Demolition has already started on Johnny Rockets and Key West Grill. These two Broadway at the Beach venues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are well known by tourists visiting the area.
A Facebook post by Allen’s Demolition states: Work is officially underway at Broadway at the Beach as we say our heartfelt goodbyes to Johnny Rockets and Key West Grill, Myrtle Beach. These iconic spots have been a part of so many memories, and it’s an honor for Allen’s Demolition, LLC to be part of the next chapter.
As we clear the way, we’re reminded that every ending is a new beginning. Stay tuned—exciting things are on the horizon!
Johnny Rockets, Key West Grill and Liberty Brewery close at Broadway at the Beach. Guru’s Foundation owns stock.
While the Johnny Rockets Myrtle Beach location is closing, the chain is an international brand.
- Founding: Johnny Rockets was founded in 1986 on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
- Number of locations: Johnny Rockets has over 275 locations in more than 25 countries.
- Menu: Johnny Rockets serves certified Angus beef burgers, unlimited french fries, and hand spun milkshakes.
- Owner: FAT Brands Inc. owns Johnny Rockets. FAT Brands also owns other restaurant brands, including Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, and Great American Cookies.
- Atmosphere: Johnny Rockets has a ’50s diner setting.
- Fun facts: Johnny Rockets serves 17 million hamburgers, 8 million shakes, 8 million pounds of fries, 2 million orders of onion rings, and 815,000 gallons of ice cream every year.
Key West Grille
After 25 years in operation at Broadway at the Beach, Key West Grill is also closing, according to Jay Rodriguez, spokesperson for Broadway at the Beach. Like Johnny Rockets, Key West Grill will also be demolished.
Like Johnny Rockets and Key West Grill, another venue at Broadway at the Beach has closed. The closure of Liberty Brewery and Grill was announced last month. Liberty Tap Room and Grill, situated off 76th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, will merge with it.
Liberty Brewery and Grill is hosting a two-day celebration at Broadway at the Beach to honor its 25th anniversary. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, January 24th and 25th.
In our Myrtle Beach, The Brand Series, we explained the origins of Burroughs and Chapins, who own Broadway at the Beach. We also highlighted socialite, Elizabeth Chapin Patterson, who consecrated the town of Myrtle Beach to Guru Meher Baba in the late 1940’s.
Founder’s daughter leaves B&C stock to Guru who said he was God
The Meher Baba foundation is a principle shareholder in Burroughs and Chapin and owns considerable Myrtle Beach downtown buildings. Net profits from operations are paid to the foundation each time a dividend is paid by Burroughs and Chapin.
Meher Baba (born Merwan Sheriar Irani; 25 February [O.S. 17 February] 1894, died on January 31, 1969) was an Indian spiritual master who said he was the Avatar, or God in human form, of the age. He also stated he was and is Jesus Christ.
The Myrtle Beach town founder’s daughter, Patterson, consecrated the city to Meher Baba in the early 1950’s. Upon her death, she left her shares of Burroughs and Chapin stock to the Guru’s foundation.
Local News Via - MyrtleBeachSC.com
