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'''Naugles''' was an American fast-food restaurant chain that specialized in Mexican food. The chain was founded by [[Dick Naugle]] in [[Riverside, California]] in 1970. The first Naugles restaurant was located at Fourteenth and Brockton in Riverside.
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==History==
==History==
[[Dick Naugle]], who was a franchisee of [[Del Taco]], founded Naugles on the idea that serving quality food at a good price would attract customers. He used his experience in the fast-food industry to create a menu that featured items like tacos, burritos, and nachos.  
[[File:Naugles_Logo.png|thumb|right|The Naugles logo]]
Naugles was a [[fast-food restaurant]] chain founded in 1970 by [[Dick Naugle]] in [[Riverside, California]]. The chain was known for its [[Mexican-American cuisine]], offering items such as [[tacos]], [[burritos]], and [[nachos]]. Naugles quickly gained popularity for its late-night service and unique menu items.


In 1986, Naugles merged with [[Del Taco]], which was then owned by [[Aniwar Soliman]]. The merger resulted in the creation of [[Naugles/Del Taco Inc.]], which later became known as [[Del Taco Inc.]]. After the merger, many Naugles locations were converted into Del Taco restaurants.  
In 1988, Naugles merged with [[Del Taco]], another fast-food chain specializing in Mexican cuisine. This merger led to the gradual phasing out of the Naugles brand, as many locations were converted into Del Taco restaurants. By the early 1990s, the Naugles brand had largely disappeared from the fast-food landscape.


In 2015, a company called [[Naugles Corporate]] successfully petitioned to revive the Naugles trademark, arguing that Del Taco had abandoned it. As a result, Naugles restaurants have been reopened in [[Fountain Valley, California]] and other locations.
==Menu==
Naugles was known for its distinctive menu, which included items such as the "Macho Burrito," "Bun Taco," and "Naugleburger." The chain's menu was a blend of traditional [[Mexican food]] and [[American fast food]], catering to a diverse customer base. Naugles also offered a variety of [[sauces]] and [[salsas]] that were popular among its patrons.


==Menu==
==Revival==
Naugles' menu was known for its variety and quality. It included items like the [[Combo Cup]], which was a cup filled with beans, cheese, and a choice of meat. Other popular items were the [[Naugleburger]], a hamburger with a Mexican twist, and the [[Bun Taco]], a taco served on a hamburger bun instead of a tortilla.  
In the 2010s, there was a resurgence of interest in the Naugles brand. A group of enthusiasts and former employees sought to revive the chain, leading to the reopening of a Naugles location in [[Fountain Valley, California]] in 2015. This revival aimed to bring back the original menu and atmosphere that made Naugles a beloved brand in the past.
 
==Cultural Impact==
Naugles holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of many who grew up in Southern California during the 1970s and 1980s. The brand's unique menu and late-night hours made it a popular destination for young people and families alike. The revival of Naugles has been met with enthusiasm from those who remember the original chain.


==Legacy==
==Related pages==
Naugles has left a lasting impact on the fast-food industry. Its focus on quality and variety set it apart from other fast-food chains and influenced the menus of many restaurants that followed. Today, the revived Naugles chain continues to serve the same quality food that made the original chain popular.
* [[Del Taco]]
* [[Mexican cuisine]]
* [[Fast food]]


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[[Category:Restaurants established in 1970]]
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Latest revision as of 03:34, 13 February 2025

A historical overview of Naugles, a fast-food chain


 This article is about the fast-food chain.
   For other uses, see Naugle (disambiguation).


History[edit]

File:Naugles Logo.png
The Naugles logo

Naugles was a fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1970 by Dick Naugle in Riverside, California. The chain was known for its Mexican-American cuisine, offering items such as tacos, burritos, and nachos. Naugles quickly gained popularity for its late-night service and unique menu items.

In 1988, Naugles merged with Del Taco, another fast-food chain specializing in Mexican cuisine. This merger led to the gradual phasing out of the Naugles brand, as many locations were converted into Del Taco restaurants. By the early 1990s, the Naugles brand had largely disappeared from the fast-food landscape.

Menu[edit]

Naugles was known for its distinctive menu, which included items such as the "Macho Burrito," "Bun Taco," and "Naugleburger." The chain's menu was a blend of traditional Mexican food and American fast food, catering to a diverse customer base. Naugles also offered a variety of sauces and salsas that were popular among its patrons.

Revival[edit]

In the 2010s, there was a resurgence of interest in the Naugles brand. A group of enthusiasts and former employees sought to revive the chain, leading to the reopening of a Naugles location in Fountain Valley, California in 2015. This revival aimed to bring back the original menu and atmosphere that made Naugles a beloved brand in the past.

Cultural Impact[edit]

Naugles holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of many who grew up in Southern California during the 1970s and 1980s. The brand's unique menu and late-night hours made it a popular destination for young people and families alike. The revival of Naugles has been met with enthusiasm from those who remember the original chain.

Related pages[edit]