Burgerville facts for kids
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Burgerville in The Dalles
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Trade name
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Burgerville |
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| Industry | Fast Casual |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | George Propstra |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Washington |
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Number of locations
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47 (2016) |
| Products | Fast food, including hamburgers, french fries |
| Revenue | Approx. $75 million (2010) |
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Number of employees
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1,300 (2013) |
| Parent | The Holland Inc. |
Burgerville is a popular restaurant chain in the United States. It is known for its delicious hamburgers. You can find Burgerville restaurants in Oregon and southwest Washington. The company is owned by The Holland Inc..
Burgerville is special because it uses many local ingredients. This means they get their food from farms nearby. For example, they use Tillamook Cheddar cheese. They also use fresh, local strawberries for their milkshakes and sundaes. Throughout the year, they offer special seasonal items. These include milkshakes made with hazelnuts, pumpkin, fresh raspberries, and blackberries. They also have side dishes like Walla Walla onion rings and sweet potato fries.
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How Burgerville Started
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Burgerville was started in 1961 by a person named George Propstra. The very first Burgerville restaurant opened in Vancouver, Washington. It was located on Mill Plain Blvd.
The company cares about the environment. All of its restaurants and main offices use 100% wind power. This makes Burgerville the biggest restaurant chain in America to do this! They also use special canola oil that is free of trans fat. This used oil is then turned into biodiesel, which is a cleaner fuel. In 2004, Burgerville started using beef from cows raised without extra hormones or antibiotics. They also began composting their food waste in 2007. This helps reduce trash and saves money.
In 2009, Burgerville made a change for bicycle riders. They started letting people on bikes order food at their drive-through windows. Before this, only cars could use the drive-through.
Awards and Recognition
Burgerville has received some cool awards! In 2003, Gourmet magazine said Burgerville had the freshest fast food in the country. They even mentioned a salad with smoked salmon and Oregon hazelnuts. In 2007, Burgerville won the "Better Burger" award. This was at the first ever Food Network Awards. Their slogan, or motto, is "Choose Fresh, Local, Sustainable. Choose Burgerville."
In 2018, Burgerville had a computer security problem. Some customer credit and debit card information was affected. The company worked to fix this issue.
Burgerville Workers Union
Some Burgerville workers decided to form a labor union. This happened in April 2016. A union is a group of workers who join together. They work to get better pay, fair schedules, and good benefits. The union is called the Burgerville Workers Union (BVWU).
In 2018, workers at one Burgerville restaurant voted to officially form their union. This made the BVWU the only fast food union in the United States that is officially recognized by the government. The union has asked for higher wages for all workers. They also want better health care and time off for new parents. As of October 2019, five Burgerville locations had successfully formed unions.
Where to Find Burgerville
As of 2016, there were 47 Burgerville restaurants. They are all located in Oregon and Washington.
If you are driving on a major highway and leaving the area where Burgerville restaurants are, you might see a funny sign. This billboard looks like a highway warning sign. It tells drivers that there won't be another Burgerville for about 24,700 miles. This is the distance to the next Burgerville if you were to drive all the way around the world! The exact distance on the sign changes depending on where the sign is located.
See also
- List of hamburger restaurants
