All-American Burger

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All-American Burger
Restaurant information
Established1960s
Closed2013
Food type Hamburgers
LocationCalifornia

All-American Burger was a fast food chain in California.

History

The first All-American Burger restaurant was founded by Aaron Binder in the 1960s. [1] The restaurant was known for its quarter-pound burger patties, as well as chili burgers and hickory burgers. [2] It also sold half-pound patties, which accounted for up to 25% of sales at some stores. [3] Binder opened several other restaurants in Los Angeles during the 1970s. In 1981, the chain filed for bankruptcy and Binder was imprisoned for fraud. [4] Binder served 44 months in prison for his involvement in a tax shelter fraud. [5]

The chain continued to operate after the bankruptcy filing and Binder's imprisonment. [3] It was prominently featured in the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. [4]

The last All-American Burger restaurant was on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and closed in 2013. [2] The location became a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Keller, Sabrina (2024-03-01). "Do You Remember Any of These Canceled Fast Food Chains?". So Yummy. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  2. 1 2 "Top 9 Now-Defunct L.A. Fast Food Restaurant Chains + The Return of #3". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  3. 1 2 Restaurant Hospitality. Penton/IPC. 1980. p. 94.
  4. 1 2 Wilder, Ashlen (2025-09-20). "Yes, That Burger Joint In Fast Times At Ridgemont High Was Real. Here's What Happened To It". Mashed. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  5. ↑ Martinez, Al (1994-10-25). "Aching With Aaron". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  6. ↑ Tomicki, Hadley (2010-04-30). "Is Burritofication Kinda Like Scarification?". Grub Street. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
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