Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
businessman
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Boston_University
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
franchise model
affordable lodging family-friendly dining |
| gptkbp:awards |
multiple hospitality awards
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
February 2, 1897
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| gptkbp:businessModel |
franchising
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| gptkbp:children |
3
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
January 31, 1972
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
mid-20th century
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Motor_Inn
gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Hotels gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Franchise_System gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Motor_Lodge gptkb:Howard_Johnson's gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Restaurant gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Ice_Cream gptkb:Howard_Johnson's_Ice_Cream_Parlor |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Plymouth,_Massachusetts
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Howard Johnson
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
fast food industry
family vacations hospitality industry family restaurants tourism industry food service industry casual dining restaurants restaurant design roadside attractions restaurant marketing strategies restaurant chains hotel industry standards franchise marketing strategies roadside dining motel marketing strategies American_dining_culture American_travel_culture American_dining_experience |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
restaurant chain
motel chain |
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneered family dining
popularized roadside motels |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
first restaurant chain to franchise in the U.S.
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| gptkbp:occupation |
entrepreneur
|
| gptkbp:operates |
over 1,000 restaurants
over 500 motels |
| gptkbp:signature |
hot dogs
ice cream fried clams |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mildred_Johnson
|