Chris N\u2019 Eddy\u2019s<\/a> is co-owned by Poghosyan and his childhood friend, Chris Karimian, who\u2019ve known each other since they were about 13 years old.<\/p>\nPoghosyan 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In addition to running their Hollywood restaurant, Poghosyan said Chris N\u2019 Eddy\u2019s pops up at about 100 music festivals every year, from Coachella to Warped Tour.<\/p>\n
Angelenos know the brand well, and Poghosyan said spotting Chris N\u2019 Eddy\u2019s at festivals only adds to their festival experience.<\/p>\n
Over the past six years, Poghosyan said he and Karimian have learned a ton about running their businesses and adjusting as needed. They\u2019re more than ready to put in the work to make their spring 2026 expansion a success, he told NBCLA.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m beyond grateful,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
He said customers\u2019 reactions to their expansion have been heartwarming. It\u2019s not the expansion of a big chain; it\u2019s a small business making its mark in LA.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re two real people who they know,\u201d he said. \u201cWe started working from a parking lot, working 18-hour days.\u201d<\/p>\n
Poghosyan said he believes customers have connected with Chris N\u2019 Eddy\u2019s because from Day One, the customer has been their top priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the day we started, to making $800 a night at the pop-up, our quality, service \u2014 all of that has only gotten better,\u201d he explained. \u201cAt no point have we sacrificed any of that for our own personal gain. The customer is first, always.\u201d<\/p>\n
The menu at Chris N\u2019 Eddy\u2019s<\/p>\n
The Chris N\u2019 Eddy\u2019s menu<\/a> is simple: smash burgers with meat, cheese, on a toasted potato bun as the base and crinkle fries (aka \u201cChris-Cut\u201d fries). Customers can also add toppings to their burgers like the signature Chris N\u2019 Eddy sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, raw or grilled onions, pickles and extra cheese.<\/p>\nPoghosyan said their No. 1 seller is the double smash burger, either \u201cChris Style,\u201d loaded with veggies, or \u201cEddy Style,\u201d with grilled onions and signature sauce.<\/p>\n
Poghosyan told NBCLA that the Glendale and Van Nuys locations will offer the same beloved menu as their original eatery because, in his words, \u201cWe\u2019re not going to fix what\u2019s not broken.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said they will bring the same high-quality food and service to the new locations, focusing on the values they\u2019ve held close from the start \u2014 solid food, consistency and their overall good vibe.<\/p>\n
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