Big Boy and Olga’s Kitchen team up

Two beloved Michigan restaurant chains are joining forces.

Southfield-based Big Boy and Livonia-based Olga’s Kitchen have announced a new partnership that will see Olga’s open customer kitchens in existing Big Boy restaurants.

The agreement will allow customers to order Olga’s Kitchen favorites, like Olga’s Sandwiches and Snackers, from three Michigan cities.

“Olga’s Kitchen has been a Michigan favorite for more than 50 years, and we’re partnering with another iconic Michigan brand to bring our favorite food to new regions of the state,” said Ryan Jones, vice president of operations at Olga’s Kitchen. “With Big Boy’s proven track record of delighting customers in Midland, Muskegon and Battle Creek, we’re confident they’re the perfect partner to bring the Mediterranean flavors our fans love – made with the same fresh ingredients we use at our other locations – to customers in these markets.”

Customer kitchens are located in Big Boy restaurants at 1513 S. Saginaw Rd., Midland; 1720 E. Sternberg Rd., Muskegon; and 2183 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek.

Starting July 24, customers will be able to place orders for pickup or delivery from the new locations at order.olgas.com or for delivery through services like Doordash.

Olga’s Kitchen was founded in 1970 by Olga Loizon, the daughter of Greek immigrants who built a thriving business around her famous bread recipe. The chain was once a ubiquitous presence in Michigan malls. In recent years, it has pivoted to partnerships with other local brands like Hell Fire Detroit hot sauce and Avalon International Breads.

Last year, Ann Arbor’s sprawling Michigan Stadium announced the addition of Olga’s Kitchen items for the 2023-24 season.

Loizon died in 2019 at the age of 92.