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Five Guys burger
Alexandria-based Five Guys is making a special offer — buy one burger, get a second burger free — to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Hamburger lovers have from now until the end of Thursday, March 12, 2026 to take advantage of the offer.
The business got its start in 1986, when Jerry and Janie Murrell presented a choice to their young sons: Go to college or start a business. The boys chose business, rolled up their sleeves and got to work, opening a small carry-out spot in Arlington.
As of early 2026, there are more than 1,900 Five Guys locations operating worldwide, with over 1,500 of those in the United States alone. The chain has grown from that first locally owned burger joint in 1986 in Arlington to a global brand, according to Five Guys' FAQs as of May 2025, with locations in 29 countries
Four decades later, Five Guys (named after the five Murrell sons) remains a family business with its headquarters in Alexandria. And while the company has grown beyond what anyone could have imagined, the commitment to quality hasn’t wavered.
HOW TO REDEEM
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Five Guys in Old Town Alexandria
Order online at FiveGuys.com or through the Five Guys app. Sign into your existing account or create a free one to redeem.
Purchase any burger at regular menu price and receive one (1) free burger of equal or lesser value, using the code FGAFTERPARTY. Limit of one redemption per reward code. Taxes may apply. Delivery or other fees may apply.
This offer began March 9 and is valid through Thursday, March 12, 2026, at participating Five Guys locations in the United States and Canada. This offer is not valid for in-store orders.
The company is calling this week's offer an "after party" after its first attempt to celebrate in February went awry due to an overwhelming response from consumers that they say they weren't prepared for; it led to staffers getting overwhelmed and the company made it right by compensating them with $1.5 million in bonuses.
