Five Guys Burgers is a casual restaurant chain that focuses on a limited, but tasty menu of hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. The chain was founded in 1986 with company headquarters in Virginia. The company has several kudos, GC Magazine said, "The Best $5 Burger a Man Can Eat," and the Washington Post called the company "The Willie Wonkas of Burgercraft." Five Guys' operates in 48 States (no Alaska or Hawaii yet), and 6 Canadian Provinces. Their unique appeal lies in several areas: free in the shell peanuts for snacks while awaiting your meal; a consistent product, limited menu, and cooked to order with side items. By offering a limited menu, Five Guys can better control the quality of the meal (www.fiveguys.com, 2012). Company founder Jerry Murrell said Five Guys has five core concepts that set them apart from other fast food chains: 1) Make really good food with no corners cut; 2) If you treat the customer right, they will sell for you; 3) Every position in the company has value; 4) Know what you do well and stick to it; and, 5) Quality is Everything. The company has a simple interior, preferring to spend the money on the quality of...
Additionally, the business believes it has a dual responsibility -- first to the clients who expect excellence in their meal, second to employees who expect to be treated well and are part of the overall team (5 Reasons Why, 2010).
RECIPE FOR FIVE GUYS BURGERS' SUCCESS Business The Recipe for Five Guys Burgers' Success The Recipe for Five Guys Burgers' Success The recipe of success for Five Guys Burgers is a combination of traditional or even homestyle marketing and business practices integrated into a 21st century digital landscape. One of the reasons Five Guys is a success is because it is a places that makes burgers. Americans love burgers. We love to have a
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