The secret behind how Blackpool's famous £1 burger stall manages to keep its prices so low
19.03.2023 - 12:59
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There aren't many places you can feed a family of four and leave with change from a fiver.
As prices continuing to soar, many families find themselves searching for the most cost effective way to fill their bellies. If you're off to Blackpool any time soon then you might just be in luck.
Tucked away from the promenade on Dale Street is Higgit's Las Vegas Arcade, which promises customers a burger for just £1. It's hard to miss, with signs directing hungry tourists and locals alike away from the prom and to the arcade which is gearing up for the new summer season.
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Even on a miserable Wednesday in March, Chris Higgit, who owns Higgit's Las Vegas Arcade, is stood chatting to customers. Despite being one of the first Blackpool businesses to re-open as the resorts' 'season' starts, Chris says he's already seen a fair few customers.
Higgit's Las Vegas Arcade, has made quite a name for itself in recent years, Lancs Live reports. As Chris cooked my burger, he tells me that the most recent YouTube video he was featured in was on track to hit one million views by the end of the week. The arcade has also made its way on to a number of TV stations including Channel 5, UK Gold, and many more.
He says is customers find him on Facebook, Instagram, and now TikTok. "Because I have such a big presence on social media, people physically come to find me. It also helps that the rent here on Dale Street is one tenth of what it is on the prom, but being two streets back doesn't matter, because people come to find me."
Chris previously told LancsLive about what makes his £1 burger so irresistible. He said: "The secret is I burn spices into the plate. The