Sep. 23, 2010 at 9:10 a.m.
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Food,
Restaurants
By Emily Bryson York
Johnny Rockets, the 1950s diner-themed hamburger chain, which has opened a combined restaurant with the Halsted Street Deli on the corner State and Lake Streets in the Loop, will celebrate its grand opening today.
Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. the restaurant will be passing out samples of the chain’s classic hamburgers, wings and shakes. Every 15 minutes, guests can also participate in a raffle to win coupons, for a free shake with purchase a hamburger, and Johnny Rockets gift cards. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Get the full story »
July 19, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
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Food,
Franchises,
Restaurants
By Becky Yerak
Johnny Rockets, a restaurant chain whose theme is inspired by the diners of the 1950s, has returned to downtown Chicago with two express locations that share space with Halsted Street Deli.
A new franchised Johnny Rockets will hold its grand opening Friday at 177 N. State St., in space it shares with Halsted Street Deli. Another shared location opened around Memorial Day weekend at 30 N. LaSalle. Get the full story »