Guthrie’s was the extremely popular GO-TO RESTAURANT for college kids in the 80’s. The BRAND began to FLOURISH from there. Chris opened stores in Athens, Georgia, and Tallahassee, Florida; Hal opened in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Hud and Joe Kelly opened in Birmingham and Auburn, Alabama; Anna Margaret opened in Jasper, Alabama, and a new location in Haleyville, Alabama. EVERYBODY WAS FALLING HARD FOR THE "GUT BOX", THOSE GOLDEN FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS, CRISPY FRIES, BUTTERY TEXAS TOAST, CREAMY COLE SLAW AND, OF COURSE, THE SIGNATURE SAUCE. At this time, Guthrie's was pretty much a SOUTHEASTERN HOUSEHOLD NAME. Students and people of all ages were craving the Guthrie's taste.

And now more than half a century later, Guthrie’s continues to be a famous institution. We are blessed to have had our family business grow over the past 55 years. We are looking forward to serving multitudes in the years to come. Hal’s oldest grandchildren are opening their own Guthrie’s restaurants and becoming involved in the Guthrie’s business.