Johnny Rockets founder Ronn Teitlebaum claimed he used The Apple Pan as a model for his successful 1950s-themed franchise, copying the menu, presentation, counter seating and grilling area for the Johnny Rockets chain based on this original restaurant: a small menu with few items, hamburgers served wrapped in paper and on cardboard plates, hamburgers grilled-to-order in full view of the counter-seated customers.
The text describes how Ronn Teitlebaum, founder of Johnny Rockets, drew inspiration from The Apple Pan, a popular 1950s restaurant known for its simple menu, paper-wrapped hamburgers on cardboard plates, and open grilling area. This approach was replicated in the design of Johnny Rockets to create a similar experience.