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Elevation Burger company history timeline

2002

The initial idea of an organic fast casual restaurant was conceived in 2002 by founder and owner Hans Hess.

2005

He opened the first restaurant in September 2005, in Falls Church, Virginia, and was called "the first organic burger joint" by Saveur magazine.

2008

In Spring 2008, Elevation Burger decided to expand from its original location through franchising with the help of Fransmart the company behind the franchise success of a competitor.

2009

The respective Twitter profile, created in the name of Elevation Burger but promoting a rival, was discovered in March 2009, then suspended after a letter from Hess's lawyer.

2019

On June 20, 2019, Nations Restaurant News reported that Elevation was acquired by Fat Brands for $10 million.

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