Burger Shot

“You can’t spell ‘meat’ without ‘team’!” – Burger Shot Advertisement

Burger Shot is a well-known Fast Food chain in Grand Theft Auto V and earlier entries in the series. Known for its greasy burgers, fast service, and questionable hygiene, Burger Shot is a satirical take on real-world Fast Food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King. With numerous Locations throughout Los Santos and Blaine County, Burger Shot is a go-to spot for NPCs and players alike.

Brand Profile

Burger Shot is infamous for its unhealthy menu options, promoting larger-than-life burgers with names like the “Heart Stopper.” The restaurant’s advertising often pokes fun at the Fast Food industry, emphasizing gluttony and excess. The bright red and yellow color scheme of Burger Shot is a familiar sight across Los Santos, symbolizing mass-produced, Fast Food culture.

Appearance in GTA V

Burger Shot can be seen throughout the game, with several Locations across Los Santos. While players cannot directly order food at Burger Shot in GTA V, the Fast Food chain plays a major part in the series’ lore and is referenced in various in-game media and radio ads.

• Los Santos Locations: There are several Burger Shot outlets around Los Santos, with some prominently featured in both the single-player campaign and GTA Online.
• NPC Interaction: Many NPCs can be seen entering or exiting Burger Shot, contributing to the game’s bustling urban environment.

• The “Heart Stopper” burger, advertised as “six pounds of meat and cheese,” is a parody of real-world Fast Food chain over-the-top burger promotions.
• In previous GTA titles, players could order food from Burger Shot to replenish health, but this feature is not available in GTA V.
• Burger Shot’s rival Fast Food chain in GTA V is Cluckin’ Bell, a similarly satirical take on Fast Food chicken restaurants like KFC.
• Burger Shot is featured in several in-game advertisements, radio spots, and television commercials throughout the GTA series, often emphasizing unhealthy eating habits.
• While Burger Shot Locations are not interactive in GTA V, they serve as background details that enhance the realism and satirical tone of the game world.