Five Guys History Flashcards

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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?

1986-2001

When did Five Guys start to franchise in Virginia and Maryland?

2002

When did Five Guys continue to expand?

2003 Signup and view all the answers

How many different ways is there to make a Five Guys burger?

250,000 Signup and view all the answers

What meat do we use at Five Guys?

All-American fresh ground beef Signup and view all the answers

Where do we grow our potatoes and why?

Above the 42nd parallel because it is colder. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the five guys?

Jim, Matt, Chad, Ben, and Tyler Signup and view all the answers

Is our menu trans-fat free?

True Signup and view all the answers

Where does customer perception of Five Guys start?

The parking lot Signup and view all the answers

How many open signs should a Five Guys have?

2 Signup and view all the answers

How are our potato bags stacked?

"Lincoln log" style Signup and view all the answers

How do we stack our peanut oil?

Never higher than 2 high Signup and view all the answers

How do we set up our tip jar when we open?

It should be spiked with 5 one dollar bills Signup and view all the answers

How many managers should a Five Guys store have?

4 food safety and Quality Control certified managers Signup and view all the answers

How many managers should a store doing more than $25,000 a week have?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest time an opening manager can come in?

9am Signup and view all the answers

Managers should be qualified gray shirts and always have their...

"head on a swivel" Signup and view all the answers

When should prep be done in the morning?

10:30/10:45 Signup and view all the answers

When should bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions be completed?

10am Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after cooking bacon, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions?

The grill should be cleaned and the grease trap should be emptied Signup and view all the answers

What date should be written on all food products?

The received date Signup and view all the answers

What temp is bacon cooked at?

400°F/204°C Signup and view all the answers

Our bacon must ______ when held horizontally.

stick out Signup and view all the answers

Our bacon must ______ when dropped from a height of 14 inches.

shatter Signup and view all the answers

We only put our bacon in a ______.

fry basket Signup and view all the answers

How many sheets of bacon do we put per layer in a fry basket?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Do we cook mushrooms and onions before or after we cook bacon?

After Signup and view all the answers

Where should cooked bacon be stored?

The bottom 2 shelves of the bread rack or on top of a clean prep table Signup and view all the answers

What is the shelf-life of cooked bacon?

One day and it must be thrown out at the end of the day Signup and view all the answers

What is the prep time for one box of bacon?

30 minutes or less Signup and view all the answers

What is the temp of the hot holding unit housing the mushrooms and onions?

140°F/60°C Signup and view all the answers

We grill our mushrooms and onions until they are...

almost done and golden Signup and view all the answers

What temp are mushrooms and onions cooked at?

350°F/177°C Signup and view all the answers

How much hot water should be in the grilled mushrooms and onions?

10-12oz Signup and view all the answers

How often should the temperature of the grilled mushrooms and onions be taken?

Every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the shelf-life of grilled mushrooms and onions?

1 shift Signup and view all the answers

Should grilled mushrooms or grilled onions be cooked first and why?

Grilled mushrooms should be cooked first to prevent flavor transfer from the onions to the mushrooms. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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!