Let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the good ol’ days of the 70s when Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips was the go-to place for tasty, affordable seafood. Remember the unmistakable smell of that deliciously crispy batter and the crunch of those golden brown chips? Ah, those were the days.

Arthur Treacher’s was founded in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, and it took a little while for them to expand all over the country. English-born, Cleveland-raised actor Bob Hope played a big role in shaping the company’s image. And who could forget Arthur Treacher himself, the English actor who lent his name and face to the company? He was best known for playing Jeeves in those Shirley Temple movies and, later, as a sidekick to talk show host Merv Griffin.

Can you still picture Arthur Treacher arriving at restaurant openings on a double-decker bus, making customers feel like they were in jolly old England? It’s amazing how much he was involved in developing and advertising the restaurants, which helped boost their popularity in the fast food scene.

Arthur Treacher’s simple menu focused on the beloved British fried fish and chips staple. They used the finest Icelandic cod fillets, dipped in a secret batter, deep-fried to perfection, and served with chips, salt, and malt vinegar. Families especially flocked to Arthur Treacher’s during Lent, making it one of the busiest times for the chain.

Sadly, the chain faced some rough seas when the price of cod soared due to the Cod Wars. Arthur Treacher’s changed hands a few times, and the once-beloved cod was replaced with less expensive pollock. That move didn’t sit well with customers, and the chain started losing ground to competitors like McDonald’s and Long John Silver’s. Many locations closed, but the legacy of Arthur Treacher’s lives on in the few remaining old-style stores in northeast Ohio.

So, my nostalgic buddy, are you ready to dive into that video and relive the delicious experience of Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips? Let’s enjoy the memories together and share it with others who would love a trip down memory lane because there’s nothing quite like the warm, fuzzy feeling of reliving happy times.