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Burger 21 expands Atlanta presence

February 28, 2014

Burger 21 has signed two agreements to develop three units in the Atlanta area. Alex Kim will open a restaurant in Johns Creek, Ga., later this year, while new multi-unit franchisee Jim McGlynn will open two restaurants, targeting sites in the South Alpharetta and Perimeter Mall areas, according to a company press release. To date, Burger 21 has 12 open locations and 19 franchised restaurants in development across the country.

Last year, the company opened its first franchised restaurant in Atlanta across from the Mall of Georgia. An additional location is slated for development in North Alpharetta. Burger 21 continues to target Atlanta as a growth market, and plans to add more than 10 additional locations throughout the region in communities such as Kennesaw, Midtown, Buckhead, Cumberland and Norcross.

"Expansion in Atlanta continues to be a priority for Burger 21, and we are thrilled that both new and experienced foodservice operators are committed to partnering with us as we grow in the Southeast and across the U.S.," said Dan Stone, vice president of franchise development of Front Burner Brands, the management company for Burger 21. "Our first Atlanta restaurant has built a solid foundation with a loyal customer following, and we look forward to bringing the same success to new locations in the market for years to come."