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American fast food chain

D'Lites

Company type	private
Industry	Fast food
Founded	1978; 47 years ago (1978) in Norcross, Georgia
Founder	Doug Sheley, Jeffrey Miller
Defunct	1987; 38 years ago (1987)
Fate	Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Most locations became Hardee's
Successor	Hardee's
Number of locations	100+ at peak in 1985
Area served	United States
Products	Hamburgers, French fries, salad, frozen yogurt

D'Lites of America was an American fast food chain based in Norcross, Georgia. It was known for serving fast food with a higher emphasis on nutrition. It featured reduced-calorie dishes, including hamburgers made with lean beef, high-fiber buns, and low-calorie cheese.

It was founded in 1978 by Doug Sheley and Jeffrey Miller. The first franchises opened in 1983. By 1985, more than 100 stores were opened.

The chain stopped franchising in 1986 and closed several stores. By year's end, it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

According to FIU Hospitality Review, the chain's closure was due to other chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's beginning to offer healthier sides such as salads and baked potatoes, as well as D'Lites' buying back of several unsuccessful franchise locations.

References

Lakeland Ledger – Google News Archive Search
^ "NewsBank for AJC | www.ajc.com". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
^ The Albany Herald – Google News Archive Search
D'Lites slips toward dissolution as Hardee's seeks new sites. (D'Lites of America Inc., Hardee's Food Systems Inc.), 1987-01-26
"FIU Hospitality Review - Google Books". 1988. Retrieved 2013-08-08.

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