STRATEGIC PARTNERS
September 19, 2018
The Habit Burger Grill has signed a nine-store development agreement with Elite Flame Grill to open restaurants in eastern Washington and Idaho. The first locations will open in the first quarter of 2019, according to a company press release.
"We've been longtime fans of The Habit and look forward to adding such a quality brand to our portfolio," said Sandy Mann, Elite Flame Grill's CEO, in the release. She also operates casual dining and quick serve restaurants. "The Habit Burger's fresh, never frozen grilled over an open flame Charburgers set the brand apart in the better burger category and the fast casual segment overall. We look forward bringing the brand to new fans and communities,"
The Habit, which opened in 1969, in Santa Barbara, California, now has more than 230 restaurants in 11 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as five international locations.
