Five Guys

Made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs

Five Guys has been a Washington, DC area favorite since 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell offered sage advice to the four young Murrell brothers:”Start a business or go to college.” The business route won and the Murrell family opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington, Virginia.

Under the guidance of Jerry and Janie, the Murrell family served only hand-formed burgers cooked to perfection on a grill along with fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. The little burger joint quickly developed a cult-like following. Press paid attention. Customers voted the burger “#1” in the metro area.

During the 1980’s and 1990’s the Murrell family perfected their simple system. Five Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their business.

FIVE GUYS FACTS:

We only use fresh ground beef.
We only use peanut oil.
There are no freezers in Five Guys locations, just coolers.
There are over 250,000 ways to customize your Five Guys burger.
Enjoy free peanuts at a Five Guys location.
Our bacon is from one of the only smokehouses that still uses wood chips.

Source: Five Guys