King Gyro has been living up to their name around Merrillville, Indiana for nearly three decades.
It was back in 1994 that brothers Steve and Jim Vranas created a quick-service, almost endless menu that still serves folks of diverse culture and backgrounds. During their reign, they have won over their customers and even won a Northwest Times ‘Best of Region’ foodservice award. Not only that, but they established themselves as the ‘go to’ place for many customers.
However, just over a month ago, Steve Vranas passed away at the age of 57. Suddenly, King Gyro and the Vranas family were missing a major piece of the team that created this 30-year foodservice icon. Jim Vranas and key employees like Angel, Amber, and Tanaya continue working and ful ll their vast menu of quality products including Vienna Beef Hot Dogs and their King and Chicken Gyros. They also feature Italian Beef and Sausage, Burgers, Patty Melts, Chicken, Ribeye, Fish Sandwiches plus so much more. Their broad menu features many dinner entrees. Over the past 30 years, Steve and Jim have sponsored local churches and youth sports teams as well as working closely with neighborhood community groups.
It is the culmination of the above in addition to being an integral part of their community
for the past 30 years that has led Vienna Beef to pay homage and induct King Gyro into
the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created to honor longtime
local foodservice operators that have developed into neighborhood landmarks. Out of
thousands of Vienna customers over the years we have recognized only 145 stands
nationwide since the award was created in 2006. This award also stands out as
recognition and a memorial of Steve Vranas’ contribution towards hard work and
perseverance. From the entire Vienna Beef family, we are proud to welcome King Gyro as
the 146th recipient.
