Launched in 1991 as Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers, the ‘50s-style diner Hwy 55 Burgers has just opened its 112^th at 1201 S. Charles Blvd. in Greenville, North Carolina.  This is also the company’s first Hwy 55 Express, a new concept that ties together quick-service dining with Hwy 55’s trademark service and freshly-made food. The restaurant will also offer longer hours and late-night dining when students arrive back on campus. Al Hardison is the Franchisee. Known for its hamburgers, frozen custard, and service Hwy 55 Burgers are operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia. In 2014, the first international locations opened in the United Arab Emirates and Canada. Dozens more national and international locations are planned.

CATEGORY:   Quick Casual, ‘50s-style Diner

Chain Name:  Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

Company Name:  Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

Street Address:  102 Commercial Ave., Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365  

Tel:   919/635-0902               Fax:  919/635-3660

Email:  franchise@hwy55burgers.com    Website:   www.hwy55burgers.com  

Menu Specialty:  Fresh specialty burgers, Wings, Sandwiches, Platters, Fries, Shakes, Frozen Custard, etc.

Introduced: Kenny Moore introduced Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers in Goldsboro, North Carolina in early 1991.  In February 2012, the name was changed to Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries.

No. of Locations:  Over 100 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia and one each in the United Arab Emirates and Canada.

Areas of Operation:  National

Types of Location: Pad sites, strip & lifestyle centers, urban/downtown locations, conversions, mall food courts, universities, offices, airports, transit stations, etc.

BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv):   Franchise

Size Req’d:  1900 to 2600 square feet

Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc):  End caps preferred, Minimum 25 foot frontage, Visibility, Strong daytime population, High traffic grocery, theatre, mass merchandise co-tenants,  Average household income in the area over $35,000.

Contact Name:  Kenny Moore – Founder, President
Ken Rubin – COO
Dave Thompson – Chief Business Development Officer
Guy Guthrie – Sen. Vice President, Franchise Sales (919/0902 ext 116)
Andy Moore – Director, Communications (919/635-0902 ext 125, andy@hwy55burgers.com)

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PARENT COMPANY: Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, Mount Olive, North Carolina

Related Chains:  Hwy 55 Express

Last Report: Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report #121  Last Update:

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