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Why is Baskin-Robbins Called Baskin-Robbins?

July 28, 2018 by Emma Roberts 1 Comment

Baskin-Robbins is the largest chain of ice cream specialty stores in the world. Since their humble beginnings in 1945, they’ve expanded to over 2,800 locations throughout the United States and 5,800 around the globe. They have introduced 1,300 unique flavors of ice cream, including classics such as Mint Chocolate Chip and Pralines ‘n Cream. They are known for constantly creating innovative, delicious frozen treats that win hearts and awards all over the world. Plus, they give you free ice cream on your birthday – what’s sweeter than that?

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Emma Roberts is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about learning, traveling, and language. She received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Brigham Young University.

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Why is Jack in the Box Called Jack in the Box?

July 28, 2018 by Emma Roberts Leave a Comment

Jack in the Box is an American fast food restaurant chain founded in the early 1950s. It boasts over 2,200 locations, mostly in the West Coast. Though Jack in the Box has gone through some ups and significant downs over the years, its expansive menu, quirky commercials and slightly wacky image make it a favorite among many. I mean, where else can you buy a burger, curly fries, a taco AND an egg roll?

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Emma Roberts is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about learning, traveling, and language. She received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Brigham Young University.

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Why is Quiznos Called Quiznos?

July 28, 2018 by Emma Roberts 1 Comment

Franchised toasted sub sandwich shop Quiznos has seen better days. What was once the second-largest sub sandwich shop chain in North America has dropped out of even the top five and dwindled down to only 1,500 locations worldwide. It’s faced the swift closure of thousands of restaurants, several lawsuits related to its treatment of franchisees, and even bankruptcy.

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Emma Roberts is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about learning, traveling, and language. She received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Brigham Young University.

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Travis McDonald is a professional freelance writer who creates content for a wide variety of clients. He received his bachelor’s in English from The University of Texas at Austin and his MFA in creative writing from Virginia Tech.

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Why is A&W Called A&W?

July 21, 2018 by Emma Roberts 2 Comments

Go to rootbeer.com, and your screen will be filled with a tempting, foaming, fizzy, animated glass of root beer…and the A&W logo. A&W’s domain is literally rootbeer.com, not aandw.com, what most might expect. Clearly, root beer is the foundation of A&W’s branding.

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Emma Roberts is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about learning, traveling, and language. She received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Brigham Young University.

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