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On Tuesday, Norman Brinker, pioneer in the restaurant business, died at the age of 78.

Norman Brinker started Steak & Ale with about $10,000 in savings and a $5,000 loan. Over a decade, he grew Steak & Ale to 109 locations. During the 1960s, Brinker developed the salad bar, which he showcased at his Steak & Ale chain. He then sold the company to Pillsbury in 1976.

However, Brinker didn't stop innovating. At Pillsbury, he formed a new concept: Bennigan's. After this, he ran Burger King (NYSE: BKC).

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