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Sambo's
Date EstablishedLocation1957Santa Barbara, California
Description
Sambo's was an American restaurant chain, started in 1957 by Sam Battistone Sr. and Newell Bohnett in Santa Barbara, California. Though the name was taken from portions of the names of its founders, the chain soon found itself associated with The Story of Little Black Sambo. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 1981. All locations except for the first in Santa Barbara ceased operations, or rebranded when the sale was finalized thus ending the chain. The Santa Barbara restaurant continued business under the Sambo's name until 2020, when it was renamed to Chad's after its owner at the time, Chad Stevens. One shuttered Sambo's was modified and used for a scene in the movie Edward Scissorhands.
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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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