

Award Winners: The Case of the Disappearing Franchise
4 snips Feb 1, 2024
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, Pulitzer-prize winning historian and fast food detective, explores the mysteries of three American franchises that disappeared without a trace. She investigates the rivalry between White Castle and White Tower, the rise and fall of Arthur Treachers fish and chips, and the intriguing story behind the disappearance of Mahalia Jackson's Glory Fried Chicken and Mini Pearl's Chicken.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Unraveling the Mysteries of Disappeared Fast Food Chains
05:11 • 2min
The Rivalry between White Castle and White Tower
07:03 • 10min
The Rise and Fall of Arthur Treachers: A Fishy Fast Food Franchise
17:22 • 5min
Impact of Conflicts on the Price of White Fish
22:51 • 5min
The Rise and Fall of Mahalia Jackson's Glory Fried Chicken and Mini Pearl's Chicken
28:03 • 12min