The Tradition Continues...
In April 1985, The Original Hollywood Brown Derby
landmark restaurant suspended operations
because of the need for earthquake reconstruction
of its historic building. The Hollywood Brown
Derby began its licensing program in 1987 with an
agreement with Walt Disney Company for The
Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant at the now
Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. In
1990, Walt Disney Company entered into three
additional agreements for Euro-Disney, Tokyo
Disney and Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.
landmark restaurant suspended operations
because of the need for earthquake reconstruction
of its historic building. The Hollywood Brown
Derby began its licensing program in 1987 with an
agreement with Walt Disney Company for The
Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant at the now
Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. In
1990, Walt Disney Company entered into three
additional agreements for Euro-Disney, Tokyo
Disney and Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.
The Tradition Continues...
In February 1996, a ten-year licensing agreement
was entered into with MGM Grand Hotel and
Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new MGM
Grand Casino Detroit temporary facility was added
in 1998.
was entered into with MGM Grand Hotel and
Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new MGM
Grand Casino Detroit temporary facility was added
in 1998.
The Tradition Contines...
Restaurant license agreements are available for
high traffic areas, primarily those that support high
volume of visitors and tourists. Entertainment
complexes, mixed-use developments, tourist
attractions and upscale theme parks are just some
of the environments which would support The
Hollywood Brown Derby concept. Those interested
in the restaurant business and for specific detail,
please see our 'Licensing' page.
high traffic areas, primarily those that support high
volume of visitors and tourists. Entertainment
complexes, mixed-use developments, tourist
attractions and upscale theme parks are just some
of the environments which would support The
Hollywood Brown Derby concept. Those interested
in the restaurant business and for specific detail,
please see our 'Licensing' page.
1926
1929
1931
1934
1949
1970
1975
On Valentine's Day, the original
Hollywood Brown Derby, the legend,
opened near Hollywood & Vine.
Hollywood Brown Derby, the legend,
opened near Hollywood & Vine.
The Beverly Hills Brown Derby opened
on Wilshire Blvd. & Rodeo Drive in
Beverly Hills.
on Wilshire Blvd. & Rodeo Drive in
Beverly Hills.
Somborn passed away and Robert (Bob)
H. Cobb became President. His mid-
night invention, the Cobb Salad was
added to the menu.
H. Cobb became President. His mid-
night invention, the Cobb Salad was
added to the menu.
The Brown Derby Cookbook published
by Doubleday, in 1962 by Dolphin
Books and the 50th anniversary edition
in 1976.
by Doubleday, in 1962 by Dolphin
Books and the 50th anniversary edition
in 1976.
Bob Cobb passed away and his widow,
Sally Cobb, became President.
Sally Cobb, became President.
Walter P.Scharfe purchased the assets
of the Brown Derby Corporations from
Sally Cobb.
of the Brown Derby Corporations from
Sally Cobb.
Herbert K. Somborn opened the Brown
Derby restaurant in Los Angeles on
Wilshire Boulevard & Alexandria.
Derby restaurant in Los Angeles on
Wilshire Boulevard & Alexandria.
Brief History
The ORIGINAL HOLLYWOOD BROWN DERBY
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1985
The landmark Hollywood location closed.
1987
The first license agreement with Walt
Disney Company for WDW Florida.
Disney Company for WDW Florida.
1996
License agreement with MGM Las Vegas
1996
The Original Hollywood Brown Derby Ltd.,
East Coast established under agreement
with Walter P. Scharfe.
East Coast established under agreement
with Walter P. Scharfe.
