Covered Wagon Drive-In marks 55 years in Gordon, Nebraska

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 23:03 · Archive

The Covered Wagon Drive-In, a hamburger restaurant in Gordon, Nebraska, has operated since 1971 and is the last surviving location of a former seven-site franchise.

The Covered Wagon Drive-In on Main Street in Gordon, Nebraska, has been operating since 1971. Co-owner Darrin Carson said the restaurant was once part of a franchise that included seven locations spread across Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. 'This is the last one still in operation,' Carson said.

When Carson and his family took over the business, they considered simplifying the menu but decided against it after realising customers would leave if their preferred items were not available. The restaurant has kept its original menu boards rather than switching to digital displays. The menu includes burgers, fries, cheese balls, mushrooms, onion rings, fish and chili. Carson noted that the 'chicken stripper' sandwich is well known in western Nebraska.

Carson said his cousin approached him about taking over the drive-in after the previous owner, his cousin's uncle, was ready to retire. 'So we purchased it from them in 2021.' He recalled that high school students used to gather in the restaurant's parking lot on Saturday nights. 'It's been a rock for Gordon for a long time,' Carson said.

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• Covered Wagon Drive-In marks 55 years in GordonThe Covered Wagon Drive-In, a hamburger restaurant on Main Street in Gordon, has been in business for decades, and started in 1971.1011Now · 22 Oct, 22:27
• Covered Wagon Drive-In marks 55 years in GordonThe Covered Wagon Drive-In, a hamburger restaurant on Main Street in Gordon, has been in business for decades, and started in 1971.WOWT · 22 Oct, 22:27

In this story: Covered Wagon Drive-In · Darrin Carson · Gordon · Nebraska · South Dakota · Wyoming

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