Five Guys Europe
Ivo Eglitis has extensive experience in the food and hospitality industry, having served in various managerial roles at Five Guys Europe since October 2018, progressing from Assistant General Manager to Deputy General Manager and currently General Manager. Prior to this, Ivo held the position of General Manager at Zing Zing for a brief period in 2018 and worked as Kitchen Manager at itsu from September 2011 to June 2018. Earlier professional experience includes a role in the Military Public Affairs Department at the Ministry of Defence of Latvia from May 2009 to September 2011 and service in the National Armed Forces of Latvia from November 2004 to May 2009.
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Five Guys Europe
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Five Guys has been a Washington, DC area favorite since 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell offered sage advice to the four young Murrell brothers: "Start a business or go to college". The business route won and the Murrell family opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington, Virginia. Under the guidance of Jerry and Janie, the Murrell family served only hand-formed burgers cooked to perfection on a grill along with fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. The little burger joint quickly developed a cult-like following. Press paid attention. Customers voted the burger "#1" in the metro area. During the 1980's and 1990's the Murrell family perfected their simple system. Five Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their business. Four more restaurants with sit-down seating were added to accommodate the growing clientele. Early in 2003 Jerry and Janie, together with the five "guys" began offering franchise opportunities. In just under 18 months, Five Guys Enterprises sold options for over 300 units. The overwhelming success of franchising a local restaurant made national news with articles in trade publications such as Nation's Restaurant News, Restaurant Business Magazine, and the Franchise Times. Now, over 20 years after Five Guys first opened, there are over 1,000 locations nationwide and over 1,500 units in development. Five Guys continues to receive media attention and has grown a cult-like following around the world.