8. Minnie Pearl’s Chicken

Minnie Pearl’s Chicken was named after Minnie Pearl, a country comedian born Sarah Ophelia Cannon. Interestingly, she had exactly to do with the restaurant other than lending it her name. The restaurant opened to compete with Kentucky Fried Chicken and flourished nationwide during its early years

As the aroma of their signature fried chicken wafted through towns, Minnie Pearl’s became a household name, celebrated for its crispy delights and hearty sides. However, changing tastes and economic challenges eventually led to its decline, leaving behind cherished memories of a bygone era in American fast-food history.