Fans line up outside a George Webb restaurant in Milwaukee on Wednesday to capitalize on a giveaway by the local fast-food chain, which gives out free hamburgers whenever the Milwaukee Brewers win at least 12 straight games. (AP Photo/Steve Megargee)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers’ franchise-record 14-game winning streak resulted in one heck of a tab for a local fast-food chain.
George Webb promises to give away free hamburgers whenever the Brewers reel off at least 12 straight victories. The local fast-food chain delivered on its promise Wednesday, as fans lined up outside each of its 26 Milwaukee-area locations
Brian Meehan, a George Webb spokesman, said the chain expects to give out about 180,000 burgers as part of this promotion. George Webb officials purchased 25,000 pounds