Sep 7, 2021 · Hobo Joe's Coffee Shops were represented by an eponymous mascot who was meant to be a mixture of urbane sophistication and lovable tramp. Described in ad copy...

Jul 30, 2019 · To put it bluntly: Maybe Hobo Joe was a made guy. Bolles, along with reporter Dom Frasca, had spent months looking at organized crime in the Phoenix area. They set up an …

Aug 19, 2022 · Founded by Michigander Herb Applegate, Hobo Joe’s served hamburgers, pies and pancakes. But it was mostly known for the large statue that Herb imagined to be a 50-year …

Jan 1, 2021 · A 1977 article by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) exposed the massive financial fraud that took place at Hobo Joe's Coffee Shops between 1965 and 1971.

Aug 19, 2022 · Herb Applegate stands near a statue of Hobo Joe, the namesake character of a popular coffee shop chain in the Phoenix area, in a 1965 Republic clipping. The Hobo Joe …

Jul 31, 2019 · To put it bluntly: Maybe Hobo Joe was a made guy. Bolles, along with reporter Dom Frasca, had spent months looking at organized crime in the Phoenix area. They set up an …

Sep 7, 2006 · Two things about Hobo Joe's coffee shops: (1) if you were a kid and you ate everything on your plate, you could pick a toy from a giant pirate treasure chest (everyone …

Oct 31, 2024 · The Hobo Joe’s restaurants were like a time capsule of Americana, serving up nostalgia alongside their blue plate specials. Picture red vinyl booths, chrome-edged tables, …

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Hobo Joe’s weathered appearance and stoic expression tell a story of resilience, adventure, and the spirit of the American West. We’ll examine this iconic statue’s history, symbolism, and …