<P> Lyons obtained a licence to use the Wimpy brand in the United Kingdom , from Edward Gold 's Chicago based Wimpy Grills , Inc. and , in 1954 , the first `` Wimpy Bar '' Lyons was established at the Lyons Corner House in Coventry Street , London . Originally , the bar was a special fast food section within the more traditional Corner House restaurants , but the success soon led to the establishment of separate Wimpy restaurants serving only hamburger based meals . </P>
<P> Lyons obtained a licence to use the Wimpy brand in the United Kingdom , from Edward Gold 's Chicago based Wimpy Grills , Inc. and , in 1954 , the first `` Wimpy Bar '' Lyons was established at the Lyons Corner House in Coventry Street , London . Originally , the bar was a special fast food section within the more traditional Corner House restaurants , but the success soon led to the establishment of separate Wimpy restaurants serving only hamburger based meals . </P>
when did the first wimpy open in the uk
when did the first wimpy open in the uk
1954
1954