About Five Guys in Ireland

Family Roots Turned Flavorful Tradition

In 1986, Jerry and Janie Murrell made a life-changing choice: invest in a burger joint or send their sons to college. The family opened the first Five Guys in Arlington, Virginia, a name nodding to Jerry and his original four sons—later becoming five when Tyler arrived. Burgers were formed by hand, fries cut fresh each day, and buns baked nearby—no freezers in sight. By 2001, five locations thrived in the D.C. region, and the brand embraced franchising in 2003, igniting rapid growth across North America and beyond.

Quality Ingredients, No Compromise

At Five Guys, every burger features fresh-ground 80/20 chuck, never frozen, ensuring depth of flavor with each bite. Hand-cut fries cook in pure peanut oil and double-fry for extra crispness—a method praised in independent tests. Burgers come with two patties as standard and offer an open-book approach to toppings—fifteen options at no extra cost. Milkshakes—built on a classic vanilla base—are topped with up to eleven free mix‑ins, allowing guests thousands of flavor permutations.

Generosity in Every Community

Offering complimentary in-shell peanuts while guests wait and unlimited soda refills from self-serve machines, Five Guys creates an atmosphere of welcome and abundance. Community support runs deep: from employing local staff to giving back through franchise partners’ involvement in charitable events. The brand’s consistency and generosity have built a loyal following—one that spans from humble beginnings to international acclaim.

A Brand That Grows Through Connection

What started as a family’s bold leap has blossomed into more than 1,700 locations worldwide—yet the essence remains unchanged: honest food, warm hospitality, and genuine engagement . Whether a first visit or a longtime favorite, every diner finds a place, a flavor, and a story worth savoring.