Johnny Rockets Celebrates 30 Countries In 30 Years

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets recently celebrated its 30^th anniversary by announcing the opening of a new restaurant in its 30^th country. Since founder Ronn Teitelbaum opened the first Johnny Rockets restaurant in 1986, Johnny Rockets has remained true to its roots while also keeping the brand relevant to today's consumer. The historic brand has expanded its global reach, serving guests around the world its signature all-American menu, including made-to-order burgers, shakes and fries, reaching new countries including Bangladesh, China, Italy, Paraguay and Peru.

"2016 was a monumental year for Johnny Rockets," says James Walker, President of Operations and Development. "Not only did we open in our 30^th country, 2016 marked milestones of the most stores opened in one year and the most restaurants operating at one time in the history of the brand. We kicked off the year with a brand refresh that resonated strongly with our fans as well as our franchisees. Our growth is set to continue into 2017, with plans to open 60 new restaurants this year."

A key opening for 2017 will be Johnny Rockets' first restaurant in Australia, set to open in June in Gold Coast, Queensland. Part of the brand's recent partnership with JR Restaurants Australia Pty Ltd, to expand the brand's footprint in Australia, includes 100 new locations in Australia and New Zealand. All restaurants will reflect the new Johnny Rockets 2.0 technology including self-ordering kiosks, high-efficiency kitchen equipment and table top ordering and payment systems, allowing the restaurants to offer guests the same quality Johnny Rockets food and experience at faster speeds.

Heading into 2017, Johnny Rockets plans to open more than 60 restaurants, strengthening its current presence across North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. With 30 years of global recognition, the restaurants offer friendly service and best-in-class burgers, hand-spun shakes and crispy fries that have a global appeal.

Johnny Rockets' franchise partners currently operate more than 175 restaurants outside the U.S., and the brand plans to continue its aggressive expansion in 2017. For more information, including franchise information, visit www.johnnyrockets.com.    

About Johnny Rockets:
Johnny Rockets is an international restaurant franchise that offers high quality, innovative menu items including fresh, never frozen 100% beef cooked-to-order hamburgers, Veggie Boca® burger, chicken sandwiches, crispy fries and rich, delicious hand-spun shakes and malts. This dynamic lifestyle brand offers friendly service and upbeat music contributing to the chain's signature atmosphere of relaxed, casual fun. Founded in 1986, Johnny Rockets operates more than 385 franchise and corporate locations in 31 countries around the world.  For more information, visit www.johnnyrockets.com.

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