Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Franchise Overview
About Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries
Hwy 55, the official restaurant of National Hamburger Day and National Cheeseburger Day, is a retro-themed diner that features fresh, never-frozen hand-pattied burgers, house-made frozen custard, and other classic favorites in a unique open-kitchen setting. Founded in Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality, incredible service and the world’s best burgers. As the Hwy 55 has grown, the industry has taken notice, with the brand winning BurgerBusiness.com’s “Best Burger” in 2012. In 2017, for the third consecutive year, Hwy 55 was named a top 500 franchise in the United States for by Entrepreneur magazine. It has also been acknowledged by Franchise Business Review as a top restaurant franchise in the country and by Nation’s Restaurant News as a ?Next 20 restaurant brand. Hwy 55 currently has 136 locations in 12 states, Denmark and the United Arab Emirates.
Franchise Details:
Founded:
1991
Franchising Since:
2012
Corporate Office:
102 Commercial Avenue
Mount Olive, NC 28365
Industries:
Food, Cheesesteak, American Food, Beverage
Franchise History
Andy’s Burgers, Shakes & Fries, Inc. first opened in Goldsboro, NC in 1991. They started out as Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers. Building on a philosophy of servant leadership, Andy’s has grown and produced over 30 entrepreneurs, most of whom started off as minimum-wage employees. They now have over 100 restaurants and a corporate center based in Mount Olive, NC. As of February 24, 2012, Andy’s Burgers, Shakes & Fries has changed their name to Highway 55 Burger, Shakes & Fries.
