Johnny Rockets

In addition to malls, strip centers and street fronts, Johnny Rockets restaurants can also be found in airports, aquariums, casinos, amusement parks, military bases, cruise ships, sports arenas and seaports. Notable locations include highly visible and popular destinations, including Ocean Drive, in Miami's South Beach; 3rd Street Promenade, in Santa Monica; South Street Seaport, in New York; and Universal CityWalk, in Los Angeles.

Each year, Johnny Rockets serves 17 million Hamburgers, 11.3 million soda pops, 8.3 million Shakes and Malts, 8 million pounds of Fries, 2.1 million orders of Onion Rings and 815,000 gallons of ice cream.

Johnny Rockets is owned by Redzone Capital, which was founded by Dan Snyder. He also owns the Washington Redskins NFL team.

History

T Ronn Teitelbaum, an award-winning men's fashion retailer, launched the first Johnny Rockets on June 6, 1986, on Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles, CA. He founded the concept on the belief that everyone deserves a place where they can escape from today's complicated world and experience the uncomplicated goodness of classic Americana. The name originated by combining the timeless Johnny Appleseed story with the classic Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Together, they embody the concept of classic Americana and the promise of the future.

The company was acquired by RedZone Capital Fund II, an investment fund led by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, in 2007.