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Wag's
Date EstablishedLocation1976Unknown
Description
Wag's was a consortium of casual dining restaurants owned and operated by Walgreens in the 1970s and 1980s. They were modeled after restaurants like Denny's, Shoney's, and Big Boy. Basically open 24-hours a day offering less expensive menu items such as hamburgers and breakfast. Wag's closest competition during this time was Woolworth's popular lunch counter. Walgreens sold all 91 freestanding stores to Marriott Corporation in 1988, retaining only a few locations that were situated in malls. Marriott began selling off its assets, Its stock drastically depreciated. It looked to sell Wag's but could not find buyers. The corporation closed all locations and the Wag's chain was completely out of business by 1991.
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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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