Earth Burger
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fast food restaurant |
| Founded | 2014 in San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Founder | Mike Behrend, Paul Evans, Ellen Evans |
| Headquarters | San Antonio , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Vegan sandwiches, veggie burgers, Breakfast Warp Wrap, tater tots, french fries |
Earth Burger is a vegan fast-food restaurant chain based in San Antonio.
History
Established in San Antonio in 2014 by the co-founders of Green Vegetarian Cuisine, Earth Burger was created by executive chef Mike Behrend, also known as The Veg King, alongside Paul and Ellen Evans, who are affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[1][2] Jeff Sinelli, the entrepreneur behind Sinelli Concepts and Which Wich?, assisted in securing $43,000 through Kickstarter to launch the brand. Initially vegetarian, the fast-food chain transitioned to a fully vegan menu in 2017.[1][2] The inaugural outlet was established at Park North Shopping Center. Earth Burger holds the distinction of being the first fast-food establishment in the U.S. to feature an entirely plant-based menu.[3][4]
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October 2022 marked Earth Burger’s collaboration with Sinelli Concepts to initiate a national franchising program, followed by a franchisee kickoff event held in November.[1][3] By January 2023, Oomi Digital Kitchen in Dallas became the first venue to offer Earth Burger’s menu through digital ordering.[5][4]
Products
The menu at Earth Burger includes a variety of sandwiches and veggie burger options such as the Ranchero, Classic Burger, and Chik-n Sandwich. Additional offerings include the Breakfast Warp Wrap, tater tots, and french fries.
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