Although Teddy’s Bigger Burgers has only been a part of Colleyville for a little more than a year, the business itself has a long history.

The chain, which started in Oahu, Hawaii, has been preparing made-to-order burgers with different toppings for a couple of decades.

“Teddy’s has been the favorite burger in Oahu and [throughout] Hawaii for over 20 years,” co-owner Nancy Sinex said.

Nancy and her husband, Brad, brought the Hawaiian burger business to the city in late August 2015 after visiting Teddy’s in Maui during multiple trips.

“We fell in love with the food,” Nancy said. “And from there we wondered if they franchised and then wondered if we might want to bring it to Texas. And then one thing led to another, and before we knew it we had a store.”

The Colleyville location of Teddy’s Bigger Burgers, which is Texas’ only franchise location, offers an extensive menu. Although it is part of a chain, the location does have the opportunity to come up with its own menu items.

“We created the Texas Brisket Burger because Texas is a meaty place, and it went off really well,” Nancy said. “And we got approval for that; there was no pushback, but they do not serve that at any [other] Teddy’s.”

First-time customers can get a bit overwhelmed by the number of menu choices, Nancy said.

“When new people come, our cashiers must help them,” she said.

Guests can choose from different bun options: the default potato bun, a whole-wheat bun, a gluten-free bun or a lettuce wrap. There are different options when it comes to the burger itself, too. Diners who do not eat meat can order a veggie burger, and other health-conscious consumers can order a turkey burger. Teddy’s also offers five different sauces, including Teddy’s Special Sauce and sriracha aioli.

Customers can also pick one of the specialty burgers, such as the Bacado ($8.69 for small, $9.69 for medium, $10.69 for large), which features bacon, cheddar and avocado, or the Hawaiian ($6.49, $7.49, $8.49), which is a teriyaki burger that includes a grilled pineapple.

Each burger, including the specialty burgers, comes with special sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles unless otherwise indicated. Each customer chooses the size of his or her patty as well as the way it is cooked.

And people looking for something other than a burger have options, too, such as salads, baskets or sandwiches.

Brad said he and Nancy have tried to make their location a family-friendly restaurant.

“There’s no alcohol,” Brad said. “We do have that option if we wanted to, but we decided not to. We love the kids and having them come in.”

The business partners with the Warrior Angels Foundation, which is a Grapevine-based organization that raises money to help with treatment for veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injuries. Nancy said the restaurant has a fundraiser for Warrior Angels each Wednesday, which results in a percentage of the sales going to the organization.