Five Guys Burgers and Fries was founded in 1986 by Janie and Jerry Murrell. Jerry and the couple's sons, Jim, Matt, Chad, and Ben, were the original "Five Guys".

Similar to Jack-in-the-Box's Jumbo Jack and Burger King's Whopper, the Famous Star is signature burger of Carl's Jr.

The first Long John Silver's was opened on August 18, 1969, in Lexington, Kentucky. Early restaurants were known for their Cape Cod-style buildings, blue roofs with square cupolas, wood benches/tables, lobster pots, and ship's wheels.