An Overview of the Controversial History of Chuck E Cheese. Pizza, arcades, lively entertainment, and rampant birthday parties; these are the things people think about when they think of Chuck E Cheese. What people don’t think of is the arduous history of the classic Chuck E Cheese. With its bright start to rough competition crashing into its devastating bankruptcy, it's a wonder not many people have looked into the extensive drama and controversy surrounding the brand. Drastically trying to keep itself in the spotlight, the company has made many changes in the past few years, taking it increasingly farther from its roots. But what was it like at the start of it all? Nolan Bushnell is an American inventor, who in his early career developed …show more content…
I like change.” (Vice.com A history of Chuck E Cheese animatronic band) Although Bushnell seems to be welcoming the change with open arms, long term fans of Chuck E Cheese seem to be mixed in their opinions. With quotes ranging from “why do we need to give more screens, more high tech stuff when puppets have been around for hundreds of years and have always entertained kids.” to “ I love it because it's today's world. my daughter can relate to this.” (Wabe.org kids are losing the Chuck E Cheese animatronics. They were for the parents anyway. With all the changes that have come from the restaurant, some fans feel that they have been abandoned by the franchise. Chuck E Cheese is a beloved restaurant that takes the place in many kids' memories as a place of joy and wonder. Through a very extensive history, the franchise has become what it is today and lived through bankruptcy, controversy, contracts, and a long lasting lawsuit. Its a wonder that the company survived at all and is currently clawing its way out of bankruptcy once again. It's only a matter of time before we see what ShowBiz Pizza