If you remember the orange-roofed, twenty-eight flavored Howard Johnson's empire that stretched along roadways from coast to coast, you're gonna love this nostalgic and historical episode!   If the name Howard Johnson's is only vaguely familiar to you (like it was to me), you're also gonna love this episode!   In this episode, I'm joined by Boston historian and author of the book, A History of Howard Johnson's, Anthony M. Sammarco.   Tune in to learn… -Who Howard Johnson was, -Why he is called the "Father of the Franchise Industry", -What made Howard Johnson's restaurants so unique and successful, -How Howard's son spearheaded the extinction of this once thriving restaurant chain, -& so much more!   Grab a copy of Anthony's book, A History of Howard Johnson's: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon... On Indiebound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781540206459, On Amazon at https://amzn.to/2SClWGg (affiliate link)   Find Anthony on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyMSammarco/, & check out his Lost Boston Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/666137636777594/   Check out my visit to an old Howard Johnson's still with the original A-frame roof and "Simple Simon & The Pie Man" Logo Weathervane: https://youtu.be/GmKeJ1FzxNg   --------------------------------   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.   For more episodes visit https://www.curiosityness.com/   Connect with Curiosityness... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/curiosityness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness   Get your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find Travis, the host of Curiosityness, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send him an email to [email protected]