Burgers Bar ( he, בורגרס בר ''Burgers Bar'') is an Israeli burger chain with 30 locations around Israel, and previously had three locations in the

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History

Burgers Bar opened their first location in 1999 in the German Colony of

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. Due to the restaurants popularity, they began expanding quickly all over Israel. Burgers Bar was able to carve out a niche for themselves and in 2005 became the only nominee in

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's Best Kosher Burger in Israel. Many attribute Burgers Bar's success to them offering burgers at a similar price to

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. All locations are

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Mehadrin certified. Additionally they offer a wide variety of toppings and side dishes not found at typical burger restaurants.

American expansion attempt

After experiencing success in Israel with the American tourists, Burgers Bar expanded to the United States with 3 locations. The locations were in

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, Cedarhurst, and

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however all three locations were closed within a couple of years.

References

{{Restaurants in Israel Restaurant chains in Israel Fast-food hamburger restaurants Restaurants established in 1998 Israeli companies established in 1998 Food and drink companies of Israel Restaurants in Jerusalem Restaurants in Tel Aviv Food and drink companies established in 1998

History

American expansion attempt

See also

References