Category Archives: Burger Joint

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers chain of restaurants was founded in 1969 in Seattle, Washington by a singer called Sam as “Sam’s Red Robin”, was eventually purchased by Gerry Kingen and renamed “Red Robin”.  Today, there are more than 400 restaurants … Continue reading

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Fuddrukkers – where Burgers Rock & Roll

Fuddruckers, an american restaurant chain that specializes in hamburgers, was founded in 1980 by Philip J. Romano in San Antonio, Texas. As of March 2011, it has 56 company operated and 126 franchised locations in US, 01 in Canada and … Continue reading

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Sonic Drive-In – Food at the speed of sound….

Sonic Drive-In, an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain, was founded by Troy N. Smith Sr. in Oklahoma City in 1953. As of August 2010, it has 3500 restaurants in 43 U. S. states serving approx. 3 million customers daily.

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Smashburger – Smash, Sizzle, Savor…

Smashburger, a chain of Burger restaurants, was founded in 2007 by tom Ryan in Denver with a mission to “be every city’s favourite place for burgers. Smashburger As of early 2011, it has 100 locations nationwide with plans to double … Continue reading

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Roy Rogers Restaurants – The cowboy way….

Roy Rogers Restaurants, a chain of US fast-food family restaurants was founded by Mariott Corporation at Falls Church, virginia in 1968. Named ofter cowboy movie actor Roy Rogers, the chain had over 650 locations at its peak when it was … Continue reading

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Lick’s homeburgers – Great food, served fast..

Lick’s Homeburgers & Ice Cream, a privately owned canadian restaurant chain, was founded in 1980 by Denise Meehan. The first store was opened on Qeen Street East in Toronto, second at 2383 Kingstone Rd in Scarborough. The chain has grown … Continue reading

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Back Yard Burger – Big and Bold Backyard taste

Back Yard Burgers, a chain of quick serve restaurants, was opened in Cleveland, Missisippi in 1987  by Lattimore M. Michael as a drive-thru restaurant. Later dine-in facilities were added and as of August 2008, there are 171 locations in 20 … Continue reading

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Burgerville – Fresh, Local, Sustainable…

Burgerville, a privately held American restaurant chain, was founded by George Propstra in Vancouver, Washington in 1961.  Today there are around 39 locations in the Oregan, Southwest washington, mostly in the Portland Metropolitan Area.

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