Small Business Saturday helps some businesses in Huntington Beach

Photo by Chris MacDonald Charo Chicken employees Charo Chicken Employees - Ulises Atilano, Raul Deita and Joseph Herrera (assistant manager).

It was Small Business Saturday on November 25th where American Express and others encouraged holiday shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States. Three successful businesses last Saturday were:

• Charo Chicken at 6531 Edinger Ave., owned by Huntington Harbour’s Moe Bonakdar. He also owns locations in Seal Beach and Long Beach. He has been in business since 1984 and delights serving his customers quality food, he said. “They’re like family and I’ve seen them grow up over the years.” We love keeping in touch with the community we serve and getting involved in charity functions,” he said. You can learn more at: http://www.charochicken.com

• By The Sea Cleaners at 16561 Bolsa Chica St., Huntington Harbour Owner Manny Montes has been cleaning clothes for 42 years at various locations. He likes to make people feel good and always is smiling. Manny has taken care of many celebrity clothes, such as Jose Feliciano. Learn more at: https://www.yelp.com/biz/by-the-sea-cleaners-huntington-beach.

• Farmer Boys Burgers at 6962 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. General Manager Christian Jones said their first Orange County restaurant opened in HB three years ago. “One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as general manager is the community we have created at our restaurant, “Witnessing the transformation of casual patrons into loyal, repeat customers, gives me a sense of passion and joy as we take pride in cultivating an establishment that serves as a cherished gathering place for families, friends, and loved ones to come together and enjoy exceptional cuisine,” he said.

You can learn more at: http://www.farmerboys.com .

Each of these businesses said they had very successful days the previous Saturday.