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Stand-Up Burgers opens in Chicago

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April 26, 2021

Stand-Up Burgers is standing tall in Chicago.

Created by the team at Veggie Grill, a plant-based restaurant chain headquartered in California, Stand-Up serves vegan burgers, fries and shakes and is now open at 204 N. Wells St. The first Stand-Up opened in March in Berkley, California, and both locations offer only plant-based options, including the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, the Freebird Crispy Chicken Sandwich, onion rings and Save the Animal-Style Fries, according to a company press release.

"There has never been a better time to eat sustainably, and we are excited to introduce Stand-Up Burgers to the Chicago community so they can show love for the planet, animals and themselves, one plant-based burger at a time," T.K. Pillan, a co-founder of Veggie Grill's and Stand-Up, said in the release. "This second Stand-Up Burgers location advances Veggie Grill's mission to excel plant-based eating nationwide and empower people to eat less meat by providing them with innovative and delicious plant-based experiences."

As a brand that believes in doing good while you eat good, Stand-Up Burgers is partnering with various local charities that benefit people, animals and the planet. From April to July, for example, a portion of the proceeds of every purchase of the signature Stand-Up Burger or Stand-Up Shake will go to PAWS Chicago and Earth Hero, according to the release.

Stand-Up Burgers is the second food concept that Veggie Grill has opened this year to address the surging consumer demand for plant-based options. In January, it launched Más Veggies Taqueria, a virtual vegan Mexican concept, available only for delivery.