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The Vintage Barn-Shaped Burger Chain That Took Over America — Then Disappeared

Long before the days of Instagram-worthy food trends, a vintage burger chain transformed food into an experience: Red Barn. Marked by barn-shaped buildings with entryways clad in lights, Red Barn was ahead of its time. It was among the first chains with a self-service salad bar, sported a host of mascots, and offered larger-than-life entrees. However, coming of age in the dawn of fast food proved a blessing and a curse, with the smaller Red Barn eventually edged out by juggernauts like McDonald's and Burger King. Now, Red Barn sadly ranks among burger chains that no longer exist.

Red Barn got its start in 1961. It was founded somewhere in Ohio although there are conflicting reports as to whether its ho

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