Looking North from Devon at Milwaukee from the southwest corner. The late 1970s. |
Nichols worked there seven days a week. He overcame competition from a nearby McDonald's, Burger King, and Superdawg across the street.
On the last day of business, before Nichols was forced to close Big-T Burger, he told his sons to be at their "very best." He adhered to the 'always do your best' philosophy himself and ingrained it in his employees.
The "Big Tee Burger" from "BIG-t Burgers" in Amman, Jordan. |
Chuck Nichols of Park Ridge died on October 26, 2003, at 89 years old.
INDEX TO MY ILLINOIS AND CHICAGO FOOD & RESTAURANT ARTICLES.
Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.