Boardwalk Burgers & Fries opens casual dining spot in West Boca plaza

BOCA RATON –Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, a Maryland-based fast casual burger restaurant known for its fresh, made-to-order hand-pattied burgers and fresh cut fries, has opened in the Shops at Boca Grove, 21077 Powerline Road, Boca Raton. It includes an outdoor garden patio with misters, comfortable seating, free weekend valet parking and a menu that includes beer and wine.

The restaurant is owned by Boca Raton entrepreneur Irene Jung, who will open a second location n Orlando next year, with plans for an additional 48 restaurants statewide.

County Commissioner Steven Abrams took part in the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Boca Raton is the ideal location for Boardwalk’s family-friendly dining with fresh, made to order meals,” said Jung.  “In matching consumer demand for high quality dining experiences at affordable prices, and based on the success the restaurant has achieved in its five other markets, we believe this concept will prove very popular with families in the area.”

In addition to the four-ounce burgers and hand cut fries, the menu features veggie black bean burgers, made to order salads, milkshakes, and an array of delicious options at affordable prices that appeal to the entire family.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has nearly 30 years of corporate brand recognition. The New York Times ranked it on their 2008 baseball stadium culinary scorecard, and AOL Small Business listed Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries in their 2009 “Next Big Chain” report.

The Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries concept currently has seven locations in Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Pennsylvania and California and 152 units in development in Virginia, Georgia, California, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Brothers Dave and Fran DiFerdinando created the fast casual concept Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries in 2007. They were inspired by the boardwalk in Ocean City, Md.