New plan hatched for the Penguin

New plan hatched for the Penguin (access required)

Nationally known Charlotte eatery to be reborn as franchise

A diner shutting down usually doesn't create much reaction. After all, the restaurant business is notoriously tough, and restaurants close all the time. But when the Penguin was shuttered last month, a ripple effect was felt throughout the city. Known for its burgers and fried pickles, the Penguin, which first opened in 1954, grew into a Charlotte icon. The ...

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