Who started Winsteads?

Kathryn Winstead
Winstead’s Drive-In was founded in Springfield, Illinois by Kathryn Winstead in 1936. Winstead’s was one of the first drive-in restaurants in the United States.

What happened to Winsteads?

Now, the iconic hamburger chain has filed for bankruptcy, although its three stores remain open. On Feb. 24, Winstead’s Company sought Chapter 11 protection, listing nearly $1.5 million in debts and $65,000 in assets.

Who owns Winstead’s?

Owner Nabil Haddad
Before Coming To America, Winstead’s Owner Nabil Haddad Was Baghdad’s Burger Tycoon | KCUR 89.3 – NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts.

When was Winstead founded?

Winstead PC

Headquarters	Dallas, Texas
No. of attorneys	300+
Date founded	1973
Company type	Professional corporation
Website	winstead.com

What happened to Winstead’s?

Each of the Winstead’s locations has a distinctive tower on the front of an art deco-style building. Winstead’s closed its location at 10313 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park in August 2015.

Where did the Winstead sisters live in Kansas City?

The Winstead sisters found a location just to the east of the Country Club Plaza, near 47th and Main streets; however, they were hesitant to open at the location because Kansas City was run by political machine boss Tom Pendergast, and all new development in and around the Plaza area was run through the powerful real estate developer J.C. Nichols.

Is Winstead’s the best burger in Kansas?

Food Network Magazine rated Winstead’s the Best Hamburger in the state of Kansas. Food critic Calvin Trillin considers Winstead’s to have the world’s best cheeseburgers. Winstead’s Drive-In was founded in Springfield, Illinois by Kathryn Winstead in 1936.

What happened to Winston’s in Overland Park?

Winstead’s closed its location at 10313 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park in August 2015. Officials representing the Metcalf 103 shopping center where the restaurant was located indicated that the restaurant’s lease was set to expire at the end of August.