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Nickerson Farms

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American roadside restaurant franchise

Nickerson Farms was an American roadside restaurant franchise that existed between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s. It was started by I. J. Nickerson, a former Stuckey's franchisee who did not agree with that chain's rules and regulations.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1960Founded¹

Industryrestaurant¹
HeadquartersEldon¹

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Abandoned Nickerson Farms, Picacho, AZ — Photo: Frank Denardo from Tucson, AZ, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons⁴

Nickerson Farms was an American roadside restaurant franchise that existed between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s. It was started by I. J. Nickerson, a former Stuckey's franchisee who did not agree with that chain's rules and regulations.²

Timeline

1960Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaNickerson Farms
WikidataQ7028430

Sources

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WikidataNickerson Farms on Wikidata
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WikipediaNickerson Farms on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsNickerson Farms logo by Photo shot of Nickerson Farms sign, Non-free logo
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Wikimedia CommonsNickerson Farms photo by Frank Denardo from Tucson, AZ, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0