As Slurpee celebrates its diamond anniversary, fans are divided on the special-edition flavor.
In the late 1950s, Omar Knedlick–a Kansan Dairy Queen franchise operator–built a frozen beverage machine with parts from an automobile air conditioner. In 1966, 7-Eleven licensed his invention for one of America’s favorite gas station treats: the Slurpee.
As Slurpee celebrates its diamond anniversary, fans are divided on the special-edition flavor.
In the late 1950s, Omar Knedlick–a Kansan Dairy Queen franchise operator–built a frozen beverage machine with parts from an automobile air conditioner. In 1966, 7-Eleven licensed his invention for one of America’s favorite gas station treats: the Slurpee. News
