Krusty Krab

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Krusty Krab Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryFood
FoundedBikini Bottom (pre-1959)
HeadquartersBikini Bottom, Pacific Ocean
Key people
Eugene H. Krabs,
Owner & Founder
ProductsFast food
Number of employees
2;
SpongeBob SquarePants,
Fry cook
Squidward Tenticles,
Cashier
ParentBlandy Franchising Company
(temporarily)

The Krusty Krab is a fictional restaurant in the city of Bikini Bottom in the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. It is owned by Eugene H. "Mr." Krabs.

The Krusty Krab usually has two employees: SpongeBob SquarePants, the restaurant's fry cook, and Squidward Tentacles, the restaurant's cashier. Both employees have difficulties with working together: Squidward hates SpongeBob, and SpongeBob in turn exacerbates the situation by remaining completely naïve toward Squidward's sardonic attitude. The restaurant's menu consists of the usual fast-food products, with its specialty being Krabby Patties, similar to hamburgers in appearance.

Company History

The Krusty Krab is known for being established to sell the Krabby Patty burger. The Krabby Patty was invented by King Krabs, an ancestor of restaurant-founder Eugene H. Krabs.[1] Sometime after inheriting his family's secret recipe for the Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs opened established the Krusty Krab.[2] The building is known to be converted from a retirement home known as the "Rusty Krab." Mr. Krabs merely painted a "K" in front of the word "Rusty," thus leading to the name "Krusty Krab."[3] In 1959, the Chum Famine occured, which caused Mr. Krabs to give breaks to his employees.[4] The Krusty Krab has almost run out of business once from a minor competitor known as the Shell Shack, and once from SpongeBob's short-lived Pretty Patties stand. It also faces continual problems from its competitor, the Chum Bucket, namely its owner, Plankton.

Stephen Hillenburg's original name for the Krusty Krab was the "Crusty Crab," but he thought the K's were funnier.

Features

Like the other buildings in Bikini Bottom, the Krusty Krab doesn't have a constant floor plan. In most episodes, the Krusty Krab's floor plan consists of the main eating area (front part of building), Mr. Krabs's office (back left of building), Bathrooms (Back right of building) and the kitchen (back center of building). The Kitchen features a back door, which leads to the dumpster, a walk-in freezer, and a door leading to Mr. Krabs' office. Next to the restroom, there is a storage closet can be found as seen in Imitation Krabs. In addition, the Krusty Krab has a two-story ceiling. The Kitchen, restrooms, and Mr. Krabs' office are all one-story. On top of these three rooms, is a storage area as seen in most episodes.

In SB-129, the future Krusty Krab has a similar, yet somewhat different layout. The walk-in freezer is still the same, but there is a door to the right of it, which could be the back door. There is a hallway with a can-opener and a time machine, which is behind the far right door. Another door leads to the main eatery area, although it was never shown.

The building's design is based on a New England lobster trap. There is a LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants set based on the Krusty Krab.

Outside, the Krusty Krab has a parking area in the front, even though cars are usually not seen in it, as well as 5 International maritime signal flags on the roof of the Krusty Krab. These flags spell out R, I, (non-existent flag), U, K. In the back of the Krusty Krab, a dumpster is seen in most episodes. (One episode featured the dumpster across the street).

Business Hours

The Krusty Krab used to be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, excepting Tuesdays, on which it used to be open until 8:00 p.m. On Sundays, the Krusty Krab is closed. The restaurant opened 24 hours at least 32 times until Mr. Krabs ultimately forgot how long their 24 hour streak was; once was due to the customers and once as a result of Plankton's plan to open the Chum Bucket 23 hours a day. The Krusty Krab now opens 23 hours a day, after Plankton's plan was thwarted.

Advertising and Marketing

There are various ways Mr. Krabs uses to advertise the Krusty Krab. The Company's slogan is "Come spend your money here."

Besides having a large sign nearby the building to advertise to road travelers, the Krusty Krab is featured on billboards throughout Sand Mountain.

Mr. Krabs once filmed a television commercial, in order to gain customers. Squidward Tentacles was the director at first, but then Mr. Krabs directed it to save money since Squidward was too expensive. Mr. Krabs got a primetime special to run the 60-second commercial, at 3:28 AM. The commercial featured Pearl (playing Amy) and Squidward (in a wig, playing Jennifer) as teenagers getting their first Krabby Patty served by Mr. Krabs. It only showed SpongeBob's pants by the grill and forehead inside the kitchen window. Even from this, he was excited to be in the commercial. See episode: "As Seen on TV".

Mr. Krabs always tries to find ways to get more customers, by trying to have an addition to the Krusty Krab. His additions are usually cheap and junky. One example is Krabby Land, where kids can have fun. It had a slide (which broke down), hose land (hoses over a stick), and other junky playground equipment. He built it so that kids would come and buy Krabby Patties since they were hanging out at the new playground instead. Another occasion is when he built a wishing well, in order for customers to just "give up their money for a wish." But SpongeBob and Patrick "found the magic" and everyone's wishes came true. In the episode short, The Endless Summer, Mr. Krabs attempts to pollute the environment in order for the temperature to rise, thereby having an endless summer. He did this so he could charge people to use the "Krusty Pool."

Products

The food served at the Krusty Krab consists of its specialty, the world-famous Krabby Patty burgers, as well as a host of other meals off the Galley Grub, with food ranging from Kelp Fries to Coral Bits to Dr. Kelp (derived from the Dr. Pepper soft drink) and more, including Silly Meals. This is enough evidence that the menu is similar to that of Checkers Drive-In, McDonald's or Burger King/Hungry Jack's though they have also sold pizzas ("Pizza Delivery") and a once-free salad bar (now $1) at times. The Krusty Krab menu is always featured differently in different episodes.

Galley Grub

The Galley Grub is the menu of The Krusty Krab. The menu is different shown differently in six episodes. The menus contain meals, sides, and beverages. The Krabby Patty is present on every menu ever shown.

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Menu in "Pickles"
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Menu in "Bubble Buddy"
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Menu in "Krusty Krab Training Video"
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Menu in "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V"


In "Krabby Land," the Menu looks like this:

Galley Grub
Krabby Patty
-w/cheese 		$2.99
- $3.99
Krabby Combo $3.99
Kiddie Meal $1.99*
Krabby Fries $2.99

(*)Later into the episode, Mr. Krabs increased the Kiddie Meal price to $4.99.

In The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie at the Krusty Krab 2, the menu looks like this:

Galley Grub
Krabby Patty $1.00
Super Patty $1.99
Double Patty $3.99
Kelp Bits $1.00
Shake $1.50
Kiddie Meal $2.00
  • Mr. Krabs increases the price of everything on the menu by $100, because he thought King Neptune was going to buy food.

Other Foods/Drinks

In various other episodes, there are foods and drinks mentioned, but not shown in the Galley Grub. Some of the products are even mentioned more than once, whether or not they are in the Galley Grub.

Owner

The owner of the Krusty Krab, in order of ownership.

Owner Term
Eugene Krabs (pre 1959 - 2000)
SpongeBob SquarePants ("Patty Hype") (2000)
Eugene Krabs (2000-2005)
Howard Blandy ("Selling Out") (2005)
Eugene Krabs (2005-present)

Employees

  • Patrick Star
    • Joined the "Krusty Krew" as a waiter in the episode "Big Pink Loser," quitting after the episode
    • Hired at The Krusty Krab in the episode "Arrgh!," only to be immediately fired
    • Hired by Squidward as a hat-taker in "Squilliam Returns" when Squidward took over the resturant to impress Squilliam
  • 3 Teenagers
    • Given jobs after SpongeBob and Squidward went on strike, leaving both their postions available.
  • Eugene Krabs
    • Owner
    • Hired by Squidward as head cook in "Squilliam Returns," but was found to be a horrible chef, creating a monster appetizer that destroyed the Krusty Krab
  • King Neptune
    • After SpongeBob wins the Krabby Patty tournament in "Neptune's Spatula," King Neptune becomes SpongeBob's trainee

Inspection

Krusty Krab employees have surprise uniform inspections at any given time. The requirements to pass include: Must have nametag on, must be clean, and must be shaven. If an employee does not pass inspection, they have to wear a very stinky boot throughout the entire day.

Customers

The Krusty Krab is a popular fast food restaurant in Bikini Bottom and usually attracts customers from Bikini Bottom because it's cheap, has the best food under the sea, and Mr. Krabs is less cruel than his rival counterpart Sheldon Plankton. It is here where the customer always comes first and it is the customers who keep the restaurant afloat. In fact, there's even a POOP (People Order Our Patties) policy. When King Neptune accused and froze Mr. Krabs, the customers abandoned the restaurant and were lured into The Chum Bucket and then into evil, under the hands of Sheldon Plankton. There have also been times when the customers have abandoned the restaurant due to minor incidents. Regulars here include Sandy Cheeks, Patrick Star, Larry Lobster, Mrs. Puff, Scooter the surfer and others.

Training Video

  • 1. From Humble Beginnings
  • 2. The Krusty Krab Today
    • Latest achievements in fast food technology.
      • Spatula: An advanced patty-control mechanism.
      • Cash Register: An automated money-handling system (don't touch).
      • Ice Cubes: High-quality beverage temperature devices. (Imported)
      • Straws: Prototype liquid transfer machines.
      • Ketchup: State of the art condiment dispersal units.
      • Note: There is a standing fee, if you don't buy anything.
    • Spanish version - Even if you don't buy, we'll STILL have you pay.
    • Modernization: The Heart of the Krusty Krab.
    • Employees: Liver and gall-bladder of the Krusty Krab. Two Types of employees:
      • Good: Is poised; confident; and has a smile on his face that says, “Hello world! May I take your order?” (SpongeBob)
      • Bad: Is inattentive; impatient; glazed look in the eyes; Wears an “I Really Wish I Weren’t Here Right Now!” button. (Squidward)
  • 3. Training
    • POOP, a carefully orgainized code
      • People
      • Order
      • Our
      • Patties
  • 4. Personal Hygiene
  • 5. Your Work Station
    • Keep area tidy and free of droppings.
    • Need supplies. Keep supplies well organized.
  • 6. Interfacing with your Boss.
  • 7. The Customer (the "Krustomer")
    • The money (customer) is always right
  • 8. Emergency situation
    • Be the watchful eye of Plankton. In other words, run around, screaming
  • 9. Making a Krabby Patty
    • The Krabby Patty keeps the Krusty Krab alive and thriving.
    • The Secret Formula is- (formula is never announced on the episode)

Policies and Disclaimers

  • The Krusty Krab Employee Manual; Second revised edition; page 35; section 19; Clause 3A: All staff must remain on the premises until the days receipts are fully accounted for.
  • The Krusty Krab Employee Manual; Second revised edition; page 35; section 19; Clause 3B: The proprietor reserves the right to be unfair.
  • Krusty Krab policy clearly states that once the patty has reached the customer, it is his/her responsibility.
  • The Krabby Patty formula is the sole property of the Krusty Krab and is only to be discussed in part or in whole with its creator, Mr. Krabs. Duplication of this formula is punishable by law. Restrictions apply, results may vary.
  • The customer/money is always right.
  • Think of the customer.
  • Money back guarantee (seen only in microscopic print).
  • Everyone's money is good here.
  • At the Krusty Krab, we serve all kinds.
  • No free napkins.
  • No Free Refills

Additional Locations

The Krusty Krab had only one location until Mr. Krabs opened a second restaurant, the Krusty Krab 2, located next to the original. Mr. Krabs was inspired by money, in an interview with Perch Perkins of the Bikini Bottom News. Mr. Krabs held a grand opening ceremony regarding the grand opening. There, he chose Squidward Tentacles on March 7. SpongeBob SquarePants' efforts to save Bikini Bottom from Plankton's evil Plan Z, he became Manager on March 14.

Competition

The Chum Bucket, owned by Sheldon J. Plankton, a competitor, is across the street. The Krusty Krab is far more successful than the Chum Bucket due primarily to the good food of the Krusty Krab, but also to the cruelty of Plankton to other residents of Bikini Bottom. Plankton has consistently tried to steal the "secret recipe" for the Krabby Patty so as to duplicate it and gain more customers, but he was always unsuccessful, until he gained control of the Krabby Patty secret formula (and the minds of Bikini Bottom's citizens) with his "Plan Z" in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. The Shell Shack is mentioned by Tom and Fred in one episode, "Patty Hype," because it has atmosphere and a talking/singing dog.

Destruction and Abuse

The Krusty Krab has been destroyed in nine episodes.

  • Employee of the Month: SpongeBob and Squidward's excessively competitive battle for Employee of the Month leads to them making thousands of Krabby Patties, causing the restaurant to explode.
  • Suds: SpongeBob's case of the suds leads to one massive sneeze near the Krusty Krab, which leaves the restaurant in pieces.
  • Wormy: As Bikini Bottom residents try to escape the "monster," the whole town is mistakenly destroyed by citizens that are attempting to escape Wormy.
  • Squid on Strike: SpongeBob takes Squidward's advice regarding trade union action too seriously, and "dismantles the establishment."
  • Sandy, SpongeBob, and the Worm: An Alaskan bull worm crushes the entire town.
  • Skill Crane: Squidward was not as skilled with a real crane as he expected.
  • Selling Out: The computer screen that clogged the processed Krabby Patty machine made the restaurant explode.
  • Krusty Towers: Patrick does a cannonball in the pool inside Sqiudward's hotel room and the Krusty Towers implodes pancake-style (similar to the way the Twin Towers fell during the September 11, 2001 attacks), leaving only the original Krusty Krab standing.
  • Texas: When Sandy is pulling SpongeBob (and SpongeBob is trying to open the door to the Krusty Krab) the whole front of the Krusty Krab eventually gets pulled off.
  • Dying for Pie: SpongeBob trips on a rock and throws a pie (which contains a bomb in it) at Squidward's face. Being that the bomb is about as strong as an atomic bomb, the entire town is destroyed.

Other Abuse

Along with getting destroyed, the Krusty Krab also takes a good amount of abuse in episodes.

  • Help Wanted: The anchovies run rampant in the Krusty Krab and tear down the beams that support the edifice.
  • Your Shoe's Untied: SpongeBob punches both his feet through the floorboards and drags them to the kitchen in order to avoid Patrick seeing him with his shoes untied.
  • Dying for Pie: Mr. Krabs takes a piece of the aforementioned bomb pie (see above) and trips while on his way to get a glass of milk. The tiny piece destroys a wall in Mr. Krabs' office, injuring himself along with Squidward.
  • Just One Bite: Squidward sneaks into the Krusty Krab late at night to eat Krabby Patties in the Patty Vault. On doing so, he sets off the restaurant's security system (which is a bucket of "water" dropping to the floor). Squidward scoffs at this until he realizes that the liquid is not water, but gasoline. Just then, a robotic hand holding a lit match comes out and drops the match, igniting Squidward and a section of the Krusty Krab. This later happens a second time when Squidward enters the kitchen. This scene was cut out from the episode after the September 11th attacks for reasons unknown. Also, Squidward explodes inside the Patty Vault from eating hundreds Krabby Patties.
  • Squilliam Returns: When SpongeBob can't remember his name, his brain has fine dining overload and he goes crazy, tearing down the decorations in Squidward's "5-star restaurant" and leaving the Krusty Krab a mess.
  • Culture Shock: When Pearl is doing her cheerleading routine, she jumps up and down, causing the Krusty Krab tables to go flying in the air.
  • Krusty Krab Training Video: Plankton enters the Krusty Krab to steal the secret formula. SpongeBob reacts by running around, screaming, and knocking down every table.
  • Employee of the Month: Before getting destroyed by Krabby Patties (see above), Squidward and SpongeBob make a mess of the Krusty Krab first.
  • Big Pink Loser: When Patrick celebrates his accomplishment of removing the lid from a jar, he spikes the jar into the kitchen floor (similar to the way a football player does following a touchdown), making a hole in the floorboards.
  • Squeaky Boots: Mr. Krabs goes to retrieve the boots from under the floorboard. In doing so, he violently lifts the entire Krusty Krab restaurant, finds the boots, and then lets the restaurant slam to the ground.
  • SB-129: When Squidward wants to travel back in time, he uses the future Krusty Krab's time machine. When the time machine departs, a whole chunk of the Krusty Krab is used as the machine.

Changes

The Krusty Krab building has gone through five changes throughout the years:

Name Description Reason for Downfall
The Rusty Krab Retirement Home Closed due to bankruptcy, in which Mr. Krabs bought and established the Krusty Krab.
Kuddly Krab Teen Hangout restaurant, sold only tea and salad. The floor was made of carpet, and there were stuffed animals and other kuddly knickknacks as decorations. Pearl wanted to be fired, because she felt that she was not doing a great job.
5-Star restaurant Fancy restaurant created to impress Squidward's highly successful unibrowed rival, Squilliam Fancyson. Due to SpongeBob's loss of memory, he went insane and tore up everything.
Krabby O' Monday's Diner bought out by Howard Blandy Franchising. The diner was destroyed, and Blandy sold it back to Mr. Krabs.
Krusty Towers A 17-story hotel that includes an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool, a lobby, guest elevator, and an employee elevator (actually a staircase.) The indoor swimming pool caused the hotel to cave in, destroying it.

References

  1. ^ As mentioned in the episode, "Dunces and Dragons"
  2. ^ As mentioned in the episode, "Enemy In-Law"
  3. ^ As mentioned in the episode, "Krusty Krab Training Video"
  4. ^ As mentioned in the episode, "Hooky"
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