Chris N' Eddy's Expanding Smash Burger Restaurants to Glendale and Van Nuys

The popular Hollywood burger spot will open two new locations in Los Angeles County this spring.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Chris N' Eddy's, a Hollywood restaurant known for its smash burgers, is expanding with new locations in Glendale and Van Nuys. The co-owners, Edgar 'Eddy' Poghosyan and Chris Karimian, started the business as a pop-up during the COVID-19 pandemic and opened their first permanent location in Hollywood in 2021. The new Glendale restaurant will open in March, while the Van Nuys location is slated to debut around May.

Why it matters

The expansion of Chris N' Eddy's, a small, locally-owned business, demonstrates the resilience and growth potential of independent restaurants in the Los Angeles area, even during challenging times like the pandemic. The new locations will bring the brand's signature smash burgers and customer-focused approach to additional neighborhoods.

The details

The Glendale location will open at the former Burrito Bomba site at 1360 E. Colorado Blvd., while the Van Nuys restaurant will take over an old Menchie's spot at the corner of Sherman Way and Van Nuys Boulevard. Poghosyan said the new locations will offer the same menu as the original Hollywood restaurant, focusing on high-quality food, consistency, and the brand's welcoming atmosphere.

  • Chris N' Eddy's plans to open the Glendale location in March 2026.
  • The Van Nuys location is expected to open around May 2026.

The players

Edgar 'Eddy' Poghosyan

Co-owner of Chris N' Eddy's, who came up with the idea for the burger business during the COVID-19 pandemic and partnered with his childhood friend, Chris Karimian, to launch the brand.

Chris Karimian

Co-owner of Chris N' Eddy's, who moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles to join Poghosyan in the burger venture.

Chris N' Eddy's

A small, locally-owned restaurant in Hollywood known for its smash burgers, which is now expanding to Glendale and Van Nuys.

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What they’re saying

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

— Edgar 'Eddy' Poghosyan, Co-owner, Chris N' Eddy's (NBC Los Angeles)

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

— Edgar 'Eddy' Poghosyan, Co-owner, Chris N' Eddy's (NBC Los Angeles)

What’s next

The new Glendale and Van Nuys locations of Chris N' Eddy's are expected to open in March and May 2026, respectively, bringing the brand's popular smash burgers to additional neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

The takeaway

The expansion of Chris N' Eddy's, a small, locally-owned business, demonstrates the resilience and growth potential of independent restaurants in the Los Angeles area, even during challenging times like the pandemic. The new locations will bring the brand's customer-focused approach and high-quality food to more Angelenos.