William Van Domelen, who owned Wendy’s and Burger Chef restaurants, opened the first Hot ‘n Now in Kalamazoo ... nearly as many out-of-state license plates as Michigan ones.

Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate, leaving the drippings ... Flip, press down with the spatula again to make sure the burger has full contact with the hot pan, and cook 1 minute more.

Shape into four to six burgers. Heat a griddle pan, hot plate, frying pan or barbecue to hot. Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook: four minutes each side for a medium finish for six ...

Place the patties a few at a time in the hot pan, making sure they ... They can be cooked over flame or on a flat BBQ plate. 7. As the patties cook, split the burger buns into halves or thirds ...