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By Susan Fielder
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I was raised in the Burger Business in Kansas City. We owned Allens and Smaks which was a really popular place to dine. Look at those cars!
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Allens was barbecue with the tele-tray and Smaks was like McDonalds. As a matter of fact, McDonalds wanted to buy us as we were the biggest in the midwest. Dad said no.
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We did 32 Million Hamburgers in 15 years. The Johnson County Library just put in a museum to acknowledge the business. Quite a story.
Lots of great memories. People are still talking about these great places! There were 5 Allens and 28 Smaks.