Will Fat Boy Drive-In in Brunswick, Maine, Open in 2025 for Its 70th Anniversary?

Fat Boy in Brunswick is an iconic Maine drive-in restaurant that's been around since 1955.

But while the popular spot closed out the 2024 season with a "See Ya Next Spring" sign, the business was listed for sale a month later, leaving many to wonder about its future.

Plus, while Fat Boy's opening dates have gotten later into the spring over the years, May had rolled in with still no word of any opening date on social media or the restaurant's website.

Fear not. You'll be able to roll up for a burger and onion rings once again because it is indeed coming back for 2025.

Will Fat Boy in Brunswick, Maine, Open in 2025?

After reaching out to Fat Boy on Facebook asking for an update on the 2025 season, they responded and confirmed that they would be returning for the restaurant's 70th year in business:

We plan to open on the 17th! Old menu, same recipes. It is, after all, the 70th anniversary!

The current planned opening date is Saturday, May 17, so mark your calendars and get excited to indulge in all your favorite foods.

Be sure to check out their social media pages for more info and updates.

Is Fat Boy in Brunswick, Maine, for Sale?

As of May 2025, Fat Boy is up for sale and going for an asking price of $795,000, according to the listing by Marc Fishman of The Fishman Realty Group.

It originally went on the market in October 2024.

If you've ever wanted to run your own drive-in restaurant, now's your chance.

The listing states that you can either "continue operating as is or bring your own visions and transformations to this iconic property. This is a turnkey business with all [furniture, fixtures, and equipment] included with the sale."

Hopefully, whoever takes over continues the legacy of the beloved restaurant.

Fat Boy in Brunswick, Maine, History

Fat Boy was originally owned by the Burton family for over 50 years before it was passed on to new owner Mike Jerome in 2020, according to the restaurant's website.

It even managed to survive the pandemic and is heading into its 70th year.

While Fat Boy exudes the old-school '50s-style aesthetic of the drive-up restaurant, it also has gone through some upgrades and changes, including cashless payments and a beer garden, among others.

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What will the future hold? Not sure yet, but as of right now, the seasonal eatery is coming back, and you can enjoy the beloved place and its food in 2025.

Congrats on 70 years!

Will you be hitting up Fat Boy when it opens? Where's your favorite drive-in restaurant in Maine?