Welcome to Pal's Sudden Service. For burgers, fries, hot dogs, cheddar rounds, shakes and ice tea, we are the nation's best. Our east Tennessee and southwest Virginia locations were the first restaurant chain to earn America's highest honor for quality – the Baldrige National Quality Award!
Our mission is to delight our customers. Click the arrows to explore our site and learn how we serve great food in a flash with the fastest drive-throughs, friendliest service and most delicious fast food that you can find.
Store Hours
Mon-Sat 6 AM til 10 PM
Sunday 7 AM til 10 PM
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Christmas Eve - til 6 PM
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year’s Eve - til 9 PM
Exceptions
Johnson City Mall
Mon-Sat 10 AM til 9 PM
Sunday 12 Noon til 6 PM
Greeneville Commons
Mon-Sun 11 AM til 8 PM
Thanks for your interest in Pal's Sudden Service. Since 1956, we've set ourselves apart from all other fast food chains by focusing on delighting our customers with fast, friendly service and delicious food.
If you are looking for a unique management opportunity that leads to a one-of-a-kind leadership position as the Chief Executive Officer of your own Pal's unit, visit our special web site for leadership candidates called Pal's Golden Opportunity.
Welcome to Pal's time traveling history of performance excellence. From the days when Ike was President and Pal Barger founded his first Pal's in downtown Kingsport, Tennessee to the present, discover a true All-American success story.
Do you want to be part of a specialized team that accepts nothing but the best? Take a look at joining our team. We serve great food fast and friendly.
Pal's is dedicated to providing you with the best training available in the fast food industry. We offer a flexible work schedule in a fun, fast-paced work environment where you will learn, grow and succeed while earning money. Apply online today.