According to his daughter, Robert Hastert liked to see people enjoying themselves.
In the late 60s, he began opening satellite carry-out White Fence Farm locations and there are currently four of them. He also allowed the White Fence Farm name to be used at another place in Lakewood, Colorado.
Hastert told the Tribune in 1993, "Over the years, we've put on a total of 30 additions, including 11 new dining rooms, 11 additions to the kitchen and eight sets of bathrooms." The effort clearly shows with the place's popularity and steady stream of customers (but you have to catch the place open. Liz and I have been there probably five times and they were closed each time except once when they were open for the Illinois Route 66 Motor Tour so at least we were able to go inside.
For almost 50 years, Hastert lived within a mile of his place.
An example of a Mom and Pop kind of a place that has done well.
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