Trader Vic’s was founded in 1934 originally as a small bar and restaurant named Hinky Dinks. Victor Bergeron, Jr., borrowed $500 to open the restaurant, which was located across the street from his parent’s grocery store in Oakland, California. Bergeron claims to be the inventor of the Mai Tai cocktail. Hinky Dinks eventually became Trader Vic’s.
The company operates a chain of Polynesian themed restaurants and bars. The first franchise opened in 1940 in Seattle, Washington. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, Tiki themes were popular and the company had as many as 25 locations at one time. Today, the company has about 19 locations, most of them franchised.
Trader Vic’s has plans for expansion in the next few years. One location is planned in Iraq and another in Kansas.
Trader Vic'sTrader Vic’s was founded in 1934 originally as a small bar and restaurant named Hinky Dinks. Victor Bergeron, Jr., borrowed $500 to open the restaurant, which was located across the street from his parent’s grocery store in Oakland, California. Bergeron claims to be the inventor of the Mai Tai cocktail. Hinky Dinks eventually became Trader Vic’s.
The company operates a chain of Polynesian themed restaurants and bars. The first franchise opened in 1940 in Seattle, Washington. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, Tiki themes were popular and the company had as many as 25 locations at one time. Today, the company has about 19 locations, most of them franchised.
Trader Vic’s has plans for expansion in the next few years. One location is planned in Iraq and another in Kansas.
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