Burger Station Chain to Open 8 New Branches by February 2027
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The kosher hamburger chain Burger Station plans to open eight new branches across Israel by February 2027, investing approximately 11 million shekels. This expansion will bring the total number of branches to 28 nationwide, adding about 200 new jobs, many in peripheral areas. The chain, owned by Shlomi Gannot and Andrei Bobrov, is driven by customer demand and aims to focus growth outside central Israel.
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- Burger Station will open 8 new branches by February 2027, investing 11 million shekels.
- The expansion will increase the chain's total branches to 28 nationwide.
- Approximately 200 new jobs will be created, with a focus on peripheral areas.
- The chain was acquired four years ago by owners Shlomi Gannot and Andrei Bobrov.
- Burger Station offers both kosher beef and vegan menu options.
The kosher hamburger chain Burger Station is embarking on a significant expansion, planning to open eight new branches across Israel by February 2027. This expansion represents an investment of approximately 11 million shekels and will add to the 20 branches the chain currently operates. The new locations are slated for Ashdod, Hadar Ganim, Ofakim, Dimona, Yehud, and Or Akiva, with two additional branches planned for Jerusalem. Recently, the chain already opened new branches at Behan Junction and Beit Shemesh. Upon completion of this plan, Burger Station will have added 10 new branches in less than six months, bringing its total to 28 nationwide.
This expansion is part of a broader growth strategy that has been underway for two years, during which the chain has invested about 20 million shekels. The current expansion focuses on cities outside of Israel's central region. Each new branch is expected to employ around 20 people, creating approximately 200 new jobs, in addition to indirect employment for suppliers and service providers. Many of these new positions will be in the periphery areas where several new branches are planned.
Burger Station was founded in 2019 and acquired about four years ago by its current owners, Shlomi Gannot and Andrei Bobrov, who have approximately 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry. The chain states that its hamburgers are made from kosher beef, ground daily at each location. Gannot and Bobrov commented that the expansion is driven by customer demand, with patrons requesting branches closer to their homes. They also highlighted their dynamic customer club, which indicates customer loyalty.
The owners see the new branches as an opportunity to contribute to employment in the periphery and intend to continue expanding the chain in the coming years, with a focus on locations outside the central area. In addition to beef burgers, the menu includes vegan options such as burgers, cheese, and desserts. Signature items include the classic hamburger, a spicy hamburger, and the "Smash Station" with two patties, vegan cheese, and caramelized onion.