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Max & Erma's facts for kids
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1972 |
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Key people
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Todd Barnum and Barry Zacks (co-founders) |
| Parent | Glacier Restaurant Group |
Max & Erma's is a fun restaurant chain in the United States. It's known for its tasty food in a relaxed setting. The first Max & Erma's opened in Columbus, Ohio. Today, you can find these restaurants in several states like Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
How Max & Erma's Started
Max & Erma's began in 1972. Two friends, Todd Barnum and Barry Zacks, bought an old tavern in Columbus, Ohio. This tavern had been run by a couple named Max and Erma Visocnik since 1958. Todd and Barry decided to keep the name "Max & Erma's."
They turned the old tavern into a unique restaurant. One of the most famous things they added was a converted bathtub. This bathtub wasn't for washing! It was used as a special bar for making delicious ice cream sundaes.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, Max & Erma's grew quite a bit. At one point, there were over 100 restaurants across many states. However, like many businesses, it went through some changes.
In 2008, a company from Pittsburgh called G&R Acquisition Inc. bought Max & Erma's. A little later, in 2009, the company faced some financial difficulties. It was then bought by American Blue Ribbon Holdings in 2010. This company also owns other restaurant chains.
Later, in 2016, another company called Glacier Restaurant Group purchased Max & Erma's. Before this sale, some of the restaurants that weren't doing very well had to close.
Sadly, the very first Max & Erma's location in Columbus, Ohio, closed its doors in August 2017. Even though it was the original, it was no longer making enough money to stay open.
Max & Erma's Today
As of April 2024, Max & Erma's has seven locations. These restaurants continue to serve their popular food in a casual and friendly atmosphere.
Gallery
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The original Max & Erma's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
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An old logo for Max & Erma's, used from 1972 to 2005.
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A Max & Erma's restaurant located in Springboro, Ohio.
External links
- Max & Erma's official website: https://www.maxandermas.com/