Zaks Diners
| Company type | Privately-owned |
|---|---|
| Genre | Restaurant chain |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Harvey Platt |
| Headquarters | Norwich, England |
| Owner | Chris Carr and Ian Hacon |
| Website | www |
Zaks Diners is a British restaurant chain of American-themed diners, founded as a takeaway business in 1976 by Harvey Platt. The chain is based in Norwich, England. They are the second-largest American-themed diner chain in the UK, behind OK Diner.
History[edit]
In May 1976, local musician and entrepreneur Harvey Platt felt that Norwich needed "a slice of America" and purchased an old café caravan, and began selling burgers wrapped in tin-oil and cooked to order.[1] In 1979, Zaks opened their first physical restaurant, also in Norwich.[citation needed]
In 1998, the chain was acquired by Blue Sky Leisure.[2]
In July 2013, the chain announced its plans to begin franchising locations.[3][4]
In January 2020, Chris Carr and Ian Hacon purchased the chain from Blue Sky Leisure.[5] Later in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the chain reverted to selling from caravans again whilst normal trading was suspended.[6][7]
In August 2022, the chain purchased the iconic Yankee Traveller in Great Yarmouth.[8]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "From caravan burgers to a Norwich institution: The rise of Zaks restaurant". Eastern Daily Press. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ restaurantonline.co.uk (21 April 2014). "American diner trend continues: Zaks announces first franchise". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ restaurantonline.co.uk (3 July 2013). "Norfolk restaurant chain Zaks plans 30 neighbourhood restaurants in five years". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "American diner brand Zaks to open fourth site". The Caterer. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Burger business Zaks returns to Great Yarmouth". Great Yarmouth Mercury. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Balls, Richard (16 November 2020). "Iconic Norfolk brand Zaks to return to its roots". New Anglia. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "'Taking Zaks to the people': Legendary diner launches touring food van". Yahoo News. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Burger business Zaks returns to Great Yarmouth". Great Yarmouth Mercury. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2024.