World's biggest Wimpy fan munching his way through all 64 of the chain's joints
- 13 days ago
The world's biggest Wimpy fan is munching his way through all 64 of the chain's UK eateries as part of an epic 2,400 mile tour - in just 31 days.
Nostalgic Anthony Zupnik, 36, has been obsessed with the old-school burger joints for more than 30 years after falling in love with them as a child.
He believes he may have devoured up to 1,000 Wimpy meals in his lifetime and mainly orders the same dish of a burger with ketchup and onions and a side of fries.
And on one day, he visited five different branches of Wimpy as part of a supersized charity mission to eat at all their outlets across England and Scotland during July.
Software developer Anthony said: “I’ve been a huge fan of Wimpy basically since birth... This tour is the proof, but I think I have been Wimpy's biggest fan for years.
"Every owner is enthusiastic about the brand, and they give you the time of day, and that’s what you don’t get at other fast food brands - you get no personalisation.
"Since I was a kid I’ve always had a hamburger with ketchup and onions. I’ve upgraded my burger size to a quarter-pounder... but the order is exactly the same.
"That whole ritual I have is very enjoyable and satisfying.”
Anthony's love for the chain came from his godmother who ran its branch in Littlehampton, West Sussex, during the 70s and 80s where he grew up.
And he particularly admires the familiarity of its flavours and how diners can eat with a knife and fork at the chain, founded in 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
But sadly, in 2010, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer aged just 22 and was later treated at a unit run by the charity the Teenage Cancer Trust.
After coming through the health scare and completing a degree in physics, he now hopes to raise money for the charity his fondness for Wimpy restaurants.
He added: “I had this idea for a while that I’d like to go and visit all the Wimpies in the country, but it seemed very gratuitous to do it without a reason.
"So I decided I could marry up this dream I’ve always had with a fundraiser for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
“To this day, I try to eat at Wimpy as often as I can, something which I am well known for amongst my friends and family.
“I enjoy the satisfaction of their familiarity, tasty food options, and the civilised manner of eating with a knife and fork.”
Anthony, from Leeds, West Yorks., began his quest on July 1 at his local Wimpy in Huddersfield.
But he plans to travel as far north as Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire and as far south as Swanage, Dorset, in his bid to sample food at all 64 restaurants.
However, it is not an eating challenge and on many visits he’ll just be having a drink or light meal.
But having always ordered the same meal at Wimpy, he is planning to broaden his horizons on the tour by trying other items.
He added: “As part of my quest, I'll try everything I possibly can on the menu to find out once and for all if my simple order is the bee’s knees.
Nostalgic Anthony Zupnik, 36, has been obsessed with the old-school burger joints for more than 30 years after falling in love with them as a child.
He believes he may have devoured up to 1,000 Wimpy meals in his lifetime and mainly orders the same dish of a burger with ketchup and onions and a side of fries.
And on one day, he visited five different branches of Wimpy as part of a supersized charity mission to eat at all their outlets across England and Scotland during July.
Software developer Anthony said: “I’ve been a huge fan of Wimpy basically since birth... This tour is the proof, but I think I have been Wimpy's biggest fan for years.
"Every owner is enthusiastic about the brand, and they give you the time of day, and that’s what you don’t get at other fast food brands - you get no personalisation.
"Since I was a kid I’ve always had a hamburger with ketchup and onions. I’ve upgraded my burger size to a quarter-pounder... but the order is exactly the same.
"That whole ritual I have is very enjoyable and satisfying.”
Anthony's love for the chain came from his godmother who ran its branch in Littlehampton, West Sussex, during the 70s and 80s where he grew up.
And he particularly admires the familiarity of its flavours and how diners can eat with a knife and fork at the chain, founded in 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
But sadly, in 2010, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer aged just 22 and was later treated at a unit run by the charity the Teenage Cancer Trust.
After coming through the health scare and completing a degree in physics, he now hopes to raise money for the charity his fondness for Wimpy restaurants.
He added: “I had this idea for a while that I’d like to go and visit all the Wimpies in the country, but it seemed very gratuitous to do it without a reason.
"So I decided I could marry up this dream I’ve always had with a fundraiser for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
“To this day, I try to eat at Wimpy as often as I can, something which I am well known for amongst my friends and family.
“I enjoy the satisfaction of their familiarity, tasty food options, and the civilised manner of eating with a knife and fork.”
Anthony, from Leeds, West Yorks., began his quest on July 1 at his local Wimpy in Huddersfield.
But he plans to travel as far north as Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire and as far south as Swanage, Dorset, in his bid to sample food at all 64 restaurants.
However, it is not an eating challenge and on many visits he’ll just be having a drink or light meal.
But having always ordered the same meal at Wimpy, he is planning to broaden his horizons on the tour by trying other items.
He added: “As part of my quest, I'll try everything I possibly can on the menu to find out once and for all if my simple order is the bee’s knees.