C. F. Penn Hamburgers

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C. F. Penn Hamburgers is a former hamburger chain founded by Charles Franklin Penn in Hartselle (Morgan County) in 1927. In 1939 a second location opened in Decatur, where it remains the last of the chain. Other locations included Cullman and Birmingham.

The standard Penn hamburger "all the way" is served on a bun with mustard and onions. Catsup was added as an option much later, along with french fries, onion rings and other menu items. Charlie Hodge, a friend of Elvis Presley's, introduced him to the burgers, which were soon a regular staple at Graceland, delivered by the dozens. Time Warner chairman Don Logan also had burgers delivered to his New York office, packed in dry ice for the trip.

Penn ran the restaurant until his death in 1958. It is now owned by his grandchildren, and reportedly on the verge of closing.

References

  • Fleischauer, Eric (December 10, 2010) "C.F. Penn Hamburgers on verge of closure." Decatur Daily
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