Five Guys

Five Guys is a family-owned fast-casual burger chain founded in 1986 in Arlington, Virginia by Jerry and Janie Murrell, who named it after their five sons. Known for hand-formed, never-frozen fresh beef patties, hand-cut Idaho potato fries cooked in 100% peanut oil, and over 250,000 possible topping combinations, Five Guys helped define the fast-casual movement in American dining. From a single Virginia location, the chain has grown to over 1,900 restaurants in more than 25 countries and won Zagat's Best Burger award in 2011.