Press Room
Burgerville is committed to fresh, local and sustainable offerings. Initiatives such as our corporate-wide purchase of wind power credits, recycling of used cooking oil into biodiesel and our composting and recycling programs are based around the belief, and the experience, that it is good business to adopt practices that are good for the local community and environment.
The following list provides current news items
Restaurants Adopt Green Practices to Help Rein in Customers and Cut Costs
Burgerville was featured in an article discussing restaurants around the nation that include sustainable practices in their operations. Our Fresh Asparagus Spears, Walla Walla Sweet Onion Rings and Country Natural Beef were highlighted as a few of our delicious and fresh, local, sustainable offerings.
Nation’s Restaurant News
August 24, 2010
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Burgerville Introduces Albacore and Summer Slaw Combo
You can eat for a cause at Burgerville. Proceeds from our latest limited time offer menu item, the Ale Battered Albacore and Summer Slaw, will go toward the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation. Read this article to learn more about how Burgerville is working to create self-reliant communities by partnering with Community Champions like Jamie Emerson, executive brewmaster at Full Sail Brewing Company.
QSR Web
August 17, 2010
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HAVE IT YOUR WAY: REGIONAL CHAINS FEED BURGER HUNGER
Burgerville has been named as one of the top 15 most prominent burger chains in the United States by MSNBC! Take a look at this article, which features Burgerville’s commitment to supporting self-reliant communities and local sourcing.
MSNBC
July 30, 2010
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WALLA WALLA ONIONS GAIN FOOTHOLD IN RESTAURANTS
It’s that time of year again, and Walla Walla Sweet Onion Rings are back! Did you know that the Walla Walla Sweet Onion is growing a following in the foodservice sector? Check out this article from The Packer to read more about this delicious veggie.
The Packer
July 10, 2010
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Burgerville Launches Latest Seasonal LTOs
We hope your taste buds are ready, because July is all about delicious food! Not only does July mark the return of your favorite Walla Walla Sweet Onion Rings, but our Fresh Raspberry Milkshakes, Smoothies and Lemonade are back too! We have also introduced our latest Community Champion’s limited time offer, the Roasted Turkey & Cherry Chutney Wrap. Check out this article on QSR Web for more information, and visit us today before these items run out!
QSR Web
July 9, 2010
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Burgerville TV: Branding Plus Cause Support
Check out this article on MediaPost Publications, which gives more insight into our YouTube Channel! Burgerville TV is hosted by our CEO, Jeff Harvey, and combines our message of serving fresh, local, sustainable food with the support of community efforts that contribute to the accessibility of sustainable food.
MediaPost Publications
July 6, 2010
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Burgerville Spreads Its Message on YouTube
We have our own YouTube Channel, BurgervilleTV! Be sure to stop by to learn more about our commitment to fresh, local, sustainable products, and check out this article in The Columbian to learn more!
The Columbian
June 30, 2010
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Burgerville Launches Rewards Program
Get ready from some delicious rewards-we have introduced the Burgerville Card, which acts as a rewards card and a gift card. With your Burgerville Card, you will earn one point for every dollar you spend at Burgerville. Be sure to register your card online and you’ll be on your way to earning points that you can redeem for rewards like a free Tillamook Cheeseburger, or you can donate points to a featured charity. It is our way of saying thank you to all of our loyal guests. Stop by a Burgerville location for more details and to pick one up!
Columbian
June 15, 2010
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Country Natural Beef Co-Op Works on Sustaining Oregon Cattle Ranchers
We love our Country Natural Beef ranching families! Read this article to learn more about this extraordinary ranching co-op that provides 100% natural, fresh, never frozen beef to Burgerville!
The Oregonian
June 9, 2010
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Burgerville Signs on to Sponsor Portland Timbers
We have announced our partnership with the Portland Timbers! Next season, you will be able to cheer on the Major League Soccer team with a Burgerville burger in hand! Read more about the partnership and the team here.
The Columbian
June 9, 2010
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Burgerville Launches New Sandwich to Benefit School Program
Be sure to come try the Grilled Coho Salmon Sandwich, inspired by our newest Community Champion, Cynthia Nims. Proceeds will benefit Eat. Think. Grow., a sponsored project of the Portland Schools Foundation that teaches kids the value of food and nutrition through sustainable learning gardens!
QSR Web
June 4, 2010
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Grilled Coho Salmon Sandwich Arrives at Burgerville
Our latest gourmet menu offering, the Grilled Coho Salmon Sandwich, will have you coming back for more! Check out this article to find out how our current Community Champion, Cynthia Nims, inspired this dish, and how purchasing the sandwich will support Eat. Think. Grow., a sponsored project of the Portland Schools Foundation.
Portland Food and Drink
June 3, 2010
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The Future of Compostable Packaging for QSRs
Hey, those Ecotainer cups are compostable! Find out what Burgerville is doing to play a part in the future of composting and recycling at quick service restaurants.
QSR Web
June 1, 2010
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At Burgerville, Fast Food with a Side of Eco-Friendliness
At Burgerville we are serving with love. Our restaurant culture and commitment to fresh local and sustainable food was reviewed by the Boston Globe. Check out this article to discover the ins-and-outs of our restaurant, including our company philosophy, gourmet menu items, and the new receipt program.
Boston Globe
May 26, 2010
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Burgerville Receipts Provide Order’s Nutrition Info
Keep the receipt! Find out how we’re helping our guests take control of their food choices and make sure that they feel satisfied and empowered when they eat at Burgerville.
MediaPost Publications
May 19, 2010
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Food Served with a Side of Smarts
The company-wide launch of our Nutricate program was covered by the local news!
Columbian
May 18, 2010
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Burgerville Brings Back Popular Asparagus Spears
Back by popular demand, our Golden Fried Asparagus Spears will make you want to eat your veggies! Check out this article to find out where we source our asparagus and how we make these spears so delicious.
Portland Food and Drink
May 11, 2010
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The 10 Most Innovative People
Our President and CEO, Jeff Harvey, was named one of QSR Magazine’s Top 10 Innovators in 2009 for furthering Burgerville’s commitment to sustainability through unique and innovative concepts.
QSR Magazine
May 10, 2010
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Meals on Wheels
The Burgerville Nomad is at it again! This time our mobile kitchen was featured in an article about the growing popularity of restaurants across the country introducing kitchens with wheels. Check out our homepage or Twitter account for the latest details on where you can catch the Nomad.
Restaurant Hospitality
May 1, 2010
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Burgerville Community Champion on Newschannel 8 At Sunrise
See KGW’s Drew Carney and Burgerville Community Champion Lucy Neilson at Zenger Farm discussing the benefits of sustainable farming, as well as how the Crispy Onion and Spinach Turkey Burger is raising money for the farm. Drew and Lucy even spent quality time with one of the farm’s chickens!
KGW Sunrise with Drew Carney
April 22, 2010
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Nation’s Restaurant News Selects 2010 MenuMasters
Burgerville has won the Menu Trendsetter category of the 2010 Nation’s Restaurant News MenuMasters Awards! We’re thrilled to be recognized for including fresh, local and sustainable ingredients in our delicious seasonal items.
Nation’s Restaurant News
April 21, 2010
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Burgerville Ties Menu LTOs to Community Programs
Who says beef patties get to have all the fun? Our new Crispy Onion & Spinach Turkey Burger is packed with quality ingredients and delicious flavors! Check out this BurgerBusiness article to find out what comes on our new burger and learn more about our latest Community Champion, Lucy Neilson, and her charity of choice, Zenger Farm!
BurgerBusiness.com
April 13, 2010
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The Many Faces of Dieting
Find out how we’re getting it right through our commitment to purchasing local ingredients!
Restaurant Business
April 7, 2010
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Burgerville Gets National Exposure
Columbian
September 1, 2009
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Burger Chain’s Health-Care Recipe
Sarah Needleman
The Wall Street Journal
August 31, 2009
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Some Burger Joints Add Wine to the Menu
A few quick service restaurants are trying out wine and beer offerings, including us. This article, written by the Associated Press, discusses our wine and beer pilot program at the Salmon Creek Burgerville.
Denver Post
July 31, 2009
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Burgerville Tests Nutrition Data on Receipts
How are we continuing innovation within the restaurant industry? We’re now printing nutritional information specific to each guest’s meal on the back of the receipts at our MLK location!
Nation’s Restaurant News
August 25, 2009
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Taking Burgerville To The Streets
We’re on the move! Read about our mobile kitchen, The Burgerville Nomad, and find out how you can stay up-to-date on its whereabouts.
Marketing Daily
July 31, 2009
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“Green” Burgers Help Burgerville Carve Sustainable Niche
Want to know how we’re making a difference in the Pacific Northwest one burger at a time? This article covers it all from our recycling and composting programs to our partnerships with local businesses.
Reuters
August 5, 2009
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Burgerville’s New Food Cart – Nomad
Blogger Geoff Kleinman met with our CEO Jeff Harvey to discuss the Burgerville Nomad on launch day. Check out the video interview at the end of the blog posting for the full scoop!
OnPDX
July 24, 2009
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Burgerville Nomad Opens for Business
Paul Suarez of the Columbian followed the Burgerville Nomad around on launch day, reporting from the front line. Check out the video interview with CEO Jeff Harvey.
Columbian
July 23, 2009
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Local Burger Chain Goes Mobile with Food Cart, Twitter Account
The Burgerville Nomad’s first stop on launch day: KATU’s studio where the anchors enjoyed fresh, local food from Burgerville.
KATU.com
July 23, 2009
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Burgerville Goes Mobile with Food Truck
Burgerville’s got a mobile restaurant! Oregonian’s Allan Brettman is the first to report on the Burgerville Nomad.
Oregonian
July 21, 2009
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Burgers — From Humble to Haute
We’re featured in Wine News for offering guests the ability to pair wine with our new gourmet offerings at our Salmon Creek location.
Wine News
July/August, 2009
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Burgerville Breaks with Tradition, Broadens Quick-Serve Horizons
Blogger Marc Hinton met with CEO Jeff Harvey at our Salmon Creek location to taste test our new gourmet menu items as well as our local wine and beer selection.
Wine Bytes (Oregonian)
July 12, 2009
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When Good Twitters Go Bad
In this article, we’re highlighted as a company that “connects” with our Twitter followers, aka you, our guests.
Oregon Business
June 2009
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Burgerville Puts People First
This article, written by our very own Chief Cultural Officer, Jack Graves, discusses our commitment to Burgerville employees.
Employers Web Magazine
May/June, 2009
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Burgerville Offers Seasonal Treats
Our gourmet seasonal menu items have been reviewed! Read this glowing description of the atmosphere and food at our Salmon Creek location.
Columbian
May 15, 2009
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Burgerville + Beer + Twitter = Excellent
Blogger and avid tweeter, Aaron, shares his experience at one of our tweetups, put together by Burgerville’s Twitter followers.
OurPDXNetwork
May 15, 2009
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Chain Builds on Family Legacy
Take a step back in time as this article reflects on the history of Burgerville, dating back to the beginning in the early 1960s.
Portland Business Journal
May 15, 2009
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Holland Chairman Recognized for Commitment
Tom Mears, chairman of The Holland, Inc., is recognized in this article for his receipt of the Vancouver Rotary Club’s 2009 Vocational Service Award. We’re very proud of Tom!
Columbian
May 6, 2009
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Yes, Beer Can Be Innovative
This article in the Vancouver Business Journal’s blog Just Business features us as an innovative company for doing what other American fast food chains haven’t done before, serve alcohol.
Vancouver Business Journal
May 1, 2009
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Burgerville Brings Beer to the Menu
We’ve added a different flavor to our menu. Read the story behind our decision to pilot the sale of wine and beer at our Salmon Creek location.
QSR Magazine
May 1, 2009
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Burgerville Expands Fresh, Local Quick-Service Concept
Something new is going on at Burgerville and The Packer has the inside scoop. Find out what we’re doing direct from our President and CEO, Jeff Harvey, who is quoted in this article about our new approach to fast food.
The Packer
April 17, 2009
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It May Even Beat Blackberry Shakes
We’re excited about our new wine and beer offerings at our Salmon Creek location and so is this blogger.
Oregonian
April 9, 2009
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I Just Composted at Burgerville…And it Felt Good!
Read about our recycling and composting program!
Willamette Week
March 27, 2009
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Burgerville Entices Choosy Diners
We’re featured for our new offerings of gourmet food at prices guests can afford.
The Columbian
March 22, 2009
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Can Burgerville Bring the Local Food Movement to the Masses?
Our new gourmet menu items and local, sustainable ingredients are highlighted on Fast Company’s Web site.
Fast Company
March 18, 2009
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Local Sourcing: Bringing it Home
We’re featured as an “inspiration” to restaurant chains for successfully incorporating local sourcing and seasonal menu items. And, our Chief Cultural Officer, Jack Graves, is quoted on how Burgerville is raising the bar for quick service restaurants.
Chain Leader
March 1, 2009
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