Five Guys confirms date of restaurant opening after delays

U.S.-based burger chain Five Guys is set to open its first restaurant in Prague on Dec. 8, located in the Máj shopping center on Národní třída. The 250-square-meter outlet will have seating for up to 600 guests and will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The opening follows multiple delays. The chain initially planned to launch in summer 2024, with subsequent postponements to autumn 2024 and spring 2025. Renovation work at the Máj shopping center and the implementation of Five Guys’ operational standards were cited as reasons for the delays.

The restaurant will offer online ordering through the Five Guys app, according to its Czechia-based website, which also offers job listings.

The entry into Prague is part of a broader wave of U.S. fast-food expansion in the Czech market. Popeyes opened a location on Wenceslas Square in 2023, while Domino’s Pizza has faced store closures following its recent market entry. Earlier this year, the U.S. Embassy reported that Wendy’s, Olive Garden, and Dave’s Hot Chicken are seeking franchise partners in the country.

Founded in 1986 in Arlington, Virginia, Five Guys now operates more than 1,950 locations worldwide. The company’s expansion into Czechia reflects its strategy of growing in European urban centers with high tourist traffic.