Meatheads Burgers & Fries T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Celebrate the Illinois roots of Meatheads Burgers & Fries with a t-shirt inspired by its journey from Bloomington in 2007 to the Chicago area. The company built a fast-casual identity and stood out by cutting fries in front of customers, earning a place in the memories of students, families, and burger fans. From its 2019 sale to later restaurant conversions, the brand’s history captures a distinct chapter in the regional burger boom. Wear it as a conversation starter for fellow former guests and collectors.
Meatheads Burgers & Fries was an Illinois fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers and related menu items. It began in Bloomington, Illinois, in 2007, attracting students from Illinois State University and other young customers. The chain entered the Chicago area in 2009 and went on to open 14 additional locations there. By October 2016, it had 17 operating restaurants, including one in Champaign near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Meatheads emphasized a fast-casual identity rather than a traditional fast-food format and sought to distinguish its burger offerings by cutting fries in front of customers. The company remained entirely company-owned and did not adopt a franchise model; its reported annual sales in 2011 were approximately $5 million. In 2019, its partners sold the business to Crave Brands LLC. Meatheads and its parent filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 9, 2021. In September 2023, Epic Burger acquired the six remaining Meatheads locations and began converting them, starting with the Northbrook restaurant. By July 2024, only two locations remained, and those were later replaced.
Celebrate the Illinois roots of Meatheads Burgers & Fries with a t-shirt inspired by its journey from Bloomington in 2007 to the Chicago area. The company built a fast-casual identity and stood out by cutting fries in front of customers, earning a place in the memories of students, families, and burger fans. From its 2019 sale to later restaurant conversions, the brand’s history captures a distinct chapter in the regional burger boom. Wear it as a conversation starter for fellow former guests and collectors.
Meatheads Burgers & Fries was an Illinois fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers and related menu items. It began in Bloomington, Illinois, in 2007, attracting students from Illinois State University and other young customers. The chain entered the Chicago area in 2009 and went on to open 14 additional locations there. By October 2016, it had 17 operating restaurants, including one in Champaign near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Meatheads emphasized a fast-casual identity rather than a traditional fast-food format and sought to distinguish its burger offerings by cutting fries in front of customers. The company remained entirely company-owned and did not adopt a franchise model; its reported annual sales in 2011 were approximately $5 million. In 2019, its partners sold the business to Crave Brands LLC. Meatheads and its parent filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 9, 2021. In September 2023, Epic Burger acquired the six remaining Meatheads locations and began converting them, starting with the Northbrook restaurant. By July 2024, only two locations remained, and those were later replaced.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean