Boomarang Diner

Boomarang Diner
Company typePrivately held
Founded1992, Muskogee, Oklahoma
FounderCharles Degraffenreid
Headquarters
Shawnee, Oklahoma
,
United States
Number of locations
53 (2022)
Area served
Oklahoma
Key people
Ron Degraffenreid and Steve Degraffenreid
ProductsGourmet Burgers, Sandwiches, Baskets, Dinners and Breakfast
Websiteboomarangdiner.com

Boomarang Diner is a full-service, 1950s-style American restaurant chain specializing in freshly made hamburgers, chicken fried steak, chicken and breakfast served all day. There are currently 54 Boomarang Diner locations, all of which are located in Oklahoma.

Boomarang Diner was named the 2015 Restaurant of the Year by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition.[1][2]

History

The first Boomarang Diner was opened by Charles Degraffenreid in 1998 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. That original diner, located on Eastside Boulevard, closed in September 2024.[3] Two additional locations were opened in Muskogee before the franchise expanded across the state of Oklahoma.[4] In December 2017, the 50th Boomarang Diner debuted in Holdenville, Oklahoma.[5] In 2018, additional locations opened in Ponca City, Kingfisher and Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

The Boomarang Diner trademark and franchise is owned by Boomarang Diners, Inc., with corporate offices located in Shawnee, Oklahoma.[6]

Charles Degraffenreid's sons, Steve and Ron Degraffenreid, manage the franchise and corporation.

Decor

Interior of Boomerang diner in Enid, Oklahoma

Boomarang's decor is reminiscent of the traditional "soda shops" and diners of 1950s.[6] Pop icons of the era, as well as historic photos from local communities, can be found in every location.

Boomarang Diner is known primarily for its hamburgers and breakfasts, which are made to order all day.[7][8] Other menu items include chicken, reuben and club sandwiches, salads, and a selection of popular appetizers, such as Pickle-o's, fried mushrooms and bacon cheese fries.

References

  1. ^ "Coalition names Boomarang Diner as 2015 Restaurant of the Year". Claremore Daily Progress. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  2. ^ Misa, Vicky O. "Restaurant of the Year: MIO honors Boomarang Diner". The Shawnee News-Star. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  3. ^ Spaulding, Cathy (27 June 2009). "Happy customers key to thriving business". Muskogee Phoenix. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  4. ^ Dean, Joel (11 November 2014). "Boomarang Diner: Open and busy". Duncan Banner. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  5. ^ Writer, Mike Elswick / Phoenix Staff. "Boom-a-rang's 50th diner". Muskogee Phoenix. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  6. ^ a b Neal, James (28 January 2012). "Bringing back the '50s". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  7. ^ Cherry, Scott (7 June 2012). "Boom-a-rang Diner: Comfort food dished up at 1950s-themed eatery". Tulsa World. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  8. ^ Crawford, Grant D. (16 September 2017). "Whether at school or restaurants, locals enjoy first meal of the day". Tahlequah Daily Press. Retrieved 3 October 2017.