Alexander Z. Schoenbaum | |
|---|---|
 Alex Schoenbaum framed by a Big Boy statue | |
| Born | August 8, 1915 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
| Died | December 6, 1996 (aged 81) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Monuments | Schoenbaum Hall (Ohio State), Schoenbaum Library (University of Charleston), Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center (Charleston, WV) |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Occupation(s) | Restaurateur, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Shoney's Restaurants |
| Spouse |
Betty Schoenbaum
(m. 1940; died 2018) |
| Parents | |
Alex Schoenbaum (August 8, 1915 – December 6, 1996) was an American collegiate football player and businessman in the hospitality industry, eventually operating a chain of restaurants and later, motels. He is best remembered for developing the Shoney's restaurant chain in the southeastern United States, most of which were originally franchised Big Boy locations.[4]
- ^ "Shoney's Restaurant Will Open Tomorrow". Petersburg Progress Index. January 20, 1966. p. 16. Retrieved October 1, 2016 – via newwspaperarchive.com.
- ^ Baker, Bob (May 8, 1960). "$750,000 to be spent on bowling building". Sunday Gazette Mail. Charleston, WV. pp. 1A, 6A. Retrieved November 30, 2016 – via newspaperarchive.com.
- ^ "Most of Schoenbaum Estate Goes to Sons". Charleston Gazette. August 5, 1951. p. 5. Retrieved October 1, 2016 – via newspaperarchive.com.
- ^ "Alex Schoenbaum, 81, Founder of Shoney's Restaurant Chain". The New York Times. December 15, 1996. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
