Five Guys Burgers and Fries is planning to open a restaurant in December in Miller Hill Mall.
The 2,300-square-foot restaurant will serve a basic menu of burgers, fries, hot dogs, grilled cheese and soda, but the point of differentiation is its 15 different options for fixings.
"We are a fast-casual restaurant that does not serve premade food," said Molly Catalano, a Five Guys spokeswoman. "We focus on freshness and quality. We are not upscale, but we have quality service in a no-frills way."
Five Guys began near Washington, D.C., in 1986 and has expanded to more than 470 locations in 36 states, adding about 15 to 20 new restaurants a week. Five Guys currently has Minnesota restaurants in St. Cloud and Edina, with plans to expand to Maple Grove within the year.
