Tim Sparks: The Man Bringing Back Your Childhood

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Tim Sparks discusses his efforts to revive a beloved 80s restaurant chain and its business implications.

The Morning X sits down with Tim Sparks, a brilliant entrepreneur who is single-handedly resurrecting one of your absolute favorite childhood dining experiences. Tune in to find out which iconic 80s restaurant chain is getting a massive retro makeover. Plus, hear the business reason why this blast from the past is actually outsmarting modern delivery apps, and discover how far you'll have to drive outside the city to finally experience this ultimate nostalgia for yourself. THE END , Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash . Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app . All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE END... Entertainment News Daily, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com . Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000 . Sign up at GetInTheRing.com…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark

Guest: Tim Sparks

Topics covered

• nostalgia
• 80s restaurant
• entrepreneurship
• business strategy
• retro makeover

Keywords

• Tim Sparks
• 80s restaurant
• nostalgia
• business strategy
• retro makeover

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Organizations: WNNX-FM, CMLS ATL, 99X, TheMorningX.com

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