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Good Times Restaurants
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Good Times Restaurants Inc.
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1987
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLakewood, United States
HQ citystring
Lakewood
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
quick-service restaurants, frozen custard desserts, burger restaurant chain, drive-thru dining, casual dining restaurants
Industry1 code
1Burger QSR
CodeTHAFAAAAPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Limited-Service Restaurants722513
  • Full-Service Restaurants722511
SIC code2 codes
  • Retail-Eating Places5812
  • Retail-Eating & Drinking Places5810
Product category
Quick-Service Restaurants
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Restaurant Food Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Direct-to-consumer restaurant sales through dine-in, drive-thru, delivery, and pickup orders at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar locations.

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2Restaurant Food Sales - Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
TypeOne Time License
Description

Full-service burger restaurant sales through 38 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar locations, primarily in Colorado.

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Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1GT Rewards membership program
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

GT Rewards program offering free food promotions and rewards. Mobile app available on iOS and Android for ordering and rewards.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Description

An upscale burger bar concept with 38 locations, known for gourmet burger offerings.

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Core offering1 text field

Good Times Restaurants operates two complementary burger-focused restaurant brands: Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, an all-natural quick-service concept featuring drive-thru service, and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, an upscale casual dining concept. The company operates approximately 68 company-owned restaurants across Colorado and Wyoming, serving all-natural Angus beef burgers, antibiotic and hormone-free proteins, signature frozen custard, and related menu items through dine-in, drive-thru, pickup, and delivery channels.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • 95% of managers promoted from within; managers average 14 years tenure
Product overview1 text field

Good Times Restaurants Inc. operates as a publicly traded restaurant company with two distinct sub-brands: Bad Daddy's Burger Bar (an upscale casual burger concept with 38 locations) and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard (an all-natural fast food concept with 30 locations). The Good Times brand is the primary consumer-facing product, offering all-natural Angus beef burgers never frozen, antibiotic-free chicken with no added hormones, small-batch frozen custard made throughout the day, authentic Hatch Valley green chile breakfast burritos, and signature Wild Fries with Dippin' Sauce. Both concepts operate primarily in Colorado, with the first Good Times location opening in Boulder in 1987. The company generates approximately $141.6 million in annual revenue.

Product and service2 records
1Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
CategoryQuick-Service Restaurant
2Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
CategoryCasual Dining Restaurant
Scale indicator6 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local Colorado animal shelter nonprofit partnership. For each Pawbender purchase (frozen custard treat for dogs), a portion of sales goes toward supporting Humane Colorado animal shelter.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Better-burger fast-casual chain with a comparable menu structure (smashed burgers, chicken sandwiches, signature sides) targeting similar consumers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public burger-focused QSR/fast-casual chain with a 'better ingredients' positioning and premium frozen custard shakes. Directly comparable to Good Times on core product (burgers, custard) and quality-ingredient narrative.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established American burger QSR/franchise brand. Comparable as a legacy burger chain operating in the QSR burger segment alongside Good Times.

TypeRegional player
Description

Regional burger QSR with strong local brand loyalty in the southern U.S. Comparable in being a multi-decade, regionally dominant burger chain with quality-focused positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Public casual-dining chain specializing in gourmet burgers. Most directly comparable to Good Times' Bad Daddy's brand on occasion and check size.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Public multi-concept fast-casual/restaurant operator with a strong regional brand following. Comparable growth and brand-equity trajectory for a regional player expanding nationally.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Burger-centric QSR with a similar customization, fresh-ingredient positioning. Competes for the same better-burger consumer occasions.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Midwest-based QSR chain known for ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard. Closest direct competitor combining burgers with frozen custard as core menu pillars.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Regional QSR chain combining steakburgers with frozen custard — a near-exact product analog to Good Times' burger-plus-custard concept.

TypeRegional player
Description

Iconic regional burger chain with strong brand loyalty and quality positioning. While geographically separated (West Coast), it represents the benchmark for regionally dominant burger brands Good Times aspires to emulate.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Good Times Restaurants

Quick-Service Restaurantsgoodtimesburgers.com

Good Times Restaurants firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Good Times Restaurants
Legal name
Good Times Restaurants Inc.
Website
https://goodtimesburgers.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1987
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Good Times Restaurants industry classification

Industry
Product category
Quick-Service Restaurants
NAICS
Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)
SIC
Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
akta.pro primary industry
Burger QSR (THAFAAAA)

Keywords

  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Frozen custard desserts
  • Burger restaurant chain
  • Drive-thru dining
  • Casual dining restaurants

Where Good Times Restaurants is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Lakewood
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Good Times Restaurants business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Restaurant Food Sales: Direct-to-consumer restaurant sales through dine-in, drive-thru, delivery, and pickup orders at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar locations.
  2. Restaurant Food Sales - Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: Full-service burger restaurant sales through 38 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar locations, primarily in Colorado.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMonthlyGT Rewards membership program

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Good Times Restaurants product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Good Times Restaurants operates two complementary burger-focused restaurant brands: Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, an all-natural quick-service concept featuring drive-thru service, and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, an upscale casual dining concept. The company operates approximately 68 company-owned restaurants across Colorado and Wyoming, serving all-natural Angus beef burgers, antibiotic and hormone-free proteins, signature frozen custard, and related menu items through dine-in, drive-thru, pickup, and delivery channels.

Product overview

Good Times Restaurants Inc. operates as a publicly traded restaurant company with two distinct sub-brands: Bad Daddy's Burger Bar (an upscale casual burger concept with 38 locations) and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard (an all-natural fast food concept with 30 locations). The Good Times brand is the primary consumer-facing product, offering all-natural Angus beef burgers never frozen, antibiotic-free chicken with no added hormones, small-batch frozen custard made throughout the day, authentic Hatch Valley green chile breakfast burritos, and signature Wild Fries with Dippin' Sauce. Both concepts operate primarily in Colorado, with the first Good Times location opening in Boulder in 1987. The company generates approximately $141.6 million in annual revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: An upscale burger bar concept with 38 locations, known for gourmet burger offerings.

Products and services

  • Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
  • Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Quantifiable outcome

  • 95% of managers promoted from within; managers average 14 years tenure

Companies that use Good Times Restaurants

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Good Times Restaurants technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Good Times Restaurants partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Humane ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Colorado animal shelter nonprofit partnership. For each Pawbender purchase (frozen custard treat for dogs), a portion of sales goes toward supporting Humane Colorado animal shelter.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Good Times Restaurants competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Smashburger: Better-burger fast-casual chain with a comparable menu structure (smashed burgers, chicken sandwiches, signature sides) targeting similar consumers.
  • Shake Shack: Public burger-focused QSR/fast-casual chain with a 'better ingredients' positioning and premium frozen custard shakes. Directly comparable to Good Times on core product (burgers, custard) and quality-ingredient narrative.
  • Five Guys: Burger-centric QSR with a similar customization, fresh-ingredient positioning. Competes for the same better-burger consumer occasions.
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Regional QSR chain combining steakburgers with frozen custard — a near-exact product analog to Good Times' burger-plus-custard concept.

Broad incumbents

  • A&W Restaurants: Established American burger QSR/franchise brand. Comparable as a legacy burger chain operating in the QSR burger segment alongside Good Times.
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews: Public casual-dining chain specializing in gourmet burgers. Most directly comparable to Good Times' Bad Daddy's brand on occasion and check size.
  • Portillo's: Public multi-concept fast-casual/restaurant operator with a strong regional brand following. Comparable growth and brand-equity trajectory for a regional player expanding nationally.
  • Culver's: Midwest-based QSR chain known for ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard. Closest direct competitor combining burgers with frozen custard as core menu pillars.

Regional players

  • Whataburger: Regional burger QSR with strong local brand loyalty in the southern U.S. Comparable in being a multi-decade, regionally dominant burger chain with quality-focused positioning.
  • In-N-Out Burger: Iconic regional burger chain with strong brand loyalty and quality positioning. While geographically separated (West Coast), it represents the benchmark for regionally dominant burger brands Good Times aspires to emulate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Good Times Restaurants social profiles

Digital presence

Good Times Restaurants financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Good Times Restaurants leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Good Times Restaurants subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Good Times Restaurants funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Good Times Restaurants M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Good Times Restaurants

What does Good Times Restaurants do?

Good Times Restaurants operates two complementary burger-focused restaurant brands: Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, an all-natural quick-service concept featuring drive-thru service, and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, an upscale casual dining concept. The company operates approximately 68 company-owned restaurants across Colorado and Wyoming, serving all-natural Angus beef burgers, antibiotic and hormone-free proteins, signature frozen custard, and related menu items through dine-in, drive-thru, pickup, and delivery channels.

Is Good Times Restaurants a public or private company?

Good Times Restaurants is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Good Times Restaurants founded?

Good Times Restaurants was founded in 1987. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Good Times Restaurants based?

Good Times Restaurants is headquartered in Lakewood, United States, in the North America region.

How does Good Times Restaurants make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Restaurant Food Sales are the primary driver. The others are restaurant Food Sales - Bad Daddy's Burger Bar.

Who are Good Times Restaurants's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Smashburger, Shake Shack, Five Guys and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Broad incumbents are A&W Restaurants, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Portillo's and Culver's. Regional players are Whataburger and In-N-Out Burger.

Does Good Times Restaurants have an API?

No public API is recorded for Good Times Restaurants.

What industry is Good Times Restaurants in?

Good Times Restaurants's product category is Quick-Service Restaurants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAAAA, Burger QSR. Its NAICS code is 722513 and its SIC code is 5812.

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American Banking and Market NewsReviewing Good Times Restaurants (NASDAQ:GTIM) and Carnival (NYSE:CCL)Carnival Corp. outperforms Good Times Restaurants on 14 of 15 factors, including higher revenue, earnings, and institutional ownership. Carnival's consensus price target of $34.14 implies a 32.15% upside, while Good Times trades at a lower P/E ratio. Carnival's beta of 2.38 indicates higher volatility than Good Times' 0.6.American Banking and Market NewsGood Times Restaurants (NASDAQ:GTIM) Stock Price Breaks Above 200 Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?Good Times Restaurants shares traded above its 200-day moving average on Wednesday, with Weiss Ratings raising the stock to a sell (d+) rating. The company reported Q2 EPS of $0.18, beating estimates of -$0.04, and revenue of $35.17 million. Institutional investor Gainline Financial Partners bought a new position.QsrmagazineGood Times Adds Cold Brew Coffee to MenuGood Times Burgers & Frozen Custard is launching Cold Brew Coffee on Oct. 1, offering a free 16 oz cup from Oct. 1-9. The drink comes in Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Mocha flavors, priced at $3.99 for 16 oz and $4.89 for 20 oz.YahooGood Times Adds Cold Brew Coffee to MenuGood Times Burgers & Frozen Custard in Colorado is launching cold brew coffee on October 1, offering a free 16 oz cold brew to in-person guests from October 1 to 9. The drink comes in three flavors—Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Mocha—and two sizes, priced at $3.99 and $4.89.Markets DailyGood Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:GTIM) Short Interest Down 67.0% in AugustGood Times Restaurants reported short interest of 12,192 shares on August 14th, a 67.0% drop from 36,988 shares on July 30th, representing 0.2% of shares sold short. The stock traded flat at $1.50 on Friday, while Bridgeway Capital Management raised its stake by 4.8% to 153,813 shares.YahooGood Times Restaurants Stock Gains Post Q3 Earnings, Sales Decline Y/YGood Times Restaurants Inc. reported a 5% year-over-year decline in third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues to $35.2 million, despite net income rising 28.2% to $1.9 million and diluted EPS increasing to $0.18. The company reduced its total restaurant count from 66 to 61 locations during the quarter, while management highlighted improving trends at the Good Times brand following new promotions.TradingViewGood Times Restaurants Stock Gains Post Q3 Earnings, Sales Decline Y/YGood Times Restaurants Inc. reported a 5% year-over-year decline in Q3 fiscal 2026 revenues to $35.2 million, yet net income rose 28.2% to $1.9 million driven by improved margins and cost efficiencies. The company's Bad Daddy's brand saw sales drop 6.1% due to fewer locations and lower traffic, while Good Times sales fell slightly but same-store sales grew modestly following new promotions. Management expects fourth-quarter profitability to improve year-over-year, citing better cost management and stronger trends at the Good Times brand.ZacksGood Times Restaurants Stock Gains Post Q3 Earnings, Sales Decline Y/YGood Times Restaurants Inc. reported a 5% year-over-year decline in third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues to $35.2 million, driven by lower sales at its Bad Daddy's brand, while net income rose 28.2% to $1.9 million due to improved margins and cost efficiencies. The company’s stock gained 4.2% following the earnings release, outperforming the broader market despite the top-line contraction.Markets DailyGood Times Restaurants Q3 Earnings Call HighlightsGood Times Restaurants reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $1.9 million ($0.18 per share), up from $1.5 million a year earlier, as its Good Times brand returned to positive same-store sales growth of 0.6% and adjusted EBITDA rose to $2.5 million from $2.1 million. However, the company's Bad Daddy's brand experienced a 2.3% same-store sales decline with restaurant sales falling $1.6 million to $24.9 million, partly offset by menu price increases. The company also highlighted the success of its $2 Bambinos promotion, which became the chain's largest single burger item and is being considered for an extended run.YahooGood Times Restaurants Inc (GTIM) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Margin Expansion and ...Good Times Restaurants Inc reported strong financial results for Q3 2026, with revenue and profitability exceeding expectations due to a focus on operational efficiency and cost management. The company's digital sales and delivery channels contributed to higher average check sizes, although challenges such as rising labor costs and supply chain disruptions may affect future growth. Management remains confident in their long-term growth strategy, planning new restaurant openings and franchise expansion despite potential construction delays and inflationary pressures.