He and Smith negotiated the first franchise location in Woodward , Oklahoma , in 1956 , based on nothing more than a handshake .
Charles Woodrow Pappe , an entrepreneur , chanced upon the Shawnee drive - in and was impressed .
Charles Woodrow Pappe and Smith negotiated the first franchise location in Woodward , Oklahoma , in 1956 , based on nothing more than a handshake .
Charles Woodrow Pappe , an entrepreneur , chanced upon the Shawnee drive - in and was impressed .