# Farmer Boys

> Farmer Boys is a family-owned, farm-to-table fast casual chain out of Riverside, California, built around a flame-grilled burger, breakfast served all day, and produce bought from local farmers whenever it can. Started in 1981 by five Greek Cypriot brothers who grew up on a farm, it now runs more than 100 restaurants across California, Nevada and Arizona and is trying to turn a Southern California favorite into a regional brand without losing the thing that made it work.

- **Founded:** 1981
- **Headquarters:** Riverside, California, United States
- **Founders:** Havadjias Brothers (Co-founders (five brothers)), Mike Havadjias (Co-founder), Harry Havadjias (Co-founder), Chris Havadjias (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~1,300 employees
- **Products:** The Farmer's Burger, All-Day Breakfast, The Natural, Always Crispy Fries, Hand-Chopped Salads & Sides
- **Notable:** Grew from a single Perris, California restaurant in 1981 to more than 100 locations across three states, The Farmer's Burger has won repeated 'Best Burger' awards (KCBS-TV, MyFOXla Hotlist), Fries ranked among USA Today's Top 10 Fast Food Fries in 2023

## Products & services

- **The Farmer's Burger** — The chain's signature flame-grilled burger, made with 100% USDA pure beef; has won repeated 'Best Burger' awards.
- **All-Day Breakfast** — Cooked-to-order breakfast served all day, a core differentiator from typical burger chains.
- **The Natural** — A fresh, never-frozen burger made with beef raised without added hormones.
- **Always Crispy Fries** — Fresh-cut fries later ranked among USA Today's top 10 fast-food fries.
- **Hand-Chopped Salads & Sides** — Salads, fresh-cut onion rings and zucchini strips prepared daily.
- **Digital Ordering & Mobile App** — Online and app-based ordering, delivery and a customer loyalty/rewards program.
- **Franchising Program** — Franchise opportunities for qualified operators to develop restaurants in approved territories.
- **Catering & Community Fundraising** — Catering services and school/community fundraiser programs.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single Perris, California restaurant in 1981 to more than 100 locations across three states
- The Farmer's Burger has won repeated 'Best Burger' awards (KCBS-TV, MyFOXla Hotlist)
- Fries ranked among USA Today's Top 10 Fast Food Fries in 2023
- Named to Fast Casual magazine's Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2021
- Recognized with 50+ community awards over its history
- August 25 officially recognized as Farmer Boys Day

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Signed a 10-unit area development agreement to expand further in Arizona.
- **2025-09** — Opened a new restaurant in Ontario, California.
- **2024-05** — Elevated its executive leadership team, including a new Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Human Resources.
- **2024-04** — A Riverside location came under new ownership led by a founder's son, marking a second-generation milestone.

## Links

- Website: https://farmerboys.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/farmer-boys
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/FarmerBoys
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FarmerBoysFood
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmerboys/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmerBoysFood/

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Last updated: 2026-08-13