Back To News/PR Index | | Burger 21 to Open First New York State Restaurant in Albany on Aug. 25 | Award-Winning Fast Casual Chain Expands Brand Presence to Seven States | Locally-owned and operated by Mike Stygles and Bruce Anderson, Burger 21 Albany features 21 unique, chef-inspired burger creations, hand-crafted signature shakes, gourmet hot dogs, hand-breaded chicken tenders and fresh salads served in a contemporary-style diner atmosphere with fast, high-touch service. “We’re thrilled to be the first franchisees to bring Burger 21’s diverse menu and unique culture to Albany,” said Stygles, franchisee. “Through Front Burner Brands’ different restaurant formats between Burger 21 and The Melting Pot, we are able to provide guests with dining experiences unlike any other in town, while offering the highest quality ingredients. We have no doubt that the community will be pleased with the addition of Burger 21.” The franchisee partners also own The Melting Pot of Syracuse and additionally, Stygles owns The Melting Pot locations in Albany and Poughkeepsie, N.Y. They expect to open an additional Burger 21 restaurant in the Albany market within the next few years. With the opening of the Albany location, Burger 21 will have 14 restaurants open and 24 franchised locations in development across the country. “We’re looking forward to the highly anticipated opening of the first Burger 21 restaurant in New York state,” said Mark Johnston, Burger 21 president and chief concept officer and president of Front Burner Brands, management company for Burger 21. “With more than 30 years of franchising experience, we’ve built strong relationships with our network of dedicated franchisees, like Bruce and Mike, who have successfully grown their business by embracing our customer-focused culture.” Highlights of Burger 21 Albany include:
Recently,
Burger 21 was named one of QSR’s “Best Franchise Deals” and also earned
the No. 5 ranking in Fast Casual’s Top 100 “Movers and Shakers” of 2014,
up from No. 22 the prior year. Additionally, Burger 21 President Mark Johnston
was acknowledged as one of the “Top 25 People” for his continued strategic
leadership in the growth and development of the brand. Last year, the franchise’s
gluten-free menu received the No. 1 ranking in the “Top 10 Menu Innovations”
category.
As the brand continues to expand across the U.S., Burger 21 is seeking single- and multi-unit operators with restaurant experience to join its upscale fast casual dining concept. Franchisee candidates should have a minimum net worth of $500,000 and liquid assets of at least $200,000 per unit. Burger 21 will be developed through both single-unit agreements and Area Development Agreements. Depending on the real estate site selected, franchisees can expect the total investment for one restaurant to be approximately $416,133 – $833,895. The initial franchise fee is $40,000; however, reduced franchise fees apply for Area Development Agreements of four or more units. To learn more about ownership opportunities with Burger 21, contact Ashley Pollard, franchise development manager for Burger 21, at 813-425-6252 or apollard@burger21.com or visit www.burger21franchise.com. About
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