in the mid 70’s and closed in 2003. It was located in Worthington and

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Lindy’s

Sue Doody, Lindey’s proprietor, opened Lindey’s in 1981 in the historic neighborhood of German Village. Since it was built in 1884, the

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Chasens

The historic Columbia building, built in 1897 by the Bott family to house the Bott Brother’s Billiards and a gentleman’s saloon. The

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Bernie’s Bagels

1975-2015 Campus Partners was redeveloping several blocks around the intersection of 15th Avenue and North High Street and the building was torn

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