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99 Percent Invisible: The White Castle System of Eating Houses

Sep 16, 2024 · 32m
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  • Guest episode from 99 Percent Invisible about White Castle, the proto-burger chain that shaped fast food industry
  • White Castle founder's vision created system where sliders could be obtained anywhere in country with consistent quality, foreshadowing modern global economy
  • Episode traces White Castle's origin story and its influence on business model of fast food and American eating habits

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