Big Boy Burger Coin Bank

Big Boy Restaurant was founded in 1936 when Bob Wian sold his car to purchase a small hamburger stand in Glendale, California, originally named Bob’s Pantry. Shortly after, Wian crafted the now-iconic double-decker burger, slicing a bun into three parts and using two beef patties, which became known as the “Big Boy.” The burger’s popularity led to the restaurant being renamed Bob’s Big Boy, and the friendly Big Boy mascot—based on a local child—was introduced soon after. Through the 1940s and 1950s, the brand expanded nationally through franchising, with each franchisee adding their name before “Big Boy.” At its height, Big Boy became a symbol of American casual dining and fast food, with its most famous locations now historic landmarks in California. 

Size: H23×W11.8cm
Country of manufacture: China
Material / component: soft vinyl mascot figure
Year of manufacture: 2025

Big Boy Restaurant的歷史始於1936年，由Bob Wian在美國加州格倫代爾創立。他購買了一個名為Bob’s Pantry的小型漢堡攤。創造了標誌性的雙層漢堡，將麵包切成三片，加入兩片牛肉，命名為Big Boy。這款漢堡迅速受到歡迎，促使餐廳更名為Bob’s Big Boy。

不久後，餐廳以一位當地男孩的形象設計了「大男孩」吉祥物，一個穿著紅白格子背帶褲、手持漢堡的友好卡通形象，成為品牌標誌。

在1940年代和1950年代，大男孩通過特許經營模式迅速擴張，遍布美國各地。加盟商通常在「大男孩」前加上自己的名字，例如「Frisch’s Big Boy」或「Elias Brothers Big Boy」。這一時期，大男孩成為美國休閒餐飲和快餐文化的代表。

在其鼎盛時期，Big Boy Restaurant以其經典的美式菜單（漢堡、奶昔、薯條等）和懷舊的用餐環境聞名，成為美國流行文化的象徵。一些位於加州的餐廳，如伯班克（Burbank）的分店，因其復古設計和歷史意義被列為歷史地標。