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The Little Chef was the only one in the country with a logo introduced in around 2003. It was created by design agency Keanebrand, and marked the start of an attempt to move the brand away from its functional, service station image to that of a more relaxed dining experience. Some of the signs were never changed, and several new owners of Little Chef chose not to roll it out. In 2011, a similar logo was used as part of the '[[Wonderfully British]]' refurbishment. | The Little Chef was the only one in the country with a logo introduced in around 2003. It was created by design agency Keanebrand, and marked the start of an attempt to move the brand away from its functional, service station image to that of a more relaxed dining experience. Some of the signs were never changed, and several new owners of Little Chef chose not to roll it out. In 2011, a similar logo was used as part of the '[[Wonderfully British]]' refurbishment. | ||
The Little Chef closed in 2017, under [[Euro Garages]]. | The Little Chef closed in 2017, under [[Euro Garages]] and now stands empty. | ||
In February 2019, Euro Garages submitted plans to demolish the current building and replace it with two purpose-built drive-thru pods. These pods will be branded [[Burger King]] and [[Starbucks]]. A decision is expected to be made before the end of 2019. | |||
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Revision as of 14:38, 21 November 2019
A418 at Thame
Signposted from the road.
OX9 3SB
map and directions
Single site located at a junction..
Positioned right next door to Travelodge's headquarters is this service station.
Facilities
Catering: Burger King : Travelodge Forecourt: Esso, SPAR, Starbucks on the Go, Greggs, Subway, AdBlue4You, Car Wash
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Long Crendon Road
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 3SB
Trivia and History
In 1982 there was a plan for a Little Chef on the A418 at Cuddington, but this was withdrawn.
Instead Thame services opened in 1995 with a Little ChefHistory, which gained a Burger King in 1997. In 1999 there were plans to add a drive thru, but this didn't happen.
The Little Chef was the only one in the country with a logo introduced in around 2003. It was created by design agency Keanebrand, and marked the start of an attempt to move the brand away from its functional, service station image to that of a more relaxed dining experience. Some of the signs were never changed, and several new owners of Little Chef chose not to roll it out. In 2011, a similar logo was used as part of the 'Wonderfully British' refurbishment.
The Little Chef closed in 2017, under Euro Garages and now stands empty.
In February 2019, Euro Garages submitted plans to demolish the current building and replace it with two purpose-built drive-thru pods. These pods will be branded Burger King and Starbucks. A decision is expected to be made before the end of 2019.
Alternatives
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