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Top 100: Freebirds World Burrito No. 12

February 16, 2012

12. Freebirds World Burrito

Emeryville, Calif. / No. of units: 43

The free-spirited and socially conscious Freebirds World Burrito aims to remind its patrons and employees that each of us can “break through walls and truly change the world.” In keeping with that philosophy, the concept’s charitable arm, Freebirds World Works, supported more than 64 nonprofit agencies in 2010 through employee and guest volunteer efforts, and participated in more than 45 World Works events. The chain’s growth strategy is on track to have 84 company-owned locations open by the end of 2011, including 16 new restaurants in California, a deal that was signed in 2010.