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Nobody ate just one Kenney Burger. Well, maybe a kid, but one Kenney Burger just didn't do it. You had to have at least two, or three, or four! Those sauce covered delights made you crave more, and add to that, hot, crispy, crinkle cut fries that you ate with that little wooden spear, and you were good to go. If not, you certainly would be after you topped that off with a hot Kenney's 'apple puff'.
This Kenney's was out on West Main St. in Salem. I had my first Kenney's fish sandwich here, and was horrifed to find cheese on it (as a kid I hated cheese). We rode out there in a friend's dad's brand new '66 Mustang.
Another look at the Boxley Hills Williamson Rd. Kenney's, across from Arlan's ('Happy's' today). The price had just gone up on the burgers, and the sign hadn't been repainted yet. Most burger places today seem to want you to buy their combo's. You know, pick the sandwich, get the fries and drink for a discount, but in those early days, places like Kenney's priced their regular hamburgers low. Low enough that you could buy a whole bag of them, and feed a family, or your pals for not too much money. The burger places aren't interested in selling them that way today. It's a shame, it was more fun to eat them that way.
The classic Kenney's sign. Those keeper glasses mentioned still appear from time to time on eBay and at local flea markets and antique shops.
The Brambleton Avenue Kenney's. This was a busy location, and wasn't replaced with a new building until the early '70s. (and yes, this was where the Hippies hung out).
The Melrose Ave. N.W. Kenney's had a different look. Located near the new Roanoke-Salem Plaza, it featured building elements from some Biff-Burgers, such as the rooftop cupola, and had a very unique Kenney's sign. The three multi colored wheels rotated, drawing attention to the restaurant. Bill K. told me that the expensive sign cost nearly as much as the building.
Kenney's litter bags. They had a punch out so you could hang them on a knob in your car. When was the last time a burger place offered you one of these, or even ketchup for that matter?
Another look at the West Main St., Salem location a few years later. Kenney Burgers by then had risen to 19 cents!
The 'River Hill' Kenney's in Martinsville Va.
Kenney's Billboards
Kenney's billboards were located in various spots all around town. This one featured the "Doozie", Kenney's new signature sandwich.
Another one for Kenney's Fish Sandwich.
A seasonal one for "well seasoned" Kenney's fried chicken.
An appeal for a meal for the family.
A later style ad for the "Doozie".
A slightly different early sign with the 'Big K' burger featured.
