George Webb

Specialties

Through the years George Webb has changed from a simple lunch counter operation to a full-​service family restaurant, offering made-​to-​order favorites such as breakfast fare, hamburgers, sandwiches, soups, George Webb’s famous chili and our Premium Blend coffee. A large part of the company’s success is credited to our franchise owners, a dedicated group of operators who currently own and operate 80% of the restaurants. These folks continue to entertain the spirit of our founder, George Webb, and his values about the importance of C.Q.C. — courtesy, quality and cleanliness.

History

Established in 1948.

There really was a George Webb! In May of 1948, George opened his first hamburger parlor on the corner of Ogden and Van Buren Streets, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It all started as a family business, with George, his wife Evelyn and their three sons; Jim, Tom and Bob all working in the restaurant. George Webb’s legendary tom-​foolery and gimmicks have entertained diners for years. To get around a city ordinance that banned establishments from being open 24 hours a day, he announced that «George Webb Restaurants are open 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, seven days a week and on Sundays» In 1953, Jim Webb became the first franchise owner, when George Webb suggested to his son that he take over one of the restaurants. Not long after, in 1957, Milwaukee lost an incredible entrepreneur when George Webb passed away. His son Jim took over the company and served as president during a strong growth period from the 1960’s through the early 1980’s.

Meet the Business Owner

Phil A.

Business Owner

In 1985, Jim sold the chain to Dave Stamm. Dave was a franchisee with the company and had over 30 years experience with the organization. Under Dave’s leadership, the company continued its strong growth.

In 2005, after 20 years at the helm, Dave made the decision to sell the organization. It is now being run by Phil Anderson who had built one of the nation’s most successful rubber seal distributorships from the ground up. Phil is excited to be a part of a Wisconsin legend and has surrounded himself with strong management team made up of seasoned George Webb veterans and leaders from other successful restaurant franchises. Together, Phil and his team strive to preserve the history of the storied chain and continue to offer guests a comfortable place for great food at a fair price.