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The birthplace of Carson's empire - Chris Carson opened it after becoming fascinated by two slow-cooking machines. He'd started Peter Pan hamburgers in 1945, predating McDonald's. Carson's later served BBQ aboard Air Force One.
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- 1977–2000
Carson's Ribs - OriginalBBQ/Ribs
The birthplace of Carson's empire - Chris Carson opened it after becoming fascinated by two slow-cooking machines. He'd started Peter Pan hamburgers in 1945, predating McDonald's. Carson's later served BBQ aboard Air…
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