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How Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Came to Be

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries first welcomed guests in Goldsboro, North Carolina, in 1991 — back then it went by the name Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers. Built around a servant-leadership philosophy, the brand has expanded at a steady pace and has helped develop more than 30 entrepreneurs, most of whom started out as minimum-wage team members.

When the business moved away from mall locations, the name changed from Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers to Andy’s Burgers Shakes & Fries. These days the company runs more than 100 restaurants, backed by a corporate center in Mount Olive, NC.

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries restaurant history
Our story from 1991 to today

The Reason Behind the New Name

After twenty years of reliable service and food guests remember, the company decided to bring its concept to a broader audience and started franchising throughout the Southeast. Growth always comes with hurdles, and this one centered on the name: another company already owned the federal trademark for “Andy’s.” After careful thought and a good deal of brainstorming, the team landed on Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries — a name that could reach beyond its home state.

You’ll find Hwy 55 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, and Ohio. The same welcoming service and the same great food, now under a new name.

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Younger visitors have a place of their own as well — check out Kids Korner, made just for kids.

Common Questions About Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

Where and when did Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries begin?
The first restaurant opened in Goldsboro, NC, in 1991 and was originally named Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers.
What led Andy’s to become Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries?
When the restaurants left mall locations, the name changed to Andy’s Burgers Shakes & Fries. Later, because another company already owned the federal trademark for “Andy’s,” the company took on the Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries name so it could grow into other states.
How many Hwy 55 locations exist, and where is the corporate center located?
Hwy 55 now has more than 100 restaurants, and its corporate center is located in Mount Olive, NC.
In which states is Hwy 55 located?
Hwy 55 has restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, and Ohio. Try the Location Finder to locate the restaurant closest to you.
Can I open a Hwy 55 franchise?
Yes. Following 20 years of service and food, Hwy 55 decided to share its concept with the world and now offers franchises across the Southeast. See the Franchise page for details.
What philosophy guides Hwy 55?
Hwy 55 rests on a servant-leadership philosophy, which has helped create more than 30 entrepreneurs — most of them starting out as minimum-wage employees.

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From its first restaurant in Goldsboro to more than 100 locations today, Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries has stayed true to the servant-leadership values it was built on. Whether you’re stopping in for a burger, a fresh shake, or a look at our history, there’s plenty to explore across the site.