Elevation Burger is an American fast-casual restaurant franchise founded in 2005 in Falls Church, Virginia. The first store opened in September 2005, launching a new niche in organic fast food with USDA-certified, grass-fed beef patties.

Its corporate headquarters is located at 9720 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, California, under parent company FAT Brands, which acquired it in June 2019. Elevation Burger began franchising in spring 2008, first expanding within the Washington metro area and later into Baltimore, Austin, New York, and beyond.

Elevation Burger offers burgers, fries, shakes, and chicken sandwiches—all made from fresh, organic ingredients. The lead products include 100% grass-fed beef, olive-oil-fried French fries, cage-free chicken, veggie and plant-based burgers, and hand-scooped milkshakes.

Elevation Burger differentiates from competitors through its premium, health-focused positioning and environmental sustainability. They emphasize superior quality by grilling fresh patties daily, cooking fries in heart-healthy olive oil, sourcing cage-free and organic ingredients, and using eco-friendly restaurant design.

Training

Elevation Burger, through EB Franchises, LLC, offers training designed to support franchisees in operating their restaurants efficiently and consistently with brand standards. The programs provided include:

1. Initial Training Program
   Elevation Burger requires franchisees to participate in an Initial Training Program before opening their restaurant. This includes training for up to five individuals at no cost, and covers operational procedures, systems use, and brand standards. The training prepares franchisees and their teams for both pre-opening and day-to-day operations.
2. Additional Training
   If franchisees request or require further instruction beyond the initial training, they must reimburse the franchisor for associated costs. These costs may include up to $1,500 per week for each additional trainee. This ensures ongoing support while encouraging franchisees to fully utilize the initial training period.
3. Pre-Opening and Post-Opening Assistance
   Elevation Burger offers hands-on support during the startup phase, including on-site help before and after the restaurant opening. While the franchisor covers up to $20,000 of these labor and travel costs for the first unit, franchisees are responsible for any additional assistance. This program ensures a smooth transition into operational status and reinforces proper implementation of training concepts.

Territory Protection

Elevation Burger provides its franchisees with territory protection through what it refers to as a “Protected Territory.” This protected area is defined in the Franchise Agreement and restricts the franchisor from operating or authorizing another Elevation Burger franchise within the designated boundaries.

The protection ensures that the franchisee has a specific geographic zone where they can operate without direct internal brand competition. However, the Protected Territory does not shield the franchisee from competition generated by third-party delivery services.

Even if orders are placed from within the franchisee’s territory through approved websites or mobile apps, the franchisor may still process those transactions through other locations.