Bob's Big Boy

BOB'S BIG BOY

Fast Food Restaurant, 4211 W Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505

In 1936, Bob Wian sold his car for $300 and bought a ten-stool lunch stand called "The Pantry." He then changed the name to "Bob's Pantry."

One late night, a regular customer asked for something "different." Bob split the bun twice through the middle, creating a middle bun, added two burger patties and the rest is history. The "Double-Deck Hamburger" was invented.

But the name came from a chubby 6-year-old doing odd jobs at the time by the name of Richard Woodruff. One day Bob forgot his name and called out "Hey, Big Boy." Something clicked and a name was born: Bob's Big Boy.

In the 1950s, Bob's Big Boy, a popular restaurant chain, featured billboards showcasing its iconic mascot, the "Big Boy" character. These billboards, often found along highways, depicted the Big Boy character holding a large hamburger. The design and style of the billboards were characteristic of the Googie architecture and roadside culture of the era.