American vegan restaurant chain
Crispy Chick'n Caesar Wrap served at Veggie Grill Veggie Grill is afast-casual vegan restaurant chain that operates inCalifornia ,Oregon ,Washington ,Illinois ,Massachusetts andNew York . After first being opened inIrvine, California ,[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] United States in February 2018.[ 4]
The chain focuses on offering only plant-based food.[ 5]
In 2006, Kevin Boylan and T.K. Pillan co-founded Veggie Grill.[ 6]
In 2013 the company raised $20 million in capital, mainly fromBrentwood Associates , and announced plans for national expansion.[ 7]
In January 2024, it was acquired by Oregon-based vegan fast food restaurant chainNext Level Burger .[ 8] [ 9]
Veggie Grill plans to double in the next couple of years.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] Harvard Square inCambridge, Massachusetts , its firstEast Coast location.[ 13]
Partnerships and menu [ edit ] Korean Kimchi Beef Bowl served at Veggie Grill In 2016, Veggie Grill partnered withBeyond Meat to create their plant-based burgers.[ 14]
Veggie Grill was voted "Best American" cuisine restaurant byThe Los Angeles Times [ 15]
Veggie Grill receivedVegNews Magazine's winner for Favorite Vegan Chain in 2016,[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
Veggie Grill made the list for 25 Most Innovative Consumer Brands of 2016 byForbes .[ 19]
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