A New Omaha Classic is Born

Bronco’s Announces Winner of the All-American Burger Contest

For more than 65 years, Bronco’s Hamburgers has been serving generations of Omaha families with fresh burgers, hand-cut fries, and hometown hospitality. This year, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, Bronco’s decided there was no better way to honor the occasion than by inviting the community to help create a brand-new burger worthy of the celebration.

The result is the Bronco’s All-American Burger—a delicious new menu item inspired by the creativity of Bronco’s loyal customers and built around the classic flavors that have made American hamburgers a tradition for generations.

Battle Of The Buns!

Partnering with locally owned Chesterman Coca-Cola, Bronco’s launched the Battle of the Buns contest on April 29, inviting customers to build their dream burger from more than three dozen ingredients available on the Bronco’s website.

The response was overwhelming.

During the two-month contest, more than 450 burger creations were submitted by fans eager to create the perfect All-American Burger. Every entry showcased the passion Omaha has for great hamburgers, making the judges’ job anything but easy.

Three Omaha Legends Pick a Winner

Selecting the winning burger required some legendary local expertise.

Bronco’s welcomed three familiar Omaha personalities to judge the entries:

  • Otis XII – Radio personality
  • Lucy Chapman – Radio personality
  • Dave Webber – Television personality

After reviewing hundreds of creative burger combinations, one entry rose to the top.

The winner of the Bronco’s All-American Burger Contest is James Zymola of Omaha.

James’ winning burger captures everything people love about an American hamburger:

  • Two all-beef patties
  • American cheese
  • Crispy bacon
  • Grilled onions
  • Fresh lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Pickles
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup

It’s a timeless combination packed with flavor and worthy of its All-American name.

As the grand prize winner, James receives:

  • 🍔 Free Bronco’s All-American Burgers for the remainder of the year
  • 💳 A $250 VISA Gift Card courtesy of Chesterman Coca-Cola
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Meet the Winner and the Judges

James recently joined celebrity judges Otis XII, Lucy Chapman, and Dave Webber at Bronco’s to celebrate the announcement and enjoy the winning burger together.

The event highlighted what Bronco’s has always been about—bringing the community together over great food.

The Team Behind Every Great Burger

Every All-American Burger is prepared fresh by the Bronco’s team using the same commitment to quality that has made Bronco’s an Omaha favorite since 1959.

From perfectly grilled beef to fresh toppings and hand-crafted preparation, every burger reflects the dedication of the employees who continue Bronco’s tradition of quality.

Available Through the End of the Year

The Bronco’s All-American Burger is now available for a limited time at both Bronco’s locations:

  • 45th & Leavenworth
  • 120th & Pacific

The burger will remain on the menu through the end of the year, giving Omaha plenty of time to experience the winning creation.

Whether you’re a longtime Bronco’s customer or visiting for the first time, this limited-time burger is the perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday—and support another great local Omaha tradition.

Thank You, Omaha!

Bronco’s would like to thank everyone who participated in the Battle of the Buns contest. With more than 450 creative submissions, the enthusiasm and imagination of our customers made this promotion an incredible success.

Congratulations once again to James Zymola, and thank you to our friends at Chesterman Coca-Cola, celebrity judges Otis XII, Lucy Chapman, and Dave Webber, and to every Bronco’s fan who helped celebrate this exciting new chapter in Bronco’s history.

Stop by today, order the All-American Burger, and taste the burger Omaha chose! 🇺🇸🍔