Bill Gray's
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| Bill Gray's Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Headquarters | Webster, NY, USA |
| Key people | Vince DiPrima, Eric Kruk, Sam Howe, Christina Apollonio |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Website | www.billgrays.com |
Bill Grays is a chain of fast-food restaurants based in Rochester, New York, that currently has 15 restaurants opened in the Rochester, Batavia and Buffalo areas in western New York; 6 of these locations also sell Abbott's Frozen Custard.
In 1938, Bill and Alberta Gray began selling hot dogs in Webster, NY. Within a few years, Bill Gray's expanded and added multiple items to its menu - included its self-proclaimed world greatest cheeseburger. The restaurant continued to add locations during this time. Local businessman Bruce Hegedorn became a partner with Bill Gray in the early '60's, at first to build another restaurant. With Bill as the head of operations & store management, Bruce as the financial guy & location expert, they continued to expand & build the chain of restaurants. Bill Gray's has become one of the most popular dining spots in the Rochester area and is know for the "World's Greatest Cheeseburger".
