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When and where did the first Five Guys open?
When and where did the first Five Guys open?
Arlington, VA 1986
When did Five Guys open five locations around the DC metro area and perfect their business?
When did Five Guys open five locations around the DC metro area and perfect their business?
1986-2001
When did Five Guys start to franchise in Virginia and Maryland?
When did Five Guys start to franchise in Virginia and Maryland?
2002
When did Five Guys continue to expand?
When did Five Guys continue to expand?
How many different ways is there to make a Five Guys burger?
How many different ways is there to make a Five Guys burger?
What meat do we use at Five Guys?
What meat do we use at Five Guys?
Where do we grow our potatoes and why?
Where do we grow our potatoes and why?
Who are the five guys?
Who are the five guys?
Is our menu trans-fat free?
Is our menu trans-fat free?
Where does customer perception of Five Guys start?
Where does customer perception of Five Guys start?
How many open signs should a Five Guys have?
How many open signs should a Five Guys have?
How are our potato bags stacked?
How are our potato bags stacked?
How do we stack our peanut oil?
How do we stack our peanut oil?
How do we set up our tip jar when we open?
How do we set up our tip jar when we open?
How many managers should a Five Guys store have?
How many managers should a Five Guys store have?
How many managers should a store doing more than $25,000 a week have?
How many managers should a store doing more than $25,000 a week have?
What is the latest time an opening manager can come in?
What is the latest time an opening manager can come in?
Managers should be qualified gray shirts and always have their...
Managers should be qualified gray shirts and always have their...
When should prep be done in the morning?
When should prep be done in the morning?
When should bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions be completed?
When should bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions be completed?
What should be done after cooking bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions?
What should be done after cooking bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions?
What date should be written on all food products?
What date should be written on all food products?
What temp is bacon cooked at?
What temp is bacon cooked at?
Our bacon must ______ when held horizontally.
Our bacon must ______ when held horizontally.
Our bacon must ______ when dropped from a height of 14 inches.
Our bacon must ______ when dropped from a height of 14 inches.
We only put our bacon in a ______.
We only put our bacon in a ______.
How many sheets of bacon do we put per layer in a fry basket?
How many sheets of bacon do we put per layer in a fry basket?
Do we cook mushrooms and onions before or after we cook bacon?
Do we cook mushrooms and onions before or after we cook bacon?
Where should cooked bacon be stored?
Where should cooked bacon be stored?
What is the shelf-life of cooked bacon?
What is the shelf-life of cooked bacon?
What is the prep time for one box of bacon?
What is the prep time for one box of bacon?
What is the temp of the hot holding unit housing the mushrooms and onions?
What is the temp of the hot holding unit housing the mushrooms and onions?
We grill our mushrooms and onions until they are...
We grill our mushrooms and onions until they are...
What temp are mushrooms and onions cooked at?
What temp are mushrooms and onions cooked at?
How much hot water should be in the grilled mushrooms and onions?
How much hot water should be in the grilled mushrooms and onions?
How often should the temperature of the grilled mushrooms and onions be taken?
How often should the temperature of the grilled mushrooms and onions be taken?
What is the shelf-life of grilled mushrooms and onions?
What is the shelf-life of grilled mushrooms and onions?
Should grilled mushrooms or grilled onions be cooked first and why?
Should grilled mushrooms or grilled onions be cooked first and why?
Study Notes
Five Guys Overview
- The first Five Guys opened in Arlington, Virginia in 1986.
- Between 1986 and 2001, Five Guys expanded to five locations in the DC metro area, building a dedicated customer base.
Expansion Timeline
- Franchising began in Virginia and Maryland in 2002.
- Continued expansion occurred in 2003.
Menu and Ingredients
- There are 250,000 possible ways to create a Five Guys burger.
- Only All-American fresh ground beef is used, specifically 80/20 ground beef sourced from Wolverine Packing Co.
- Potatoes are grown above the 42nd parallel for denser quality due to colder climates.
Key Personnel
- The "five guys" behind the name are Jim, Matt, Chad, Ben, and Tyler.
Health and Safety
- The menu is trans-fat free.
- The initial perception of Five Guys begins at the parking lot.
Store Operations
- Each location should display two open signs.
- Potato bags are stacked in a "Lincoln log" style.
Oil and Tipping Practices
- Peanut oil should never be stacked higher than two high.
- Tip jars should contain five one-dollar bills when opened to encourage tipping.
Management Structure
- Each store requires four food safety and Quality Control certified managers prior to opening and for those making over $25,000 weekly.
- The latest time an opening manager can arrive is 9 AM.
Prep and Cooking Times
- Morning prep should be completed by 10:30/10:45 for breaks and pre-shift meetings.
- Bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions need to be finished by 10 AM, followed by grill cleaning and grease trap emptying.
Food Handling and Storage
- The received date must be marked on all food items.
- Bacon is cooked at 400°F/204°C and must stick out when held horizontally and shatter when dropped from 14 inches.
- Only one layer of bacon goes in a fry basket.
- Cooked bacon should be stored on the bottom two shelves of the bread rack or on a clean prep table and has a shelf life of one day.
Mushroom and Onion Preparation
- Mushrooms and onions are cooked at 350°F/177°C and should have 10-12 oz of hot water added during cooking.
- Temperature checks on mushrooms and onions should be conducted every two hours, with a shelf-life of one shift.
- Grilled mushrooms should be cooked first to avoid flavor transfer from onions.
Cheese Prep
- Shelf-life details for prepped cheese remain unspecified as the card is incomplete.
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Test your knowledge about the origins and expansion of Five Guys. This quiz covers key dates and events that shaped the brand from its inception in Arlington, VA to its franchise growth. Perfect for fans and food enthusiasts alike!
