Burger 21, an award-winning, “beyond the better burger” fast casual franchise, announced today it has rolled out several new and enhanced menu items in order to appeal to the changing taste preferences of its guests. In addition, the brand has added a smaller milkshake option to the menu and its 10 Certified Angus Beef® burger options will now be prepared in a third-pound size.
“Menu innovation is at the heart of our brand and with the rollout of these latest menu items, we’re providing our guests with more variety than ever before,” said Mark Johnston, president of Burger 21. “Our customers’ feedback is what drives our business forward and we think they will be just as thrilled as we are about these new additions to our menu.”
As part of the new menu changes, Burger 21’s Certified Angus Beef burgers will now be available in a third-pound size, a slightly smaller rendition of its original beef burger options. In addition, the company has added a small 12-ounce milkshake option to go with its regular 16-ounce shakes. Some of the new and enhanced menu items include:
- The Skinny Turkey Burger – A freshly grilled turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, sun-dried tomato pesto and now served on a crisp “lettuce bun.” Guests will have the option to add fresh avocado. Also available on a toasted whole-wheat bun.
- Monterey Chicken Burger – A former featured burger of the month and now a permanent menu item, this fan-favorite offers a freshly grilled chicken burger topped with lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, fresh avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, jalapeños, sundried tomato aïoli served on a toasted brioche bun.
- Your Cookie Sundae – Choice of one of Burger 21’s freshly baked cookies topped with vanilla ice cream, Ghirardelli® chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate chips.
For younger guests, Burger 21 has added Grilled Chicken Tenders to its kids’ menu. In addition to offering a variety of chef-inspired beef and non-beef burger creations, Burger 21 also offers fresh salads, hand-crafted shakes, a gluten-free menu, and craft beer and wine by the glass.
Recognition for Burger 21 includes being named one of Fast Casual’s Top 50 “Movers and Shakers” for the last three consecutive years. Additionally, Burger 21 President Mark Johnston was acknowledged as one of Fast Casual’s “Top 25 People” of 2014 for his continued strategic leadership in the growth and development of the brand. Burger 21 also was named one of QSR’s “Best Franchise Deals” of 2014.
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To learn more about ownership opportunities with Burger 21, contact Ashley Pollard, franchise development manager, at 813-327-7870 or apollard@burger21.com, or visit www.burger21franchise.com.
With 15 locations now open in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Virginia, and more than 20 in development in seven states, Burger 21 is a “beyond the better burger” fast-casual franchise concept founded in 2010. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Burger 21 is a chef-inspired brand with offerings including 21 unique burger creations ranging from hand-crafted, freshly ground Certified Angus Beef to chicken, turkey, vegetarian, shrimp and tuna burgers, fresh salads, all-beef hot dogs, chicken tenders and an extensive shake bar including hand-crafted shakes, floats and sundaes. Since its inception, the company has provided more than $127,000 in contributions as part of its “B Charitable” initiative, in which it donates 10 percent of its restaurants’ sales to local schools and charities on the 21st of each month. For more information, visit http://www.burger21.com.
