Elevation Burger Expanding Nationally

January 28, 2008 - Falls Church, VA — Elevation Burger, a local favorite known for its tasty, high quality organic burgers and patented fresh cut fries cooked in olive oil has signed a franchise partnership with Fransmart, the Alexandria, Virginia based franchise development company, to expand Elevation Burger nationwide. Fransmart and its founders have launched and expanded other national concepts such as Five Guys Burgers, Zpizza, and QDOBA.

“We’ve had a huge following in the D.C. area since our opening in 2005,” said Elevation Burger Founder, Hans Hess. “Our fresh, organic approach to burgers has resulted in a more sophisticated flavor profile that Washingtonians love. We’re excited to bring this great menu to more of the metro area and to the rest of the country.”

Elevation Burger, a chain that prides itself on “elevated” customer service, products and employees, offers customers a menu with sophisticated and flavorful heart-friendly ingredients. To start, Elevation Burger cooks their fresh fries in olive oil, offers two kinds of veggie burgers and uses only 100 percent organic, grass fed, free range meat.

Hess adds, “When it comes to making an Elevation Burger, ingredients matter.”

Elevation Burger has had an explosive amount of support from local patrons in the Washington, D.C. metro area from the beginning. The company has received recognition in publications such as Washingtonian magazine and in The Washington Post as “best shake,” and “best burger” nominee.

The company currently has a restaurant open in Northern Virginia and has plans for five additional corporate restaurants to be open by 2010.

About Elevation Burger:

Elevation Burger, a chain that prides itself on “elevated” customer service, employees and products was founded by husband and wife entrepreneurs Hans and April Hess in September 2005. The restaurant has become such a huge success due to its fresh and organic approach to its burgers and its patented fresh fries cooked in olive oil that the company has decided to franchise. Restaurants are 1,500-2,000 square feet and seat 25 to 90 guests with outdoor seating.

For more information or if you are interested in franchising please visit www.elevationburger.com or contact Katie Magers at 214-520-7152 or katiem@fransmart.com.

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