The other main characters of the series have also held temporary, single-episode positions at the Krusty Krab.
Squidward Tentacles and SpongeBob SquarePants work at the Krusty Krab as the cashier and fry cook, respectively. Krabs plans to transfer ownership of the restaurant to his daughter, Pearl, when she is older. Krabs), who invented its famous Krabby Patty sandwich.
The Krusty Krab is a prominent fast food restaurant in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. Inside the restaurant, Squidward is working the cash register, and various characters are eating Krabby Patties. It has also inspired real-life establishments. The restaurant has been referenced or parodied throughout popular culture. The Krusty Krab has also been featured in other media, including a theatrical film series, a Broadway musical, video games, and toys. One of the main settings of the series, the Krusty Krab was introduced in the pilot episode, " Help Wanted", where SpongeBob applies for the fry cook job at the restaurant. The restaurant is deemed "the finest eating establishment ever established for eating" in Bikini Bottom, and it is constantly challenged by its primary competitor, the Chum Bucket, which is operated by Plankton, a plankton and Karen, a waterproof supercomputer and Plankton's wife. SpongeBob SquarePants (who works as the fry cook) and Squidward Tentacles (the cashier) are the only full-time employees. Krabs' daughter Pearl will inherit the Krusty Krab when she grows older. Krabs), who is also the owner and manager. It is famous for its signature burger, the Krabby Patty, the formula to which is a closely guarded trade secret. The Krusty Krab is a fictional fast food restaurant in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants.