Ultra-Premium Gourmet Hamburgers More Than 30 Million Possible Combinations!

If you are searching for a franchise opportunity that you can literally sink your teeth into, you owe it to yourself to consider a_Metro BurgerSM _franchise.

Fast-casual dining concepts are winning the battle in the restaurant industry as consumers increasingly forego "fast food" for high quality food served quickly. Simultaneously, many consumers are "trading down" from full-service dining due to economic concerns. Together this has created the perfect opportunity forMetro BurgerSM.

Designed for singles, families and people on-the-go,Metro BurgerSM brilliantly closes the gap between the fast-casual and full-service burger concepts in today's marketplace. Featuring a "metro-chic" atmosphere and décor, and offering more than30 MILLION possible burger combinations, Metro BurgerSMis positioned to take the burger industry by storm.

An American Love Affair

Americans have had a long love affair with hamburgers as evidenced by the approximately 11 billion burgers consumed in the U.S. last year. Of this number, it is projected that nearly 80% of all hamburgers are prepared and purchased outside the home. Owning a_Metro BurgerSM_franchise is your entrance to this$100 billion(and growing) industry._Metro BurgerSM_was designed to fill a huge niche in the industry for a truly "design it your way" ultra-gourmet fast-casual hamburger concept that can be enjoyed by all. We understand that customers have different tastes and preferences so we designed our menu to address just about everyone. And it works! Just one bite of our "made your way" gourmet burgers keep customers coming back for more!

_Metro BurgerSM_hamburgers are hand-patted fresh ground Angus beef seasoned with our special spices. We also serve succulent chicken, turkey and veggie burgers. All of our burgers are served with one of 16 sauces (13 are custom- made) and fresh toppings selected by the customer (such as roasted portabella mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and eight types of cheese). And that's just the beginning! Our customers also rave about our traditional and sweet potato fries and our great-tasting smoothies. For customers that appreciate an 'adult beverage' with their burger, we also serve a variety of imported and domestic beers.

Perfectly designed for inline strip malls and free-standing buildings and averaging 1,800-3,000 square feet,Metro BurgerSMis the product of our co- founder's more than 25 years of fine-dining restaurant ownership experience. This means that first and foremost, every hamburger or veggie burger served at Metro BurgerSMis an experience in taste. In fact, our_Southwestern Veggie Burger_wasvoted #1 in the non-meat category at the2008 & 2009 National Hamburger Festival!

At_Metro BurgerSM,_every aspect of our system has been carefully established to ensure that our franchisees operate successful, profitable businesses that positively impact their communities.

A Few Key Features Of A_Metro BurgerSM_Franchise Include:

* Decreased costs in developing and starting your franchise when compared to other concepts in our category. We know how to construct, equip and outfit a "metro-chic" fast-casual restaurant without breaking the bank and without compromising our quality standards.
* Site selection and construction assistance to ensure your restaurant opens at the right location, on time and on budget.

• Proven operational systems and procedures that keep your food and labor costs at the proper levels to maximize profitability.
• Extensive training and ongoing support from experienced, successful restaurateurs. Even if you are an experienced operator, you will appreciate our team's insight and knowledge.
• A comprehensive Operations and Policies Manual that will help you manage yourMetro BurgerSMfranchise efficiently and profitably.
• Onsite support and additional training provided at yourMetro BurgerSMfranchise during your grand opening period.
• Approved sources of supply that ensure your ingredients and products meet the highest standards for quality and taste.
• Computerized POS and inventory management systems specifically designed for the operation of your_Metro BurgerSM_franchise.
• Frequent customer programs including our exclusive"clubMETRO."
• Proven advertising and marketing programs for use in your area.
• A corporate support team dedicated to your success.

"American consumers take their burgers seriously. It may be one area of foodservice where they are less willing to cut back, despite the current economic environment, They expect to pay more for a higher-quality, better burger, and are willing to do so because the value proposition is heightened." *~ Darren Tristano, EVP at Technomic.*

Join Our Team!

If you are ready to consider owning your ownMetro BurgerSMfranchise, please complete the Request Information Form below. We will contact you within 24 hours to begin sharing information with you.

Single-Unit and Area Developer Opportunities Available

Please note this franchise is accepting leads from non-registration states and WI ONLY. Interested parties should have at least $100,000 to invest.