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Burger 21 accelerating expansion in Charlotte

May 22, 2014

Burger 21 announced today that it is accelerating its growth plans for Charlotte, N.C. According to a news release, the company aims to develop four or more new restaurants throughout the Charlotte metro area, as well as additional units across the state.

To support this initiative, Burger 21 will be exhibiting at the Franchise Business Opportunities Expo in Charlotte, N.C., May 31 and June 1 at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo. To date, Burger 21 has 12 open locations, including one location in Charlotte's Ballantyne area, and 20 franchised restaurants in development across the country.

"Burger 21 continues to experience incredible success breaking into new markets, and we see enormous potential for growth in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina," said Dan Stone, vice president of franchise development for parent company Front Burner Brands. "In addition to having a diverse menu of chef-inspired burger creations and hand-crafted shakes, Burger 21 boasts an average unit volume in excess of $1.75 million and is supported by 30 years of franchising experience as an affiliate of Front Burner Brands."

Burger 21 will also host a live webinar on May 22 at 2 p.m. EDT. To register visit burger21franchise.com/events.aspx or contact Ashley Pollard at apollard@burger21.com.