October 01, 2026 // Franchising.com // Farmington Hills, MI – BurgerFi, one of the nation’s leading better-burger brands, is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest restaurant in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Set to open later this fall, the new location at 2997 Washtenaw Rd., marks BurgerFi's second restaurant in the state, further expanding the brand's growing presence across the Midwest.
With locations throughout Florida, Maryland, Indiana, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, New York, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Michigan, BurgerFi continues to bring its high-quality, chef-curated menu to communities nationwide.
"While BurgerFi was born in Florida, Michigan has become a very important part of our story, and we're excited to see the brand continue to grow in our home state," stated Happy Asker, Founder and CEO of Happy Group and BurgerFi. "The opening of a second Michigan location is an exciting milestone and reflects the confidence we have in the market and the strength of the BurgerFi brand. We're proud to work alongside our franchise partners to bring BurgerFi's chef-crafted burgers, premium ingredients, and unique dining experience to even more Michigan guests."
BurgerFi also provides a premium lineup of craveable favorites, including the indulgent CEO Burger made with premium Wagyu, the award-winning Rodeo Burger cooked with charred jalapenos, crispy fried onions, and tangy BBQ sauce, the all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free, never frozen, 100% Angus beef burgers, and BurgerFi's signature "Vegi-Fi" sandwich, a vegetarian burger that's available in classic or spicy variations. BurgerFi's expanded menu also features seasonal limited time only items, hand-breaded chicken tenders, fresh-cut fries made in-house, and hand-crafted, beer-battered onion rings fried to crispy perfection. Guests can also indulge in hand-spun custard shakes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and Oreo® along with chef selected seasonal offerings.
Whether dining in, utilizing the drive-thru, ordering ahead, or grabbing takeout, guests can count on BurgerFi's dedication to flavor without compromise – served in eco-friendly, sustainable packaging that reflects its ongoing mission to make indulgence feel good. BurgerFi customers are encouraged to take advantage of exclusive offers and perks through the brand's V-Fi-P Loyalty Program, which rewards members with points for every purchase, bonus surprises, and early access to new menu launches. Defining the brands' better-burger experience, BurgerFi delivers flavor without compromise, focusing on clean, high-quality ingredients.
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Established in 2011, BurgerFi is a chef-founded, better-burger concept with more than 75 locations domestically and internationally and continues to grow through franchise development. Committed to redefining the way the world eats burgers, BurgerFi serves never-frozen, 100% natural American Angus Beef, A-rated by Consumer Reports, sourced from cattle raised without steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals, or additives. The brand also features all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken, fresh-cut fries, and buns made without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. Recognized as Fast Casual’s Brand of the Year (2021) and a Top 100 Mover & Shaker for 10 consecutive years (2014–2023). BurgerFi has been named “Best Burger Joint” by Consumer Reports for its commitment to antibiotic-free beef and has been spotlighted as a “Next-Gen Brand” by Nation’s Restaurant News. BurgerFi has been featured on Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Companies and Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 lists. In 2023, its Rodeo Burger earned USA Today's Best Burger of the Year and won top recognition at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. BurgerFi continues to raise the bar for better burgers through chef-driven innovation, responsible sourcing, and sustainable eco-friendly practices and packaging.
BurgerFi is owned by Happy Group, LLC who also owns Savvy Sliders, Happy's Pizza, and Fat Boy's Pizza. BurgerFi is currently operating locations in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alaska, Georgia, and Florida.
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A chef-rounded chain, BurgerFi serves 100% natural American Angus beef free of steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals, or additives.