Eddie Rocket's is an Irish

Republic of Ireland

Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...

 restaurant chain. It offers American-style food

Food

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 in 1950s' style diners (similar to the Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets is an American restaurant franchise whose concept is to create a classic American restaurant atmosphere. The theme is the diner-style restaurant that had become a common sight by the 1950s...

 diner restaurants in the United States

United States

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). It is owned by Rocket Restaurants Limited.

Company

Rocket Restaurants Limited opened their first restaurant in Dublin in 1989 and now has 42 locations in Ireland

Ireland

Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...

, England

England

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, Wales

Wales

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 and Spain

Spain

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 along with more than 1000 employees.

Franchise

Eddie Rocket's restaurants are largely franchise

Franchising

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d, with 32 of the 40 restaurants held by franchisees. It is a member of the Irish Franchise Association.