Burger chain ‘growing faster than Chipotle’ to open first Florida store

From: South Florida Business Journal
By: Emon Reiser
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast-casual chain, is coming to take a bite out of Florida, with its first location in the state opening in Delray Beach.

Never heard of the brand? Well, Fortune said it’s out-growing Chipotle by profit growth percentage, and Consumer Reports said diners favor it above most of the competing burger chains that already have a presence in South Florida, including Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Smashburger, Fuddruckers and Miami’s own Burger King.

Florida’s first Habit Burger officially opens at 10:30 a.m. June 24 in the Delray Place Center at 1801 S. Federal Highway. It will host fundraising events June 19-20.

The 3,050-square-foot restaurant, which seats 70, has a newly hired staff of 35 workers. It will serve burgers and sandwiches made with steak, grilled chicken and tuna. Habit Restaurants (Nasdaq: HABT) owns the Habit Burger Grill, which operates 115 restaurants across Arizona, Utah, New Jersey and California.

The 3,050-square-foot restaurant, which seats 70, has a newly hired staff of 35 workers. It will serve burgers and sandwiches made with steak, grilled chicken and tuna. Habit Restaurants (Nasdaq: HABT) owns the Habit Burger Grill, which operates 115 restaurants across Arizona, Utah, New Jersey and California.