Our Story Proudly Serving All-American Food For Over 70 Years Shoney’s is Today’s All-American Kitchen. We’ve grown a lot since our first location opened doors in 1947. Today, Americans can find Shoney’s restaurants in 17 states. Our warm, welcoming environment keeps generations coming back for another serving. OUR CORE VALUES OUR HISTORY JOIN OUR TEAM Our Core Values Generations have come to know Shoney’s as an American favorite for family dining. That’s because our guests can count on us for quality, delicious food and warm friendly service, every visit. This consistency to high standards is only possible through a culture of core values instilled in our people. Fresh Food. Family First. Community Focused. It’s as simple as that. We not only believe in these, we live them. Freshly Prepared At Shoney’s, we value fresh quality over fast and fancy. It’s why our food is always so delicious and a great value to our guests. Family First We’ve always been a family dining establishment. A place where guests come first. Here you’ll find warm, friendly Southern hospitality, with a twist, to delight and bring smiles each visit. Community Focused Shoney’s is a great spot for neighbors to meet & connect. We also believe in serving our communities. That’s why we actively support local programs providing scholarships, career guidance, support for local police and much more. Our History Starting from humble beginnings. ‹ › 1947: A Franchise is Born In 1947, the first Shoney’s drive-in restaurant was opened in Charleston, West Virginia. Five years later, the name was changed to Big Boy Restaurants – only to be renamed three years later to what is now known as Shoney’s. Join Our Team We take great pride in our Shoney's team. Work at Shoney's Our employees are the life blood of Shoney’s. Find out how you can rise the career ladder here! EXPLORE CAREERS Franchising with Shoney's Love our food and business? Now is the time to explore adding your own Shoney’s location to your portfolio! BECOME A FRANCHISEE Menu About Franchising Catering Rewards Locations Careers 5k Fun Run & Festival Contact Us Order Now Privacy Terms of Use Accessibility Sitemap © 2021 Shoney’s North America, LLC