Juicy Lucy Expands Footprint; Now Available at Select BJ’s Wholesale Club Locations

The iconic cheese-filled burger, already available at select Harris Teeter and Target stores; now in the frozen aisle at more than 250 BJ’s Wholesale Clubs

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With summer BBQ season in full swing, the famous Juicy Lucy is landing in more retailer freezers bringing the cheese-filled favorite to more burger lovers. This famous one-of-a-kind burger got its start in Minneapolis bars back in the 1950s, but LA-based Juicy Lucy, Inc felt the entire nation deserved to indulge in this Midwestern treasure. In 2025, it began introducing the frozen cheese-stuffed hamburger patties at select Target stores in the Upper Midwest. In Spring 2026, the company expanded its distribution arriving at Target stores in Arizona, California, and Utah, and debuting in Harris Teeter stores in North Carolina and South Carolina and other East Coast markets.

And now, the Juicy Lucy tour keeps gaining flame as it arrives at more than 250 BJ’s Wholesale Club locations starting this month, covering a variety of states.

“We are so thrilled to bring this amazing, and wonderfully unique, burger to even more people,” said Aldo Lanzillotta, chef and co-founder of Juicy Lucy Inc, co-host of “Compete to Eat” and guest chef on Bravo’s “Best New Restaurant.” “The phenomenon continues as people get introduced to the legend of the Lucy.”

What’s the Beef?

Tracking back to the 1950s, two Minneapolis bars, roughly three miles apart, claim credit for the Lucy’s origin. Matt’s Bar, which spells it Jucy Lucy, and 5-8 Club, which spells it Juicy Lucy, boast they brought the unique concept to customers more than 70 years ago.

That in mind, the Juicy Lucy has been on the menu at the iconic Hollywood roadhouse bar, Barney’s Beanery, and its sister restaurants, for decades. It’s a way to honor a classic, according to Barney’s co-owner David Houston, who is also co-founder of Juicy Lucy Inc.

“There’s really a burger movement happening now, and we are happy to be part of it,” Houston said. “And with the Juicy Lucy there’s a twist with an outside in approach, so the cheese-filled burger is making quite the impression and finding its place among the burger-lover crowd on the national level.”

Barney’s Beanery is a 100-year-old staple in the Los Angeles dining scene. Over the decades Barney’s has been a truly unique bar in LA where celebs and non-celebs mingle, dine, and wait in line to slide into their favorite booth. And the bar’s Juicy Lucy is a staple that keeps fans coming back.

A Burger for Every Taste

The Angus burger patties are available at BJ’s in the original Cheese-Stuffed variety, appealing to burger aficionados whether they prefer a simple burger to one with lots of fixings.

These are the first and only frozen Juicy Lucy burger patties on the market. Each package at BJ’s is four pounds and has 12 patties and each Lucy patty boasts the equivalent of two slices of cheese and has 28 grams of protein. The package also has resealable bags. Directions call for the Juicy Lucy to be cooked from frozen, preferably on a grill, but an air fryer, oven, or stovetop skillet works too.

ABOUT JUICY LUCY INC.

Juicy Lucy Inc is all about celebrating the classic Minneapolis staple - a burger patty stuffed with cheese. This team has made it their mission to bring a frozen Juicy Lucy burger patty to retail for consumers to enjoy at home. Every 100% Angus patty is meticulously seasoned and stuffed with molten, mouthwatering cheese, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavor. These Juicy Lucy patties, depending on variety, have between 27-28 grams of protein each and are gluten-free. Juicy Lucy cheese-stuffed burger patties can be found at participating Target locations in the Upper Midwest, California, Utah and Arizona; Harris Teeter locations in North Carolina and South Carolina and other East Coast markets; and now BJ’s Wholesale Club on and around the East Coast. For more information, please visit www.juicylucyburgers.com or @juicy_lucyburgers