Five Guys Burgers & Fries
About
This Five Guys on Summer Street in Downtown Boston is a branch of the burger chain known for made-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries and shakes. Burgers are hand-formed and cooked on a grill, fries are cut fresh and cooked in peanut oil, and toppings are prepared each morning. Free peanuts are a signature touch while customers wait, and the counter-service format makes it a quick option for people working or shopping downtown.
The chain started in 1986, when Jerry and Janie Murrell encouraged their four sons to start a business instead of going to college, and the family opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington, Virginia. It built a devoted following in the Washington, DC, area and began franchising in 2003. Today Five Guys has more than 1,000 locations, and its crew members compete every two years in the Five Guys Games for a $100,000 prize.
What to Know
- Orders can be placed online for pickup.
- Catering is available for groups.
- Gift cards and branded merchandise are sold through the company.
- The restaurant is listed with the Downtown Boston Alliance.
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