Krusty Krab

The Krusty Krab
Series	SpongeBob SquarePants
First appearance	"Help Wanted" (1999)
Created by	Stephen Hillenburg
In-universe information
Type	Fast food restaurant
Location	Bikini Bottom
Owner	Eugene Krabs
Employees	Eugene Krabs (manager) SpongeBob SquarePants (fry cook) Squidward Tentacles (cashier)
Products	Krabby Patties
Slogan	"Come Spend Your Money Here!"[1]

The Krusty Krab is a fictional fast food restaurant in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. In the television show the restaurant is famous for its signature burger, the Krabby Patty, the formula to which is a closely guarded trade secret.

The restaurant was founded by Eugene H. Krabs (often referred to as Mr. Krabs), who is also the owner and manager. According to The SpongeBob Musical, Mr. Krabs' daughter Pearl will inherit the Krusty Krab when she grows older.^[2] SpongeBob SquarePants (who works as the fry cook) and Squidward Tentacles (the cashier) are the only full-time employees. The Krusty Krab is open from 9 am to 6 pm every day, except on Sundays, when the restaurant is closed. The restaurant is deemed "the finest eating establishment ever established for eating" in Bikini Bottom, and it is constantly challenged by its primary competitor, the Chum Bucket, which is operated by Plankton, a plankton and Karen, a waterproof supercomputer and Plankton's wife.

One of the main settings of the series, the Krusty Krab was introduced in the pilot episode, "Help Wanted", where SpongeBob applies for the fry cook job at the restaurant. The Krusty Krab has also been featured in other media, including a theatrical film series, a Broadway musical, video games, and toys. The restaurant has been referenced or parodied throughout popular culture. It has also inspired real-life establishments.