Johnny Rockets Franchise News

Innovative Architectural Concept Integrates Modern Elements with Company's Traditional Heritage
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary, yet classic. Trendy, yet timeless. Johnny Rockets' new design prototype embraces what has made the iconic restaurant chain a favorite dining destination for more than 25 years – while adding unique architectural nuances to keep it modern and relevant.
Developed by Pawtucket, RI-based Morris Nathanson Design at the request of 20-year Johnny Rockets franchise veteran Lloyd Sugarman, the new design prototype affords company developers and franchise partners a variety of exciting, cost-effective package options when constructing a new restaurant or renovating an existing location...

Unique Dining Destination Creates Buzz in Beehive State with Delicious Food and Fun Ambiance
May 21, 2012 // Franchising.com // Aliso Viejo, Calif. – Johnny Rockets swarmed into the Beehive State yesterday by opening its first restaurant in Station Park, slated to be the preeminent lifestyle shopping center in the Salt Lake City region. With an all-American menu that includes mouthwatering Hamburgers, American Fries served with a ketchup smiley face, thick Shakes and classic sandwiches – along with their signature friendly service, timeless music and upbeat dance routines – Johnny Rockets is the go-to dining destination for mall shoppers as well as Farmington residents and visitors to the area.
An international restaurant chain that has offered the food, fun and friendliness of feel-good Americana since 1986, Johnny Rockets is the place to go for relaxed, casual fun...

Johnny Rockets Franchise Owner Steve Snyder Celebrates 20 Years of Timeless Food and Fun with New Restaurant
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets reopened last Friday, May 4, at Phipps Plaza, Atlanta's premier shopping center located in the upscale Buckhead area. The classic American restaurant offers traditional Johnny Rockets decor and signature favorites including Hamburgers, American Fries and Shakes. It joins more than 80 specialty and anchor stores, an AMC movie theater, and four other full-service restaurants – as well as the new Legoland Discovery Center that opened in March.
Since opening his first Johnny Rockets in 1991, franchise owner Steve Snyder has operated multiple restaurants throughout Atlanta, including the Underground Atlanta and Georgia Aquarium Johnny Rockets locations...

Johnny Rockets Brings Back Fun Dining Experience to Baltimore's Waterfront
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets joined the "inner circle" of the Inner Harbor yesterday as it opened a new restaurant across from the newly renovated Food Court in Harborplace's Light Street Pavilion. Its menu of delicious, all-American favorites served in a fun, timeless ambiance makes it the perfect dining destination for tourists and local residents exploring the National Aquarium of Baltimore and the Maryland Science Center, touring the historic ships, attending a concert at Pier Six Pavilion, or experiencing the myriad of other fun activities that Baltimore has to offer.
An international restaurant chain that offers the food, fun and friendliness of feel-good Americana, Johnny Rockets is the place to go for friendly service, flavorful food, uplifting music and relaxed, casual fun...

Newest South American Johnny Rockets Opens in Alto Las Condes Shopping Complex in Santiago, Chile
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets opened its second restaurant in South America today in the popular Alto Las Condes shopping complex in Santiago, Chile. This is the second of five restaurants that Johnny Rockets franchise partner Felipe Infante plans to open in Chile by 2013.
Johnny Rockets has quickly become a Santiago staple since opening its Johnny Rockets Portal location in July 2010 in the Lo Barnechea neighborhood. Creative promotions such as a dance contest to win a Johnny Rockets-branded bicycle along with an interactive Facebook page and website have boosted local presence. Meanwhile, the Chilean economy has continued to grow rapidly over the last two years, and retail spending, spurred by the reconstruction from the 2010 earthquake, continues to increase...

Upscale Plaza Fiesta San Agustin Location Affords Ideal One-Stop Shopping Destination
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of their first Johnny Rockets restaurant that opened a little more than a year ago in Tampico, Johnny Rockets franchise partners Isaias and Jorge Santana opened a new location last Friday at the main entrance of Plaza Fiesta San Agustin in San Pedro, Garza Garcia. As part of their grand opening celebration, the Santana brothers offered the first 200 Guests gift cards that entitle them to free Hamburgers for one year.
The 2,745-square-foot restaurant boasts a fun, timeless ambiance and delicious menu items that include mouthwatering, all-natural Hamburgers; crispy American Fries served with a ketchup smiley face; and thick, hand-spun Shakes and Malts...

Alabang Town Center Location Brings All-American Favorites to Southern Manila Suburbs
March 06, 2012 // Franchising.com // Aliso Viejo, Calif.– Last Thursday, Johnny Rockets franchise owner Camamiq Foods, Inc. opened its fifth restaurant in the Philippines, at trendy Alabang Town Center located south of Makati. This newest 2,000-square-foot location offers the same delicious all-American fare and timeless, feel-good, ambiance as their three Quezon City restaurants at Tomas Morato Avenue, Robinsons Galleria and Eastwood Mall, and Forbes Town Center restaurant in Taguig City.
Owned by Ayala Malls, Alabang Town Center is a Mediterranean courtyard-inspired, one-stop shopping destination for citizens living in Southern Metro Manila, particularly those from Las Pinas, Paranaque and Muntinlupa...

Local Residents are Dealt a Winning Hand with New Palace Station Location
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, January 7, Johnny Rockets franchise partner Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group opened their fifth Johnny Rockets restaurant in Las Vegas at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino. Johnny Rockets is part of a food court the company recently developed in Palace Station that also houses their proprietary pizza concept, Bonanno's New York Pizzeria. This new Johnny Rockets restaurant joins their four other successful Johnny Rockets Las Vegas locations at the Venetian Resort, Flamingo Resort, Fashion Show Mall and Meadows Mall.
Like the more than 300 restaurants that preceded it, the Palace Station Hotel & Casino location offers the same signature all-American favorites that are so readily identified with the iconic brand – but in a food court environment where guests can enjoy their meals in the open eating area...

Home of the All-American Food and Fun Comes to Metro Manila's Newest Dining Hot Spot
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Franchise Owner, Camamiq Foods, Inc., today opened its newest Johnny Rockets restaurant at Burgos Circle dining complex, located in Forbes Town Center in Taguig City, Philippines in Metro Manila. Joining three other Johnny Rockets they own, in nearby Quezon City, the Company's American cuisine and atmosphere have become local favorites since opening, two years ago. By the end of January, they plan to open their fifth Johnny Rockets restaurant at Alabang Town Center, in southern Metro Manila.
Camamiq Foods CEO, Dr. Amable C Aguiluz IX, has successfully garnered fans throughout the Country with a unique menu that combines the classic Johnny Rockets comfort foods with regional favorites...

All-American Restaurant Chain to Open Five Restaurants in Next Five Years
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets today signed a franchising agreement to open their brand of high-energy, all-American restaurants in the country of Indonesia. New franchise owner, Wiryantii Sukamdani, who is also the President of the Indonesian Tourism Board, plans to open the first Indonesian Johnny Rockets restaurant at the new Beach Walk Center, on the beautiful beach of Kuta Bali, in the first half of 2012. The agreement also calls for four additional restaurants within the next five years.
An official signing ceremony was held, today, as part of the International Franchise Association, U.S. Commercial Service and Franchise Times trade mission to Vietnam and Indonesia...

Johnny Rockets Opens Full-Service Restaurant at Zentralia Colima
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its rapid international growth, Johnny Rockets recently opened its first Colima, Mexico restaurant, Dec. 2, at Zentralia Colima, the city's primary shopping destination. This marks Franchise Owner Jose Manuel Villanueva's third Johnny Rockets restaurant. His other two successful Guadalajara locations opened in 2010.
The new, 1,650-square-foot full-service Johnny Rockets joins a number of other American franchises in the mall. The city of Colima has experienced an influx of American franchises since it began rebuilding from the 2003 Colima earthquake, which caused extensive damage throughout the state and surrounding areas...

New Locations at Gangnam Station, Shinsegae Department Store and Yeoju Premium Outlets Reflect Restaurant Chain’s International Appeal and Rapid Growth in the Country
November 16, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) – Johnny Rockets announces the opening of two new restaurants in Seoul, at Gangnam Station and Shinsegae Department Store, and a third at the Yeoju Premium Outlets as part of the company’s planned expansion into the Korean market. Johnny Rockets opened the restaurants in partnership with Shinsegae Food Co. LTD, a subsidiary company of Shinsegae Group, owner and operator of department and discount stores throughout Korea. The new restaurants opened in the span of one week between Oct. 14 and 21, the fastest opening of three international locations in Johnny Rockets’ history...

November 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // (ALISO VIEJO, Calif.) - Johnny Rockets will celebrate the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Jersey City’s Newport Centre Mall, this week. Franchise Owner Bill White is introducing the only full-service, sit-down restaurant in the Centre with four days of fun events, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The day will also include local rock & roll lookalikes and an invitation for guests to dress like their favorite rock & roll icons. Everyone who arrives in costume will receive a free sodapop and the chance to win a Johnny Rockets Gift Card. A Grand Prize will also be available to all attendees through a raffle.
“I’m really excited to open this particular restaurant,” said White, who also owns seven other Johnny Rockets in the Tri-State area...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets today announced the opening of its newest restaurant at The Shops at Gatlinburg Town Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Situated on the outskirts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the only free national park in the country, the 25-year old Johnny Rockets brand is introducing its new design, updated music program and classic American cuisine to the quaint resort town.
Johnny Rockets serves signature menu favorites including Hamburgers, American Fries and Shakes, in a fun and upbeat environment that is well suited to tourist-driven areas, like Gatlinburg. The restaurant is located in the center of downtown, by the space needle, mountain sky lift and other nearby attractions including Ripley's Believe It or Not and the Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center, creating a new gathering place for locals and visitors, catering especially to families...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets opened its third Guadalajara restaurant in the Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) on September 21, 2011. The all-American, casual restaurant chain serves its signature menu of classic Hamburgers, Shakes and American Fries to the airport's six million annual visitors.
The restaurant celebrated its Grand Opening by welcoming 150 local Guests, between noon and 9:00 p.m. on September 21st, to enjoy samples of Hamburgers, Chilly Cheese Dogs, Shakes and American Fries, as well as the entertainment of dancing servers.
"Classic Americana is in high demand throughout Mexico, which is evident with the success of our Toluca Airport and Cancun Airport Johnny Rockets restaurants," said Rafael Aguirre, president of Mera Corporation...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets and GameRoom partner to unveil a new 20,000-square-foot Johnny Rockets GameRoom at Sawgrass Mills tomorrow in Sunrise, Fla. Along with the restaurant's classic fare and feel-good atmosphere, the new facility features a sports bar, a game room courtesy of PrimeTime Amusements, party rooms and an expanded menu.
The combined restaurant and arcade will celebrate its grand opening on October 13th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Events include free gameplay on non-redemption games, photo opportunities with Sonic the Hedgehog character and Johnny Rockets free Shake samples and sliders. The event includes special ribbon-cutting ceremony by Sunrise Mayor Michael Ryan, PrimeTime Amusements President David Goldfarb, Johnny Rockets Franchise Owners Ken Eldridge and Kyle Eldridge and GameRoom Partners Ron Mogerman, Claudio Sassi, Robert Dunn and Jonny Alpern...

Sports-themed Johnny Rockets with Cincinnati-Exclusive Menu Items Opens in Riverfront Complex
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets today unveiled a new restaurant design and custom menu options in Cincinnati's highly anticipated 18-acre development, The Banks. A grand opening celebration, with drawings, giveaways, samplings and specials will take place in conjunction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on October 27. Johnny Rockets CEO, John Fuller, Cincinnati Franchise Owners, Rick and Sharon Thompson, along with local dignitaries and business leaders will be on-hand for the festivities that begin at 4:30 p.m.
"The creative process of integrating local sports and tastes into the restaurant's design and menu has been an exciting venture," said Johnny Rockets CEO, John Fuller...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home of the Original Hamburger opened yesterday in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago's historic and much sought after neighborhood. The first Johnny Rockets in the area, this 1,000 square foot restaurant is Franchise Owner Bill Gomez's fifth Johnny Rockets location in Illinois. Guests walking and shopping in the notable Armitage Street shopping district can now enjoy the all-American brand's classic Hamburgers, Shakes and American Fries.
On September 22, the grand opening of this new restaurant will be celebrated with free food samples, dancers and giveaways. Special promotions, including free American Fries with the purchase of a Hamburger will be offered, as well, along with an invitation to sample the newest addition to the menu, Bacon Cheese Fries...

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Oklahoma State University Welcome All-American Fare of Global Chain
JOHNNY ROCKETS GRAND OPENING CEREMONY AT STOCKTON COLLEGE Steve Sweeney, President and CEO, Chartwells (left), Dr. Herman Saatkamp, Stockton College President (middle) and John Fuller, CEO, Johnny Rockets (right) cut the ribbon at the Johnny Rockets grand opening ceremony at Stockton College, September 15, 2011.
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Oklahoma State University (OSU) students return to school with Johnny Rockets, the first on-campus locations for the all-American brand. Each restaurant is located in the student center on campus and accepts their school's student dining plan cards...

New executives to run Finance and Sales departments at global restaurant chain's Corporate Office June 23, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Aliso Viejo, CA) – All-American restaurant Franchisor, Johnny Rockets, today announced the appointments of three seasoned professionals in key leadership positions. As the Company continues to grow, change and improve, so does the makeup of their Restaurant Support Center, responsible for managing about 25 corporate-owned restaurants and a franchise system of about 275 restaurants, around the world.

According to Johnny Rockets President and CEO, John Fuller, "The beginning of our new Fiscal Year has prompted us to implement ways to be more effective for our Franchise Partners and more successful in growing our number of restaurants...