The new fast-food eatery – which took over the former Frankie and Benny's site at Deepdale Retail Park – opened its doors the first time on Monday (October 3).
We sent a photographer to Lancashire’s first-ever Five Guys restaurant to see what the hype was about.
These were the scenes:
1. Five Guys opens in Preston
Five Guys opened its first-ever Lancashire restaurant at Deepdale Retail Park on Monday, October 3. Photo: Neil Cross
2. Five Guys opens in Preston
News of a Five Guys opening in Preston emerged in February when the American burger chain began advertising jobs for a new restaurant in the city. Photo: Neil Cross
3. Five Guys opens in Preston
After months of waiting, residents were finally able to get their hands on the renowned burgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes Photo: Neil Cross
4. Five Guys opens in Preston
Five Guys originated in Virginia in the US in 1986 and now has more than 1,000 venues worldwide – including 113 and counting in the UK. Photo: Neil Cross