What Grill Does Five Guys Use to Cook Burgers?

Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened its first restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, in 1986. The chain is known for its fresh ingredients and generous portions, emphasizing quickly made burgers and hand-cut fries. To cook its burgers, Five Guys uses flat-top griddles custom built by MagiKitch'n. These chain-specific griddles support the restaurant's production method, in which raw patties are cooked to on a flat surface.

How Five Guys Griddles Work

A flat-top griddle uses burners to heat up a solid metal plate, cooking food directly on the surface. The cooking top is made of Tl Armor Plate Grade steel, the densest and hardest steel used in the foodservice industry. This steel conducts heat quickly and evenly across its entire surface. Depending on the model, griddles use multiple natural gas or propane burners for even heat distribution or electric heating elements for efficient energy transfer.

MagiKitch'n griddles feature a 1-inch-thick polished plate. For natural gas and propane models, burners are positioned beneath the plate in 6-inch increments. Thermostatic controls in gas or electric units regulate separate sections of the cooking surface using temperature probes embedded in the plate that respond to surface-temperature changes as food is added or removed from the grill.

The Benefits of MagiKitch'n Griddles

MagiKitch'n griddles are designed for consistent cooking. Features vary by model and configuration, though standard units provide several operational advantages:

• Independent Heating Sections: Separate burners and thermostatic controls divide the plate into zones, helping staff manage production across different griddle sections
• Grease Collection: Select models include a wide front grease trough, welded chute, and removable 3.75-gallon grease box to collect food particles and rendered fat during service
• Durable Construction: Reinforced surface, sides, and burners made of Tl Armor Plate Grade steel support repeated heating, cleaning, and heavy commercial use
• Custom Configurations: MagiKitch'n offers options for controls, plate finishes, shelves, stands, pan cutouts, and grease-trough placement, helping chains adapt equipment to established kitchen layouts

How MagiKitch'n Griddles Can Improve Your Commercial Kitchen

MagiKitch'n griddles are designed for performance, durability, and customization, making them a strong fit for restaurants, fast-food operations, and food trucks needing consistent, efficient cooking. They're available in widths ranging from 24 to 60 inches, with chrome-finished griddle plates that conduct heat evenly and can save as much as 30 percent in energy use compared to standard finishes. The open, counter-height surface gives employees room to organize batches, monitor food visually, and move finished items directly into the assembly process.

Before selecting a unit, look at utility availability, ventilation requirements, temperature controls, grease capacity, and cleaning access. Just because a griddle can match the output a kitchen requires doesn't necessarily mean it's the right fit.

MagiKitch'n produces MKG gas griddles and MKE electric griddles, so confirm installation requirements with qualified professionals before purchasing either type.

KaTom's guide on the cooking equipment needed to start a burger joint provides additional planning guidance based on workflow and available space.

Find Griddles at KaTom for Cooking Burgers

KaTom offers MagiKitch'n commercial griddles similar to Five Guys flat-top grills for burgers. Compare cooking widths, gas and electric configurations, thermostat types, plate options, heat output, and grease-management features to find the right model for your kitchen.

For more help choosing the right griddle for your operation, check out KaTom's guide on Choosing the Right Commercial Griddle.