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A History of Howard Johnson's
A History of Howard Johnson's: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon | Anthony Mitchell Sammarco
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The iconic restaurant chain that defined Americana by introducing twenty-eight flavors of ice cream, �tendersweet� clam strips, grilled �frankforts,� and more. Popularly known as the �Father of the Franchise Industry,� Howard Johnson (…more)
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Marklieberman

This was actually an interesting book, as I learned a lot about the Howard Johnson legacy. Not only did this book dive into a wonderful history of the company, but also about perfection as everything that was done had to be performed a certain way. I, for one, had no clue it got started as an ice cream stand and restaurant; I just remembered the hotels. Overall, it was a very quick read for and I enjoyed it.

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If you enjoy a quick hit of nostalgia and old photos to bring you back to the era when the road side motels and attractions were king, then I recommend this book. I very much enjoyed it as I personally remember the tail end of the Howard Johnson's story. Also it has background information I never knew and found of interest. It is a very quick read and I found it very enjoyable.