Outer Banks Classic Gets New Owners but Tradition Continues.
We came across this article by Katie MacBride in the First Flight High School Nighthawk News about John’s Drive-in. We don’t usually link to high school papers. This article, however, is well-written and captures the hopes of the new owners and the feeling of tradition of one of the first places to get a burger and a shake on the Outer Banks.
“John’s Drive-In: the historic little beach road restaurant that has been filling up the community and visitors alike with its famous boats and milkshakes since 1977. But this year, this little Outer Banks treasure has a new pair of owners to continue the legacy.
John’s Drive-In was founded by John M. Tice Sr. and his wife Pat, and was later taken over by their son, John Jr., in 2007 when the elder Tice passed away. The son continued the family tradition and ran John’s until July 15, when the paperwork was finalized, transitioning ownership from the Tice family to new owners Chelsea and Jason Jordan.”
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