When asked how they all manage to work together and get along, Havadjias states with a laugh,"a very strict father." Their mission was to “make it right, make it fast, make it friendly.” They adopted as their mantra the Greek word “Philoxenia,” which translates to “friend to the stranger.” It’s their way of making sure that every guest is treated with hospitality when they’re away from home. Each restaurant has a bell for customers to ring when they’ve experienced great service, food and friendship. The bell rings loudly and often. Today, Farmer Boys is a bustling restaurant chain with its headquarters in Riverside, California. With locations in Southern California, Central California, the Inland Empire and Las Vegas, Nevada, they’re poised to achieve their quest of conquering the entire west.
“We’re in a growth mode,” Havadjias said. “It’s been challenging with COVID, but somehow, someday things will get back to normal and it has not affected our growth plans. History has shown that when there’s a downturn in the economy, franchisees show up. We want to double the size of the company in five years. That’s our goal.” The bank assisted Farmers Boys and its franchises in applying for the Paycheck Protection Program, which resulted in financial assistance to help the company face the challenges of the pandemic. “Chris (Edmonds) from CB&T called me personally very early on in the process,” Havadjias said. “He said the bank was here to help us. That was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day indeed.” Thanks to their ever-expanding franchise operation, the Farmer Boys family of restaurants continues to grow. Havadjias and his brothers work together to expand their empire and build on its astounding success.
Farmer Boys is a client at CB&T.
FOUNDED in 1981, with a headquarter in Riverside, CA FAST FACTS
CELEBRATING 40 years of award-winning food and service
LOCATIONS 100+ across California and Nevada
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