Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries Announces Expansion of 30 New Restaurants in Oregon

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Development could spur creation of more than 400 new hospitality jobs

March 25, 2011 // Franchising.com // Columbia, MD. — Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, known for its fresh, made to order hand pattied burgers and fresh cut fries, has finalized a master franchise deal with experienced restaurant developer Lucky Patel for more than 30 new restaurants in Oregon. Patel, a multi-unit restaurant veteran with Baja Fresh Mexican Grill and Subway, will focus his development in the Portland Metropolitan Areaand in Cowlitz County, Washington. Fransmart, the company that helped launch Five Guys Burgers & Fries, is leading the franchise development plans for Boardwalk.

Full development of Patel's Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries restaurants could bring more than 400 new jobs to the region over the next several years.

"The restaurant industry is one of the largest private-sector employers in the United States, employing nearly thirteen million Americans. I've been in the multi-unit restaurant business for more than twelve years and have employed dozens of talented people in my restaurants. I'm eager to move forward with my Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries development, to bring better quality, better tasting burgers and fresh cut fries to the region, and to create jobs in communities hard hit by unemployment," said developer Lucky Patel.

In addition to the development of corporate owned restaurants, Patel will also offer franchise opportunities throughout his development territory. Said Patel, "I will work hard to bring on the right franchisee partners. I plan to focus on ongoing training and support as my keys goals; if our franchisees are successful, then I am successful."

About Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries

Based in Columbia, Maryland, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries is experiencing unprecedented growth, with stores currently open in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, California and Florida, and over 200 new restaurants in development across the United States. Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries offers quality products to its customers with made to order, hand formed, fresh ground beef burgers and fresh-cut Boardwalk fries cooked in 100% peanut oil, along with other family favorites such as hot dogs, grilled cheese, grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, and veggie burgers. The New York Times ranked Boardwalk Fries on their baseball stadium culinary scorecard, and AOL Small Business listed Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries in their 2009 "Next Big Chain" report.

Paired with its sister company, Boardwalk Fries, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has 30 years of brand recognition. Keeping its inspiration of the ocean boardwalk theme, the concept provides a family-friendly atmosphere, and great food at great prices. For more information about Boardwalk please visit www.boardwalkfreshburgersandfries.com.

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