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The company expects an additional 30 locations to open by the end of 2015.
April 3, 2015
BURGERFI announced the opening of its Hickory, North Carolina location, marking the 69th BURGERFI store across the nation. The company expects an additional 30 locations to open by the end of 2015. Hickory franchise owner, Shriya Corporation, plans to launch up to 10 additional BURGERFI locations in the Charlotte-area, the company said.
BURGERFI follows its ''Never Never Program,'' policy, selling only burgers that contain no steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals or additives. Locations feature chairs made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles, tables made from compressed recycled wood and ceiling fans that conserve electricity.
BURGERFI also announced the recipients of its "BURGERFI Awards," that recognizes seven franchise groups at the company's annual Franchise Summit. Winners exemplify BURGERFI's brand standards by "delivering fresh, quality, all-natural products, providing a consistent, enjoyable customer experience, maintaining a low carbon footprint by following BURGERFI's environmentally-sustainable best practices, and by giving back to their local communities," according to a company press release.
This year's BURGERFI Award recipients include:
- Franchisee of the Year – Sunshine Burgers LLC (Orlando, FL)
- Operator of the Year – NDM Hospitality SVCS LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Best Brand Ambassador – MIOM Burgers LLC (Lawrence, KS)
- Best Comp Sales – VEMCA LLC (San Antonio, TX)
- Hospitality Award – Best Natural Burgers INC. (Alpharetta, GA)
- O.P.P. Award – Main Street Burger INC. (Kennesaw, GA)
- Rookie of the Year – MANDH LLC (Auburn, AL) and DAJAI LLC (Poughkeepsie, NY)
