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If you live in America, you might not have heard of them. But once upon a time, these fast-food chains were a significant part of the American eating landscape. Since their heyday, these chains have disappeared from American soil. But for whatever reason, they have managed to survive internationally.
So if you're a fast-foodie with a desire to reminisce, fear not. Here are the stories of five fast-food chains that couldn't hack it in America but still exist in other countries.
The restaurant was made famous by a 1996 episode of "Seinfeld" but went bankrupt in 1998. It was ultimately bought by fast-food company Nathan's Famous.
Kenny Rogers Roasters eventually died out in America, but the chain experienced an international renaissance after being sold in 2008 to its Malaysia-based franchiser. In 2011, there were close to 140 Kenny Rogers Roasters locations across Asia.
Oporto — a Portuguese-style fast food restaurant — had three US locations in California before they were converted to a different restaurant chain in 2013.
Michael Avenatti — Stormy Daniels' attorney — and actor Patrick Dempsey bought Tully's in 2013. But the company faced dozens of lawsuits and closed all US locations by 2018.
The chain opened two locations in New York in 2017 in an attempt to break into the American food market.
Owner Mikhail Goncharov announced the end of his expansion into America a year later. Both stores closed and Goncharov accused New York City inspectors of "open hostility" towards his staff. One location was accused of violating of health codes.