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{{Infobox Municipality in the Republic of Macedonia|
{{refimprove|date=April 2008}}
municipality_name=Radoviš municipality|
municipality_name_mkd=Општина Радовиш|
population=28,244|
density=|
status=Urban municipality|
area_code=32|
mayor=Robert Velkov, MD|
car_plates=ŠT|
website=www.radovis.gov.mk|
municipality_location=MKD_muni_nonn(radovish).png|


coa_pic=Radovishi_grb.jpg|
{{Infobox Company |
coa_px=80|
company_name = Fuddruckers |
flag_pic=Radovishkо_знаме.png|
company_logo = [[Image:Fuddruckers-logo.jpg|240px]] |
flag_px=150|
company_type = Casual Dining |
municipality_center=Radoviš|
foundation = 1980 |
postal_code=2420|
location = [[Austin, Texas]]|
area=|
key_people = Philip J. Romano, Michael Cannon |
industry = [[Restaurant]]s |
revenue = |
num_employees = |
slogan = World's Greatest Hamburgers |
homepage = [http://www.fuddruckers.com Fuddruckers] |
}}
}}
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'''Fuddruckers''' is an [[United States|American]] [[fast casual restaurant|fast casual]] [[franchising|franchised]] [[restaurant chain|chain]] [[restaurant]] that specializes in [[hamburger]]s. It was founded in 1980 in [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Texas]], by Philip J. Romano, in a location converted to a restaurant from an old bank. The store's website says Romano chose the name "because the man had a sense of humor." Fuddruckers has over 260 locations around the world, most of which have a 1950s and 1960s [[Rock and roll]] theme. The current owner, Michael Cannon, purchased the chain in November 1998, and it is currently based in [[Austin, Texas]].


'''Radoviš''' ({{Audio|Radovishvoice.ogg|listen}}; [[Help:Pronunciation|IPA:]] /ˈradɔvɪʃ/ {{lang-mk|Радовиш}}, [[Transliteration of Macedonian|Latinic]]: ''Radoviš'') is a [[municipality]] in eastern [[Republic of Macedonia]]. [[Radoviš]] is also the name of the [[city]] where the municipal seat is found. This municipality is part of [[Southeastern statistical region]].
Fuddruckers is notable for its large burger patties (up to one [[pound (mass)|pound]]) and self-service toppings bar. Customers first order a base burger, either plain or with specialty toppings (like [[sauces]], [[sautéing|sautéed]] [[onions]] or [[guacamole]]). The burger is then provided open-faced to the customer, who then takes it to the toppings bar and adds fresh [[vegetables]] and [[seasoning]]s. Fuddruckers also offers multiple cheese toppings, including nacho cheese.


==History==
[[Foxwoods Resort Casino]]'s executive [[sous chef]], Scott Ferguson, made one of the largest commercially available hamburgers — weighing 29.6 pounds and costing US$250 — for the Fuddruckers restaurant in the casino. The burger is 18.5 inches wide and 8 inches tall. At one time this was the Guinness World Records-verified world's largest burger; however, that record has since been taken by Bobs BBQ in Thailand.


The city of Radoviš was mentioned for the first time in 1019 during the reign of the Gramotata of the Byzantium Tsar Vasilie the second (which was the name of the city during the middle ages. At this time in history, Radoviš an important center for regional trade, craftsmanship and mining.
Fuddruckers has expanded out of the United States and now has branches in Middle Eastern countries such as [[Egypt]], [[Qatar]], [[UAE|United Arab Emirates]], [[Jordan]], [[Kuwait]], [[Bahrain]] and [[Saudi Arabia]].


==Demographics==
Fuddruckers has one restaurant in [[Canada]], located in [[Saskatoon, Saskatchewan]],<ref>[http://www.fuddruckers.com/locations.php Fuddruckers locations]</ref> which remains popular. Other restaurants were tried in other parts of Canada with no success. There are currently four restaurants in Puerto Rico. There were also restaurants in Mexico City, but eventually all closed after a few years. A restaurant was opened in [[Australia]] at a suburban [[Sydney]] shopping centre [[Macquarie Centre]] in the mid-1990s; however, this restaurant has since closed.


According to the last National census from 2002 this municipality has 28,244 inhabitants. {{ref|census}}
==References==
{{reflist}}


Ethnic groups in the municipality include:
== External links ==
*[[Macedonians (ethnic group)|Macedonians]]: 23,752
* [http://www.fuddruckers.com/ Official website]
*[[Turkish people|Turks]]: 4,061
*[[Roma (people)|Roma]]: 271
*Others


==Inhabited places==
[[Category:Fast casual restaurants]]

[[Category:Hamburger restaurants]]
{|
[[Category:Companies established in 1980]]
| valign="top" |
[[Category:Companies based in Austin, Texas]]
*[[Radoviš]] (seat)
[[Category:Restaurants in the United States]]
*Ali Koč
*Ali Lobasi
*Bučim
*Češme Maale
*Damjan
*[[Dedino]]
*Dolni Lipovik
*Dolna Vraštica
*Dolni Radeš
*Držani
*Durutlija
*Gabrevci
*Garvan
*Gorni Lipovik
*Gorna Vraštica
*Hudaverlija
| valign="top" |
*[[Injevo]]
*Jargulica
*Kalauzlija
*Kalugjerica
*Karadzharal
*Karalobosi
*Kjoselija
*Kozbunar
*Kodzalija
*Lubnica
*Negrenovci
*Novo Selo
*[[Oraovica]]
*Papavnica
*[[Podareš]]
*Pogulevo
*Pokrajčevo
| valign="top" |
*Prnalija
*Rakitec
*[[Rakliš]]
*Sarigjol
*Skoruša
*Smilanci
*Suldurci
*Supurge
*Šaintaš
*Šipkovica
*Šturovo
*Topolnica
*[[Voislavci]]
*Zagorci
*[[Zleovo]]
|}

==Notes==

# {{ref|census}} [http://msed.stat.gov.mk/msed.nsf/cd549cc3f96284dbc1256f2b0026e546/5db5887c1be3440ac1256f3900547f34/$FILE/I1%20Population%2015%20C2002%20123.pdf Macedonian census data of 2002]]

==See also==

* [[Radoviš]]
* [[Plachkovica]]
* [[Republic of Macedonia]]
* [[Municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia]]

==External links==

* [http://www.makedonija.name/municipalities.php?page=radovis Radoviš municipality on a Macedonian general information Site]
{{Municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia}}

[[Category:Municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia]]

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[[mk:Општина Радовиш]]
[[sq:Komuna e Radovishit]]
[[tg:Вилояти Радовиш]]

Revision as of 10:38, 11 October 2008

Template:Infobox Municipality in the Republic of Macedonia

Radoviš (Audio file "Radovishvoice.ogg" not found; IPA: /ˈradɔvɪʃ/ Macedonian: Радовиш, Latinic: Radoviš) is a municipality in eastern Republic of Macedonia. Radoviš is also the name of the city where the municipal seat is found. This municipality is part of Southeastern statistical region.

History

The city of Radoviš was mentioned for the first time in 1019 during the reign of the Gramotata of the Byzantium Tsar Vasilie the second (which was the name of the city during the middle ages. At this time in history, Radoviš an important center for regional trade, craftsmanship and mining.

Demographics

According to the last National census from 2002 this municipality has 28,244 inhabitants. [1]

Ethnic groups in the municipality include:

Inhabited places

  • Radoviš (seat)
  • Ali Koč
  • Ali Lobasi
  • Bučim
  • Češme Maale
  • Damjan
  • Dedino
  • Dolni Lipovik
  • Dolna Vraštica
  • Dolni Radeš
  • Držani
  • Durutlija
  • Gabrevci
  • Garvan
  • Gorni Lipovik
  • Gorna Vraštica
  • Hudaverlija
  • Injevo
  • Jargulica
  • Kalauzlija
  • Kalugjerica
  • Karadzharal
  • Karalobosi
  • Kjoselija
  • Kozbunar
  • Kodzalija
  • Lubnica
  • Negrenovci
  • Novo Selo
  • Oraovica
  • Papavnica
  • Podareš
  • Pogulevo
  • Pokrajčevo
  • Prnalija
  • Rakitec
  • Rakliš
  • Sarigjol
  • Skoruša
  • Smilanci
  • Suldurci
  • Supurge
  • Šaintaš
  • Šipkovica
  • Šturovo
  • Topolnica
  • Voislavci
  • Zagorci
  • Zleovo

Notes

  1. [2] Macedonian census data of 2002]

See also

External links