The Varsity

: The Varsity is also the name of the oldest student newspaper at the University of Toronto.

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The Varsity - University of Toronto

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The Varsity is a restaurant chain, iconic in the modern culture of Atlanta, Georgia. The main branch of the chain is the largest drive-in fast food restaurant in the world.

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Restaurant chain - Icon - Atlanta - Georgia - Drive-in - Fast food

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In 1928, it was established as The Yellow Jacket at the corner of Luckie Street and North Avenue. Its founder was Frank Gordy, who dropped out of Georgia Tech in 1925. Then, as it remains today, the resturaunt catered to Georgia Tech students. The business grew rapidly and Gordy had to move to 61 North Avenue (the corner of North Avenue and Spring Street) to accommodate the crowds (the restaurant covers two entire city blocks). At the same time, he changed the name to "The Varsity," reflecting his desire to expand to other college campuses. During the drive-in era, The Varsity began curbside service, which continues to this day.

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1928 - Georgia Tech - 1925

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The location at 61 North Avenue in Atlanta is now adjacent to the Downtown Connector's interchange with North Avenue. Directly across the Connector is Georgia Tech. The restaurant is connected to the Tech campus not only by the North Avenue bridge but also by a tunnel under the Connector.

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Downtown Connector - Georgia Tech

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The Varsity has since expanded to Athens, home of the University of Georgia, Town Center, Gwinnett, and Alpharetta. The Varsity also has a smaller restaurant called The Varsity, Jr., which, besides the downtown Atlanta location, is the only location to offer curbside service.

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Athens - University of Georgia

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Comedian Nipsey Russell got his start at The Varsity in the 1940s working as a car hop by making his customers laugh for tips.

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Nipsey Russell - 1940s

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The Varsity is known for the cashiers shouting "What'll ya ha-ave?" and for their special terminology:

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