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    Cruising through many states of America, remnants of eateries of the past can still be found. Travel back to a stage in time with me to rekindle the memories of food franchises and the lost cuisine of bygone days. We can remember the presence of these dining experiences in their heyday long ago, but still etched in moments and recollections.

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    Rustler Steak House

    Date Established
    Location
    1963
    California

    Description
    Rustler Steak House was a steakhouse chain founded in 1963 by Joe Campanella, with menu selections of steaks, baked potatoes, bread, soups, and salads. Gino's Hamburgers operated Rustler from 1971 through 1982 when the Marriott Corporation purchased Gino's, which it merged with the Roy Rogers chain. Marriott sold the Rustler chain in early 1983 to Tenly Enterprises and they closed some locations and in 1985 it sold the 108 remaining Rustler locations to Collins Foods.