In 1949, Jay Adolph and Henriette Olsen opened the original PICK-QUICK Drive In, offering grilled burgers, fresh fries, and creamy milkshakes to the Fife area.  The hand scooped ice cream, fresh milkshakes, and bottled soda pop made the burger stand an instant hit.  Each day, 300 to 400 pounds of potatoes were hand cut to meet the demand for fresh fries.

In 1953, Andy and Victoria Boitano took over for the Olsen’s.  The Boitano’s sold the drive in to the Schorno and Marty families in 1958.  After several years of the partnership, the Schorno’s took over the daily operation of the drive in.  After 22 years and countless hours of serving up burgers, fries, and milkshakes, the Schorno’s sold the business to Joe & Betty Burgi and Joe & Joyce Imhoff.  In 1998, the Imhof’s sold their interest to the Burgi Family.

In 2007,  the Burgi Family and ICON (www.icon.com) founder Gerard Centioli form PICK-QUICK Development Company LLC to develop the concept beyond Fife, opening PICK-QUICK No. 2 in Auburn in 2011 and PICK-QUICK No. 3 in SoDo in 2016.

In 2020, Brad & Janice Herron take responsibility for day-to-day operations of PICK-QUICK No. 2 and No. 3.  Their sons, Broderick & Bradford, join the PICK-QUICK team and the Herron Family forms PICK-QUICK Operating Company LLC, which is today the owner of the drive ins in partnership with PICK-QUICK Development Company LLC.

From 1998 to 2024, the Burgi Family – Joe, Betty, son Greg, son-in-law Dan and his wife, Cindi (Burgi) Nelson – owned and operated the original PICK-QUICK Drive In in Fife.

In 2024, PICK-QUICK Fife transitioning from the care of the Burgi Family to the ownership and operation of the Herron Family.  The Herron Family is deeply committed to upholding the cherished values and high standards established by the Burgi Family at PICK-QUICK Fife.  The blending of Fife, Auburn, and SoDo under one family will continue to honor the heritage and essence of each PICK-QUICK establishment.

Through changes of ownership and partnerships, PICK-QUICK has remained in business for more than 75 years with a menu similar to the one that the Olsen’s originally established in 1949. We are grateful for your ongoing support and loyalty and look forward to continuing to serve you with dedication and passion for the next 75 years.