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The Franksville hot dog restaurant chain was founded in 1963. In 1964, 20 locations were built. While most of the locations were built in the Chicago area, there were locations in Georgia (1, 2), as well as possibly Wisconsin, New York City, and elsewhere. I believe the only surviving buildings are in the Chicago area.

Franksville
Chicago, IL
This Franksville is the only location that is still operating. The sign is the only one known to still exist. The cartoon-like engineer and hot-dog shaped train were meant to appeal to children. The embossed plastic panels are about 10 feet wide and are still internally lit at night. The sign originally revolved. The building at this location was destroyed by fire in 1967. It was rebuilt in the same style. [map]

former Franksville
Chicago, IL		 former Franksville
Joliet, IL		 former Franksville
Burbank, IL
This former Franksville in Chicago was built by 1966. The building has housed Pepe's Mexican Restaurant since at least the 1980s. [map]

The former Franksville in Joliet has housed a Subway since at least 2008. [map]

The former Franksville in Burbank has housed Uncle Sam's Submarines since 1985. [map]

former Franksville
Peoria, IL
The former Franksville last housed an Uncle Sam's Chicken & Fish. It closed in 2024 and the building is vacant. [map]

former Franksville
Chicago Heights, IL		 former Franksville
Villa Park, IL		 former Franksville
Downers Grove, IL
The former Franksville in Chicago Heights had opened by 1966. It has housed an Aurelio's Pizza since at least 2005. [map]

The former Franksville in Villa Park had opened by 1966. The building has housed the Omelette House since at least 2012. [map]

The former Franksville in Downers Grove had opened by 1966. The building has housed used car dealerships since at least 2008. [map]

There may be other examples of the chain's unique, double A-frame buildings left. If you come across any, I'd love to hear from you. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [ads thanks Robby Delius]

Henry's Hamburgers was founded in the late 1950s. By the early 1960s, there were more than 200 locations around the country. Most were located in the Midwest. Henry's buildings copied early McDonald's buildings. The most obvious difference is Henry's use of green tile. McDonald's only used red and white. For more, see this website.

former Henry's Hamburgers
Syracuse, NY
This former Henry's Hamburgers was built in 1960 and operated until around 1974. The building was housing Bob Barkers Hot Dog Stand when these photos were taken in 2010. By 2012, the business was known as Hammi's BBQ. That restaurant has also closed. In 2016, there were plans to reopen the place as Bob Barkers again. The roof was extended to the left to create protected dining space. In 2017, the place was vacant. In 2018, the place was still for sale after a brief stint as the Vesuvius Family Eatery. The outdoor space on the left had been walled up, encroaching on the original Henry's portion of the building on that side. In 2019, the building was housing the Just 1 Bite Eatery. By 2021, it was housing the Koffee King Cafe & Creamery. By 2023, the building was remodeled for Pizza Cutters. [map]

former Henry's Hamburgers [gone]
Kansas City, MO		 former Henry's Hamburgers
Chicago, IL
This former Henry's Hamburgers in Kansas City had been vacant since at least 2009. These photos were taken in 2012. Around 2015, the building was demolished.

This former Henry's Hamburgers in Chicago now houses the Economy Auto Mart. There were at least two other locations in town but this is the only building or sign still standing. [map]

Henry's Hamburgers
Benton Harbor, MI
The Henry's Hamburgers in Benton Harbor is the only location still in operation. The vintage building has been replaced with a modern one but this original sign remains. [map]

former Henry's Hamburgers
Davenport, IA

2012:
2025:
This former Henry's Hamburgers in Davenport was built in 1962. The building is currently vacant. For more, see this website. [map]

former Henry's Hamburgers
East St. Louis, IL
2012: 2024:
This former Henry's Hamburgers housed the Garden Grill Market II when this photo was taken in 2012. By 2015, the building was housing the Palace Food Mart. By 2019, the building was housing Flyer's Market and the sign had been crudely painted over. The building is vacant now. For more, see this website. [map]

former Henry's Hamburgers
Lansing, MI
This Henry's Hamburgers operated from 1961-1971. These photos are from 2011. By 2015, the sign was gone but the building was still there. [map]

There was another location in East Lansing, MI which also opened in 1961. That building has been demolished.

There was an intact Henry's Hamburgers burger sign at Terry's Turf Club in Cincinnati, OH. Terry's closed in 2018 and all of the signs were auctioned off.

More Henry's Hamburgers:
Miami, FL [vintage; gone]
Ames, IA [vintage; gone]
Crestwood, MO [vintage; gone]

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