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| Meat Heads Burgers Fries: Created by Tom Jednorowicz, former chief development officer for Potbelly Sandwich Works, and real estate developer Doug Reichl. Charlie Braggs, a fine dining chef and alumni of Ambria, worked with Meat Heads to develop the menu that features hand-pressed, fresh made hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries. There are three locations open throughout the Chicago region and the concept is on pace to open three to five more locations within the next 12 months. | ![]() |
| Burguesa:Created by Jeff Sinelli, the founder of Which Wich® and Genghis Grill®, Burguesa Burger® blends American and Mexican influences to create great burgers, fries, and beverages. The name is derived from the Spanish word ‘hamburguesa,’ translated to hamburger. It is positioned as the first true Mexican burger chain serving authentic Mexican burgers. | ![]() |
| Mooyah:Austere menu offering four things: burgers, fries, shakes and drinks. Started by Rich Hicks, who founded the fast-casual Tin Star in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and Todd Istre, founder of the Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen and Taters Kountry Kitchen. The concept specializes in fresh, made-to-order burgers and fries, and features an open kitchen. | ![]() |
| Smashburger:Smashburger’s motto, “Smash, Sizzle, Savor” says it all. The Denver-based concept uses a signature cooking method, smashing, to cook the beef used in its “better burgers.” Richard Shaden, the founder of Quizno’s as well as Denver-based private-equity firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), launched Smashburger in June 2007 in Glendale, CO. | ![]() |
| Bobby's Burger Palace: A four-unit fast-casual concept based in New Jersey, is the brainchild of celebrity chef Bobby Flay. Bobby's Burger Palace showcases made-to-order, signature grilled burgers that all feature high-quality ingredients. The chain's menu focus is simple; 10 burgers are the main offering, accompanied by fries and a selection of real ice-cream milkshakes. Bobby Flay launched the first BBP in Paramus, NJ, in 2008. | ![]() |
| Epic Burger:Fast-casual burger restaurant based in downtown Chicago. All-natural and organic ingredients take center stage at Epic Burger. The chain prides itself on a menu that features components like locally sourced produce, nitrate-free bacon and cage-free eggs as toppings for its burgers. Eco-friendly and humane practices combine to produce what Epic calls “a more mindful burger.” | ![]() |
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