Bill Gray's facts for kids
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Headquarters | Webster, New York, United States |
Bill Gray's is a popular chain of restaurants. It started in Webster, New York. This town is near Rochester, New York. Today, Bill Gray's has 14 restaurants. Most are in the Rochester area. Some locations are "tap room-style" restaurants. There is also a "tavern-style" grill called Flaherty's. Many Bill Gray's restaurants also sell yummy Abbott's Frozen Custard.
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The Story of Bill Gray's
How It All Started
Bill Gray's began a long time ago. In 1938, Bill and Alberta Gray started their business. They sold delicious hot dogs in Webster, New York. Their hot dogs became very popular.
Growing Bigger
Over the next few years, Bill Gray's grew. They added more tasty items to their menu. The restaurant chain became more and more successful.
New Partners and Growth
In the early 1960s, a local businessman joined them. His name was Bruce Hegedorn. Bill Gray managed the daily operations. Bruce Hegedorn handled the money and found new locations. Together, they helped the restaurant chain grow even more. They even bought another restaurant chain, Tom Wahl's, in 1986.
Where You Can Find Bill Gray's Restaurants
Most Bill Gray's restaurants are stand-alone buildings. You can find them mainly in Monroe County, New York.
Special Locations
Some Bill Gray's restaurants are in unique places. One is inside the Strong National Museum of Play. This location is called Bill Gray's at the Skyliner. Another special spot is at the Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex. This restaurant is combined with a sports bar.
Images for kids
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A Bill Gray's restaurant in Henrietta, New York
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A Bill Gray's 1/4 pound white hot served "Bill's Favorite"-style
