Another transatlantic burger chain is eyeing territory in the UK – this time its the Habitat Burger Grill. 30 sites are planned to open by 2023. Habitat Burger, which launched in Santa Barbara in 1969, has signed a franchise agreement with Pegasus Foods to launch its first two restaurants in Greater London suburbs by 2018.
Phil Blackband, former Tagus Group operations director said, “We are honoured and excited to bring the Habit Burger Grill to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. We have a strong belief in the Habit Burger Grill brand and have been long-time fans of their signature chargrilled burgers, delicious sandwiches and fresh salads.”
Russ Bendel, chief executive officer at the Habit Burger Grill: “Pegasus Foods is a burgeoning restaurant operator and franchise business partner with a strong vision, strategy, and a dynamic team that we are proud to be working with to introduce the Habit Burger Grill to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.”