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Ameche's Drive-in was a fast-food restaurant chain based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded by Heisman Trophy winner and Baltimore Colts running back Alan Ameche. Ameche's had five locations. All were located in Baltimore or the Baltimore suburbs:
The restaurants were known for "no charge" carry out service, "Powerhouse" hamburgers ("A banquet on a bun") essentially a Big Mac (1968), about 8 years ahead of time, and "Cheerleader" sandwiches (hot ham and Swiss cheese with mustard) and the best Fried Onion Rings anywhere.
The Loch Raven and Taylor location was open during the Summer of 1960. The Powerhouse sandwich was the featured item. The restaurants were typical Drive-Ins, with Car side order boxes. Your order was delivered by a carhop who attached a tray to the lowered window.
The company trademark was a Big Boy-like football player (#35) running through the uprights carrying a hamburger. The company slogan was "Meetcha at Ameche's!" Ameche's restaurants were informally known by many teenaged patrons as "UM-cheez."