Five Guys Named Global Restaurant Leader of the Year
Five Guys, the renowned American fast-casual burger chain, has been named the Global Restaurant Leader of the Year. The award recognises the company's international growth, community service, innovation, and partnerships. It will be presented at the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Barcelona this November.
Five Guys, founded in 1986 by Jerry and Janie Murrell, has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Initially named after their five sons, the chain has grown into the largest fast-casual burger chain in the U.S., with system sales of $2.3 billion in 2024. Its secret? A simple menu and customizable burgers that have proven successful in international markets.
The company's expansion has been steady and strategic. It opened its first international location in Canada in 2010 and in London in 2013. Today, Five Guys operates in 29 countries, with 450 locations worldwide and international system sales of $1.1 billion in 2024. This growth has shown that fast-casual chains can indeed succeed outside North America.
Five Guys' global success has earned it the first-ever Restaurant Business Global Restaurant Leader of the Year award. The company's ability to adapt its offerings to international markets and commitment to community service and innovation have been key to its growth. With the award presentation taking place in Barcelona this November, the company looks forward to continuing its global expansion.
