Handmade Burger Co
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2006 in Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Founder | Chris Sargeant |
| Defunct | January 23, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Burgers (beef, chicken, vegetables) |
Handmade Burger Co is a British dining chain that focuses on offering burgers made from beef, chicken, and vegetables.
History
Established in Birmingham in 2006 by Chris Sargeant, the brand grew to operate 24 outlets by 2015. Its largest venue, located in Grand Central, Birmingham, was developed with an investment of £600,000.
On 6 July 2017, Handmade Burger Co went into administration, resulting in the shutdown of nine out of its 29 restaurants and affecting close to 900 staff members. The company entered administration again on 23 January 2020, which caused the immediate closure of all 18 remaining sites. Factors such as an oversaturated market and consumers shifting toward more affordable dining options played a significant role in its downturn.
In April 2021, the brand was revived through a collaboration between a former manager and Howitt Hospitality Consultants. The Meadowhall branch in Sheffield was the first to reopen, followed by the Lincoln location reopening on 7 September 2021.