My father , David , and I were very close ,” begins Alan Bubbus , Founder of David ’ s Burgers . “ It ’ s been a real journey .” You might have noticed the Arkansasbased chain of burger joints that Alan started proudly bears the name of his father , and it ’ s no coincidence . As our conversation makes clear , family comes first – but right behind it comes high-quality burgers served up with a smile .
So the story goes , Alan ’ s father was always close to the restaurant business . For years , he either operated or helped other members of the Bubbus clan operate food establishments . “ He ’ d always be on hand to help out ,” recalls Alan . “ In fact , he was so family-oriented that sometimes it was at his own expense .”
David and his nephew eventually opened their own place . It was called CJ ’ s Burgers . People loved it , and though he was certainly a fan , Alan could only watch it grow from the sidelines .
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