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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | Los Angeles, CA, U.S. (June 6, 1986) |
| Founder(s) | Ronn Teitelbaum |
| Headquarters | Lake Forest, CA, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Industry | 1950s style restaurants |
| Owner(s) | RedZone Capital |
| Website | www.johnnyrockets.com |
Johnny Rockets is an American restaurant franchise whose concept is to create a timeless American restaurant atmosphere.
Its restaurants' decor reflect the drive-in restaurant style prevalent in the 1950s, which include jukeboxes, chrome accents and red plastic seats, and guests are greeted by friendly servers. The staff are also known to sing and dance every half-hour, twirl straws and make smiley faces of ketchup.
All hamburgers are grilled-to-order. Menu items include hamburgers, shakes, sandwiches, malts and breakfast.
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History
Johnny Rockets was founded on June 6, 1986, by Ronn Teitelbaum of Los Angeles, California The first restaurant was established in the Melrose District of Los Angeles.
The world's largest Johnny Rockets franchise opened on April 25, 2006, inside the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Buena Park, California. The restaurant has more than 5,900 square feet (550 m2), with indoor seating for over 260 guests with an additional outdoor patio seating area. It is located in The Boardwalk section of the amusement park.[1]
In February 2007, it was announced that Red Zone Capital, the private equity firm of Daniel Snyder, was set to acquire the chain. Snyder announced plans to expand the chain both within the United States and worldwide, including the launch of smaller outlets known as Johnny Rockets Express.
A sit-down type restaurant which is owned by Six Flags, Trappers Adirondack Grill, was converted into a Johnny Rockets in June 2008.
In April 2009, the new Yankee Stadium opened with many Johnny Rockets stands throughout the stadium. These stands serve traditional Johnny Rockets hamburgers, french fries, shakes, and malts among other menu items. FedEx Field, home of Snyder's Washington Redskins, also features Johnny Rockets concession areas. [1]
Stores worldwide
Chile
In 2009, the franchise rights were sold for the country of Chile. The first of many units is expected t be opened by the end of 2009.
Panama
In 2009 the franchise rights were sold for the country of Panama. The first of many units is expected to be opened by the end of 2009
Canada
Johnny Rockets opened in Canada in 2005 stores at Vaughan Mills shopping centre in Vaughan, Ontario, the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario with the newest store in the Toronto Life Square shopping complex in downtown Toronto. It has had one of its busier locations inside Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. A previous location opened in Montreal in the early 90's but has since failed.
Bahrain
Johnny Rockets opened in Bahrain in 2008 and currently has two stores: one is located near Al-Aali Mall and the other in Riffa.
Kuwait
Johnny Rockets opened in Kuwait in 1997 and currently has seven stores: two in Salmiya (one of which is located at Marina Crescent), two at The Avenues Mall in Rai, one at Salhiya Plaza in Kuwait City, one at Fintas Towers in Fintas, and one at Al-Manshar Mall in Fahaheel.
Qatar
Johnny Rockets opened in Qatar in the early 2005 and has one store currently located at Doha at the Al-Manai Motors near the Sterling group of restaurants at the Ramada Junction.
Saudi Arabia
Johnny Rockets opened its first branch in Khobar and Riyadh in late 2008 and considering opening a branch in Jeddah.
United Arab Emirates
Johnny Rockets opened 4 branches in Dubai in 2003, 2006 and 2008, one of which is in Mall of the Emirates which is located in the area of Magic Planet on the third floor next to Ski Dubai, the second is in The Marina Walk in Dubai Marina,the third branch which is the first to open in Dubai is located on the Jumeirah beach road right after Dubai Marine Hotel and the fourth branch is located at the Dubai Mall, in one of its food courts.
Australia
Johnny Rockets operated in Australia in the early-to-mid 1990s; the locations are now closed.
Bahrain
Johnny Rockets opened in Bahrain in 2005 and currently has only one store located in Manama. Its located in the complex of Seef Mall. The food in the menu is halal.[citation needed]
Mexico
Johnny Rockets has several locations in Mexico, including: Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Los Cabos, and the Galerias Insurgentes shopping mall in Mexico City. There is also a Johnny Rockets restaurant in Cancún International Airport and another one inside Six Flags Mexico City. In March, 2009, The States of Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamulipas, Nuevo Leon, and San Jose were all sold to two franchise groups within Mexico. Guadalajara, Tampico, Monterry Airport, Toluca Airport, and Puerto Vallarta will soon be the locations of new Johnny Rockets restaurants.
Bahamas
Has a location at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort.
At Sea
Some of the Royal Caribbean's larger ships feature a Johnny Rockets on Deck 12. These ships are: Oasis of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas. Smaller Royal Caribbean ships that have Johnny Rockets are: Sovereign of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas, and Monarch of the Seas.
Puerto Rico
There are currently three restaurants in Puerto Rico. However, a location in Cayey closed down only less than a year after it opened for unknown reasons.
Egypt
A new branch opened in City Stars second phase in 2008.
Turkey
Located in the Cevahir Mall in the centre of Istanbul.
Philippines
A new restaurant is open in Eastwood City - Quezon City.
Dominican Republic
A new restaurant will open by the end of December 2009 or at late January 2010, in a new shopping Mall in Santo Domingo. The Blue Mall is touted as the latest in design and incorporating the most stores in the country. A second following store is also to be opened at the second Blue Mall in the coastal tourism enclave of Punta Cana, La Altagracia province. Later expansions are to be taken in other sites around the country, were the goal is to locate the stores in high end shopping centers.
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