A popular Hollywood restaurant known for its smashing smash burgers is getting ready to open two more locations in Glendale and Van Nuys.

Chris N’ Eddy’s plans to open a Glendale location in March and a Van Nuys location around May, co-owner Edgar “Eddy” Poghosyan told NBC Los Angeles on Friday.

Poghosyan said the Glendale eatery will be located at the old Burrito Bomba at 1360 E. Colorado Blvd. The third joint will be located at an old Menchie’s on the corner of Sherman Way and Van Nuys Boulevard, where a big sign stands announcing its upcoming debut.

Chris N’ Eddy’s small business journey

Chris N’ Eddy’s is co-owned by Poghosyan and his childhood friend, Chris Karimian, who’ve known each other since they were about 13 years old.

Poghosyan told NBCLA he came up with the idea for a burger business during the COVID-19 pandemic. When he tapped Karimian to join the venture, Karimian quickly moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

The friends started working on their burger recipe, tasting and perfecting burgers daily at home for about nine months until they had it just right.

They launched their pop-up in 2020. About nine months later, in 2021, the duo moved into their permanent Hollywood location at 5539 Sunset Blvd. and quickly made a name for themselves in the Southern California burger biz.

In addition to running their Hollywood restaurant, Poghosyan said Chris N’ Eddy’s pops up at about 100 music festivals every year, from Coachella to Warped Tour.

Angelenos know the brand well, and Poghosyan said spotting Chris N’ Eddy’s at festivals only adds to their festival experience.

Over the past six years, Poghosyan said he and Karimian have learned a ton about running their businesses and adjusting as needed. They’re more than ready to put in the work to make their spring 2026 expansion a success, he told NBCLA.

Poghosyan said he and Karimian come from very humble beginnings, and to now be in a situation where they can employee 80 people and run three restaurants is a huge blessing.

“I’m beyond grateful,” he added.

Poghosyan said many of their customers have been with them since their pop-up days and have formed real connections with them, their team, and their brand.

He said customers’ reactions to their expansion have been heartwarming. It’s not the expansion of a big chain; it’s a small business making its mark in LA.

“We’re two real people who they know,” he said. “We started working from a parking lot, working 18-hour days.”

Poghosyan said he believes customers have connected with Chris N’ Eddy’s because from Day One, the customer has been their top priority.

“From the day we started, to making $800 a night at the pop-up, our quality, service — all of that has only gotten better,” he explained. “At no point have we sacrificed any of that for our own personal gain. The customer is first, always.”

The menu at Chris N’ Eddy’s

The Chris N’ Eddy’s menu is simple: smash burgers with meat, cheese, on a toasted potato bun as the base and crinkle fries (aka “Chris-Cut” fries). Customers can also add toppings to their burgers like the signature Chris N’ Eddy sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, raw or grilled onions, pickles and extra cheese.

Poghosyan said their No. 1 seller is the double smash burger, either “Chris Style,” loaded with veggies, or “Eddy Style,” with grilled onions and signature sauce.

Poghosyan told NBCLA that the Glendale and Van Nuys locations will offer the same beloved menu as their original eatery because, in his words, “We’re not going to fix what’s not broken.”

He said they will bring the same high-quality food and service to the new locations, focusing on the values they’ve held close from the start — solid food, consistency and their overall good vibe.