Arlington, Virginia, 1986. Jerry and Janie Murrell gave their five sons a choice, “Start a business or go to college?” The business route won and the family opened the first Five Guys – named after the five brothers. To this day, the formula remains simple, ‘Burgers and Fries cooked to perfection’, in keeping with Jerry’s philosophy of “To perfect and serve.” The Family is also still very much involved, meeting every Tuesday with every member still very much part of the business. Five Guys is how burgers and fries are meant to be. High quality grain-fed beef, hand cut fries and as many topping combinations as you like.