Johnny Rockets

The Johnny Rockets Group Inc.
Johnny Rockets
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRestaurant
GenreDiner
FoundedJune 6, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-06-06)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
FounderRonn Teitelbaum
Headquarters1855 Boston Rd Suite 300
Wilbraham, Massachusetts, U.S. 01095[1]
Number of locations
385 (2016)[2]
Decrease 147 (2021)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Lee Sanders, President, CEO, Board of Directors
ProductsBurgers, milkshakes, french fries, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, soft drinks[3]
RevenueUS$ 300 million (2012)[4][5]
ParentIndependent (1986–2007)
RedZone Capital (2007–2013)
Sun Capital Partners (2013–2020)
FAT Brands (2020–present)
Websitejohnnyrockets.com

The Johnny Rockets Group Inc., commonly known simply as Johnny Rockets, is an American restaurant franchise whose themed decor is based upon 1950s diner-style restaurants. As of April 2024, the company operates 90 locations in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Décor includes Coca-Cola advertising, featuring nearly life-size cardboard illustrations of women in World War II armed services uniforms (see WASP - Women Airforce Service Pilots), individual jukebox stations, chrome accents and red vinyl seats.

The menu, presentation, counter seating and grilling area are based on an original restaurant from 1947 (still operating today), The Apple Pan in West Los Angeles. Hamburgers are grilled-to-order in full view of the customers and are served wrapped in paper in metal baskets.[6][7][8] One location in Hawaii is called "Rock 'n Fun" and also has an arcade.[9]

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  2. ^ "Johnny Rockets Celebrates 30 Countries in 30 Years" (Press release). January 9, 2017.
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  4. ^ Klein, Danny (August 13, 2020). "Johnny Rockets Sold for $25 Million to Fatburger Owner". FSR Magazine.
  5. ^ LaRocco, Lori Ann (June 2, 2011). "Burger Wars with Johnny Rockets CEO". CNBC.
  6. ^ "latimemachines.com".
  7. ^ Spector, Amy; Martin, Richard (September 25, 2000). "Ronn Teitelbaum, Johnny Rockets founder, dies at 61". Nation's Restaurant News. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010.
  8. ^ ""The Apple Pan hickory burger revisited (with clear eyes)"". Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2010.. Chowhound.com. February 18, 2007.
  9. ^ "Rock 'n Fun".