 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2020) |
Blake Chanslor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Glen Blake Chanslor June 8, 1920 Borger, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2009 (aged 88) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation | Restaurateur |
| Years active | 1952–2009 |
| Known for | Founder of Blake's Lotaburger |
| Children | 3 |
G. Blake Chanslor (June 8, 1920 – April 10, 2009) was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Blake's Lotaburger restaurant chain in 1952.[1] Blake's Lotaburger is based in New Mexico.[1]
Chanslor was born in Borger, Texas, on June 8, 1920.[1] He served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1] Chanslor moved to New Mexico following the end of the war.[1]
Chanslor opened the first Lotaburger in 1952.[1] Lotaburger priced a hamburger and a bag of potato chips at thirty-five cents at the time of its opening.[1] He opened two more Lotaburger locations in 1953.[1] He continued to own the company until 2003.
Chanslor sold Lotaburger in 2003. Lotaburger posted $30 million in sales and seventy-five locations throughout New Mexico at the time of the 2003 sale.[1] As of 2009 The company is run by Ronald Rule and Brian Rule.[1]
News reports listed Chanslor as a major donor to the Heart Hospital's New Heart Center for Wellness, Fitness and Rehabilitation in Albuquerque.[1] he died on April 10 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "New Mexico burger baron opened his first Blake's Lotaburger in '53". The Denver Post. Associated Press. April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2009.