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Isaly’s was a chain of family-owned restaurants founded by Will Isaly, who came from a family of Swiss immigrants. The chain was founded in the early twentieth century, and it lasted until the seventies. It was headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, but it was founded in Mansfield, Ohio, where the Isaly family settled after immigrating.

Isaly’s was famous for its chipped chopped ham. It also helped create the famous ice cream confection known as the “Klondike Bar.” The company’s success was largely due to its loose company structure, which let it expand rapidly with little corporate overhead costs.