Showmars facts for kids
Showmars is a popular restaurant chain. It started in Charlotte, North Carolina. Showmars serves a tasty mix of American and Greek cuisine foods. George Couchell (say "coo-shell") started the first restaurant in 1982. Today, Showmars has 31 locations. Over 1,000 people work there as of early 2024.
The Story of Showmars
How Showmars Began
George Couchell was the person who started Showmars. He came to the United States from Greece. He studied at Duke University. Later, he served as an officer in the United States Navy.
George learned about restaurants from his parents. They owned a place called Johnny's Grill in Charlotte. In 1968, George opened his own fried chicken restaurant. It was called Mr. C's and was also in Charlotte.
The very first Showmars restaurant opened in 1982. It was located in Monroe, North Carolina. The name "Showmars" came from an employee at Mr. C's. This employee's name was Showmar.
Where You Can Find Showmars
Most Showmars restaurants are in the Charlotte area. This is where the company first began. However, Showmars has grown quite a bit.
You can find Showmars restaurants in other places too. They have expanded south into Greenville, South Carolina. They have also expanded north to the Research Triangle area in North Carolina.
See also
- List of Greek restaurants
