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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

Burgerville’s 50th anniversary tour to celebrate Community’s longstanding support

Vancouver, Wash. (May, 2011) – Burgerville, a longstanding tradition in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is celebrating 50 years of serving the Northwest. In commemoration, each of the company’s locations will host a party to thank past and present employees, partners, customers and the community.

Burgerville opened its first restaurant in Vancouver, Wash., in 1961, and its mission from the beginning was to serve local communities and treat people with love and respect. More than 50 years later, Burgerville has grown to 39 locations, employing 1,500 and supporting numerous neighboring businesses and farmers.

During the last 50 years, Burgerville has:

  • Spent more than $200 million with local companies, creating a market for hundreds of regional farms, orchards and ranches
  • Donated in excess of $4 million to more than 22,000 local charities
  • Served more than 80 million guests
  • Developed more than 65,000 employees
  • Converted to 100 percent renewable wind power
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 18.2 million pounds annually

“We are dedicated to doing business locally, responsibly and sustainably and thank our community, partners, farmers and customers for helping us arrive at this milestone,” said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. “However, rather than reveling in our accomplishments, we prefer to look at the last 50 years as preparation for all we need to accomplish in the next half-century.”

Celebrations by Location:

Burgerville’s signature 50th anniversary parties will take place throughout spring, summer and fall. Each location will host restaurant-specific events including a Heritage Menu on the day of the party, offering six menu items at reduced prices.

The Heritage Menu includes:

  • .89 cent original hamburger
  • .99 cent original cheeseburger
  • $1.49 beef cheeseburger
  • .79 cent small fries
  • .79 cent small drink
  • $1.29 small milkshake (strawberry, chocolate or vanilla)

Following is the 2011 restaurant celebration calendar:

May 14: 2975 NE Hogan Dr., Gresham OR 97030
May 21: 7401 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98664 & 9909 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686
May 28: 8671 N Ivanhoe, Portland, OR 97203 & 4229 NE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97230
June 18: 13309 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686
June 25: 10903 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98662 & 3504 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
July 9: 8218 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220 & 2200 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
July 16: 118 W Third Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 & 6700 NE 162nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682
July 23: 217 W Main St. PO Box 959, Battle Ground, WA 98604 & 1122 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
July 30: 307 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98660 & 518 NE Third Ave., Camas, WA 98607
August 6: 1135 NE MLK Blvd., Portland, OR 97232 & 2401 NE Cornell Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124
August 13: 1900 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045 & 600 W Main St., Kelso, WA 98626
August 20: 429 SE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97233 & 909 SW First Ave., Canby, OR 97013
August 27: 11900 SW Canyon Rd., Beaverton, OR 97005 & 615 E Main St., Monmouth, OR 97361
September 10: 19119 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie, OR 97267 & 3432 SE 25th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
September 17: 1245 NW 185th Ave., Aloha, OR 97006 & 15650 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97035
September 24: 11704 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98684 & 2514 Portland Rd., Newberg, OR 97132
October 1: 16211 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97236 & 16416 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98683
October 8: 9385 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005 & 8320 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Vancouver, WA 98662
October 15: 715 S Columbia River Hwy., St. Helens, OR 97051 & 1120 Lewis River Rd., Woodland, WA 98674
October 22: 2310 Santiam Highway SE, Albany, OR 97322 & 818 Harrison Ave., Centralia, WA 98531
October 29: 18350 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068

Oregon Sustainability Winners Honored at Future Energy Conference

PORTLAND – Governor John Kitzhaber and the Oregon Sustainability Board honored six companies and non-profit organizations for their commitment to sustainable business practices at the Future Energy Conference on April 13th.

Burgerville was chosen as the winner in the large business category. Northwoods Nursery received the award in the small business category. The NGO/Government awards go to the Corvallis School District, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, First Alternative Co-op and the Port of Portland.

“We are working hard to rebuild Oregon’s economy so that is truly sustainable, and these pioneering companies and organizations are strong examples of how we can achieve this,” said Governor Kitzhaber.

The awards recognized organizations that had taken dramatic and comprehensive steps to incorporate sustainability into their operations and set themselves up as examples for other organizations of their type and size. Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown, who chairs the Oregon Sustainability Board, joined Governor Kitzhaber in handing out the honors.

“It is truly an honor to recognize these organizations for their outstanding efforts in supporting Oregon’s economy while reducing the impact on the environment,” Secretary of State Kate Brown said. “These private and government groups are real innovators for the future and their work should inspire us all to live more sustainable lives both at work and at home. All the winners deserve our deepest gratitude.”

In2006, then Governor Ted Kulongoski issued an Executive Order directed the then Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) [now known as Business Oregon] to establish an awards program to promote and advance the inclusion of sustainable practices in government and the private sector.

Large Business Award Winner-Burgerville

Burgerville is a quick-service restaurant company with 39 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, giving customers fresh, great-tasting food with a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond serving locally grown berries, all-natural beef, Walla Walla Sweet onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing accessible healthcare for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their total energy use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling.

 

Visit Burgerville to Feed the Earth April 20th

Visit Burgerville on Wednesday, April 20th and support EarthShare. EarthShare Oregon and EarthShare Washington support over 100 environmental nonprofit member groups who protect places for wildlife, keep people healthy, and reduce global warming.

We’ll make a donation for every guest transaction Wednesday - and, if you use your Burgerville Card and purchase any Fresh Strawberry item, we’ll make an additional donation on your behalf. Join us to feed your family - and feed the Earth.

Visit Burgerville to Support United Way Wednesday

Visit any Burgerville restaurant on Wednesday, March 30th and we’ll make a donation to each community’s United Way chapter. Every guest visit counts - come by and make any purchase and you’ll be helping others in your local community! United Way and Burgerville know that healthy, educated and empowered communities thrive. Stop by and be counted.

Thanks to our amazing guests, Burgerville donated $2200 to Work for Art by visiting on Feed the Arts day March 10th.

Dear Burgerville Guests

March 05, 2011

Recently you may have heard that the 307 E. Mill Plain Blvd Burgerville location is closing. This restaurant has been an iconic spot for both Burgerville and the Vancouver community and we know many of our guests have strong memories associated with this location, as do we. However, as this restaurant closes, in its place will be a new mixed-use space we are confident will help with the revitalization of downtown Vancouver.

We have been working closely with the restaurant’s employees, guests and the Vancouver community to ensure the transition is well-planned and flawlessly executed. All employees of this location are being offered employment opportunities at other locations.

We have sold the property to Prestige Development, which owns the rest of the block adjacent to the restaurant property. In the restaurant’s place the Vancouver community will now have a significant development project that will bring construction jobs, new permanent employers, and new residents to the downtown area. The $16 million project will feature more than 100 apartments, and 7,000 square feet of retail space, with the possibility of a co-op grocery store, deli and coffee shop.

Burgerville’s corporate headquarters have been in downtown Vancouver for 50 years and we are committed to the growth and success of the city. Over the years we have partnered with the City of Vancouver to improve its economic and business climate including supporting Propstra Square at Esther Short Park and the Glockenspiel (bell tower) and providing funding for the baseball field at Hudson’s Bay High School and a number of area swimming pools including the Parsley Center pool.

Burgerville has always been dedicated to healthy and thriving communities, and we believe that this new development will help bring a renaissance to downtown Vancouver and ultimately benefit the community’s residents, local businesses, and Burgerville as well.

Sincerely,

Jeff Harvey
President and CEO of Burgerville

Open Letter to our Guests from Jeff Harvey

02/18/11

Dear Burgerville Community Guests,

We appreciate any concerns you may have about The Oregonian’s article about our Burgerville restaurant in Beaverton and thank you for taking an active interest in your community, and our environment.

As part of our lease renewal discussions at our Beaverton Burgerville location, we expressed to our landlord and property owner, Weil Enterprises, our concerns for the limitations of the property, including the size, parking, and limitations to our ability to serve guests.

Our commitment to preserving the sustainability of our communities will remain in the forefront of any decisions made regarding this situation.

We are partnering with the property owner and many city and state departments to explore all options for our Beaverton Burgerville to meet the needs of the community. Our guests have requested more ways to access this location (such as increased dining room space, drive-thru, bike-thru, and outside dining). The current site was developed in 1969, and the community - and their needs - has grown tremendously since that time.

We will not act on any option that risks environmental impacts that all stakeholders (City of Beaverton, the Army Corp of Engineers, the Department of State Lands, Clean Water Services and the DEQ) agree cannot be appropriately mitigated.

The Beaverton Burgerville has been in this location for over 40 years. We love this location and the community, and are committed to exploring options to be there for another 40 years.

Sincerely,

Jeff Harvey

President/CEO, Burgerville

Local Mushroom Items Are Back

February 8th was a good day for mushrooms! Two new items featuring local Yamhill Mushroom Company mushrooms made a comeback on the Burgerville menu. The Roasted Portobello Focaccia Sandwich features a Portobello roasted in garlic and olive oil and topped with provolone cheese, caramelized red onion, lettuce and garlic aioli. Served on a toasted herb focaccia bun with sundried tomato spread. Hand battered, Panko breaded Portobello Wedges fried to a golden brown- popular last year - are also back. For a limited time now through early March, 2011.

Burgerville Unveils Three New Menu Items

Not only have we heated up the menu with Senen’s Breakfast Burrito, we’ve added even more spice with our Green Chile Cheddar Egg Sandwich and the Spiced Cranberry Chicken Sandwich. The Green Chile Cheddar Egg Sandwich features a roasted poblano pepper, Tillamook white cheddar, and one cage-free fried egg served on a toasted bagel or English muffin. Our limited time offer Spiced Cranberry Chicken Sandwich features a tender, antibiotic-free chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a tangy spiced cranberry sauce made with Clearwater Cranberries, served on a toasted three seed bun.
QSR Web
November 10, 2010
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Local Chef Brings Magic to Burgerville’s Breakfast Menu

Burgerville’s newest permanent addition to the breakfast menu, Senen’s Breakfast Burrito, was inspired by Senen Garcia, general manager of the Monmouth Burgerville restaurant and a member of Burgerville’s Chef Council. The burrito features Tillamook white cheddar, cage-free eggs, chopped sausage and fresh in-house salsa fresca, wrapped together in a ten-inch tortilla.
Portland Food and Drink
November 10, 2010
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Burgerville Goes Rogue

…with Rogue Creamery, that is. If you haven’t had the chance to try our latest limited time offer menu item, come in and have a taste of the Echo Mountain Blue Burger. This tasty burger is inspired by our latest Community Champion, Rogue Creamery’s Master Cheesemaker, Ig Vella,  and features Rogue Creamery’s Echo Mountain Blue Cheese and red pepper aioli on top of a toasted sweet onion bun. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cheese Education Foundation.
Portland Food and Drink
September 28, 2010
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Burgerville Partners with Pactiv

We are excited about our partnership with Pactiv to supply Burgerville’s milkshake and smoothie cups and lids. Sustainability is a journey, and Burgerville is committed to evaluating and introducing new advancements in sustainable practices into our restaurants. Pactiv has reevaluated their typical hauling system and produced a new form of packaging called “The Perfect Cube” that increases efficiency. With this dynamic innovation, all boxes are the same size so trucks are packed to their maximum capacity. As a result, they make fewer trips to deliver their products to us and other customers. Thank you, Pactiv, for helping us “think outside the box” and take another step to decrease our waste stream and our carbon footprint.

Consumer Reports Ranks Fast-Food Burgers

Thanks to you, we were rated as the fourth best-tasting burger chain in the United States by Consumer Reports magazine! We appreciate your continued support and commitment to Burgerville. Read the full scoop here.
Nation’s Restaurant News
September 7, 2010
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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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Burgerville Guests will help EarthShare Thursday, April 19th

“Feed the Earth” on Thursday by eating at any Burgerville; purchases benefit 90+ environmental nonprofits

VANCOUVER, Wash. (April 3, 2012) On Thursday, April 19th, eating at Burgerville won’t just feed you; it will also feed 90+ environmental nonprofits around the Pacific Northwest. For anyone who visits any of Burgerville’s 38 locations on Thursday, April 19th, Burgerville will donate a percentage of sales to EarthShare Oregon and EarthShare Washington to fund environmental nonprofit member groups who protect places for wildlife, keep people healthy, and reduce global warming.
Additionally, Burgerville cardholders who make a purchase before 11 a.m. with their rewards card will generate another five cents for EarthShare.

Burgerville’s partnership day is just one way Burgerville gives back to EarthShare; its 1,200+ employees have donated tens of thousands of dollars to EarthShare and its members this year through Burgerville’s employee giving campaign. That campaign makes it easy for any Burgerville worker to give to EarthShare, United Way, and Work for Art.

“Burgerville strives to find innovative ways to promote a sustainable community, and a sustainable environment, making our partnership with EarthShare a natural fit,” said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. “Earthshare works to connect people and organizations with effective ways to support critical environmental causes and we are honored to contribute to their efforts.”

For a list of Burgerville locations visit http://www.burgerville.com/find-a-restaurant.

About EarthShare
EarthShare Oregon and EarthShare Washington are federations made up of dozens of environmental groups dedicated to providing Pacific Northwest employees a simple way to support conservation and healthy communities. EarthShare partners with hundreds of businesses to offer the convenience of workplace giving. EarthShare is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from the mission “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com

In Remembrance of Visionary Leader Doc Hatfield

Long-time partner and friend to Burgerville Doc Hatfield, co-founder of Country Natural Beef, passed away March 20th at his home in Sisters, Oregon. Doc was a visionary leader in raising cattle naturally and sustainably. Doc dreamed of having the co-op’s natural beef accessible to more and more people. We’re proud we were his partner to make this possible. Burgerville is proud to serve 100% Country Natural Beef and preserve Doc’s legacy. Visit CountryNaturalBeef.com to learn more about the values Doc stood for and the Country Natural Beef story.

Remembrance

Doc Hatfield 74, passed away on March 20th, 2012 at his home with family in Sisters, Oregon after a three-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

He was born March 17th of 1938 in Roseburg Oregon to Dale and Norma Hatfield. He married his life long partner Connie Hatfield on March 10, 1963 in Arvada, Colorado. He did undergraduate work at Oregon State University, and received his Doctorate in Veterinary medicine at Colorado State University in 1962.

He learned his work ethic on his Uncle’s ranch in Douglas County, and applied it throughout his life. After veterinary school he moved to Enterprise, Oregon and practiced. Then two years were spent as a Captain in the army in Ft. Worth Texas. Then he and Connie built a veterinary practice and bought a ranch in Victor Montana. In 1976 they moved with their two children to what became Hatfield’s High Desert Ranch in Brothers, Oregon. He loved managing grass in a way that was environmentally sustainable, and had a passion for doing it well. He enjoyed working the ranch with his children Travis and Becky. He and Connie established a bull program on the ranch.

In 1986 Doc and Connie founded Country Natural Beef with 14 other ranch families in the ranch house in Brothers. For 25 years they enjoyed building Country Natural Beef with the many ranch families, and a talented team. They truly enjoyed making lasting relationships with everyone throughout the supply chain, from the family ranches, to the feedlot, packing house, retail stores, and end consumers. Doc visited with many of these people at the 25th anniversary of the Co-op at the ranch in August of last year. Doc met challenges as opportunities. He had a habit of meeting each day with a positive attitude, and it was apparent to everyone he came in contact with. He also enjoyed telling and hearing a good story.

After getting cancer one of the goals he had was to ride a different motorcycle over 100 miles an hour in all the western states west of the Mississippi. He made it to Montana, Texas, Nevada, California, Oregon and South Dakota.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 49 years Connie Hatfield, son Travis Hatfield and wife Cynthia, daughter Becky Hyde and husband Taylor, grandchildren Cheyenne Hatfield, Lizzie Hyde, Jack Hyde, Henry Hyde, Levi Hyde and Maggie Hatfield.

Because of the good celebration of life and friendship in August, the family will be having a private family memorial on the ranch in Brothers, and putting Doc to rest on the land that he loved in the presence of the family that he loved. The family would like to thank all the good friends that shared his life. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the High Desert Museum, in memory of Doc, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, Oregon 97702.

Burgerville supports United Way with all day partnership

Percentage of sales from all 38 restaurants goes to United Way

Portland, OR – United Way of the Columbia-Willamette will receive a percentage of sales from all 38 Burgerville locations on Thursday, March 29 to support the nonprofit’s work to advance the common good and create a better life for all. The fundraising event is part of Burgerville’s annual employee giving campaign, which United Way has been involved in for many years.

United Way’s focus is on education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality life.

“One organization can’t solve the Portland-Vancouver area’s tough issues alone,” said Keith Thomajan, President and CEO of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. That’s why United Way works with people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources to get the job done. Burgerville, a local company with committed employees, supportive leadership and loyal customers is a perfect partner for us. We are appreciative of their support and excited about working together on March 29.”

“Working with local organizations committed to making a difference in health, education and quality of life is an important core value of our company and integral in creating sustainable, thriving communities,” said Jeff Harvey, President and CEO of Burgerville. “We know our customers will join us in supporting United Way.”

Harvey said Burgerville cardholders who make a purchase before 11 a.m. will generate another 5 cents for the program.

Burgerville has 38 locations in Oregon and SW Washington, 31 of which are in the Portland/Vancouver area, where United Way of the Columbia-Willamette works. Contributions from Burgerville locations outside of the four county regions of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties in Oregon and Clark County in southwest Washington will go to the local United Way affiliates.

Employees of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette will visit a number of Burgerville locations on March 29th to thank guests and answer any questions about United Way’s work in education, income and health in the community. For more than 35 years, Burgerville and United Way have partnered together to raise money for local communities and people in need.

To find a Burgerville location visit http://burgerville.com/find-a-restaurant/.

Follow United Way of the Columbia-Willamette:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/UnitedWayPDX
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayPDX
Blog: http://uwcw.blogspot.com
Online: http://www.unitedway-pdx.org

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from the mission “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

About United Way
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is working to advance the common good in the four-county Portland/Vancouver area by focusing on the basics we all need for success:  education, income, and health. We all win when children succeed in school, families are financially stable and independent, and people have good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. By working together we can create opportunities for a better life and create a stronger community. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Visit www.unitedway-pdx.org.

BURGERVILLE CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER WITH TRIBUTE TIMBER JOEY MILKSHAKES AND SMOOTHIES

Buy-One-Get-One on Opening Day, Mon., March 12

Vancouver, Wash. (March 5, 2012) – Once again, Burgerville is showing its team spirit with the return of its Timber Joey Milkshake, created in honor of the Major League Soccer (MLS) team, the Portland Timbers, and its lumberjack mascot, Timber Joey. The Timber Joey Milkshake — as well as Timber Joey Smoothies— will return on March 12 and be offered as a buy-one-get-one-free item on opening day.

“We are proud to be a founding partner of the Timbers and look for every opportunity to support the team’s efforts, both off and on the field,” said Cathy Miller, director of marketing for Burgerville. “Burgerville, along with our guests, is eager for the upcoming season and looks forward to the excitement the team brings to our community.” 

The Timber Joey Milkshake and Smoothies were created in celebration of the Portland Timbers and are tribute menu items named after the team’s mascot. The green treat features OREO Cookies and mint with Sunshine Dairy ice cream or YoCream nonfat frozen yogurt. 

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel, and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

BURGERVILLE TO FEED THE ARTS BY DONATING PERCENT OF SALES TO “WORK FOR ART” ON MARCH 8

Non-profit provides financial support to more than 80 vital arts and culture organizations serving the Northwest region

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Feb. 28, 2012) – On Thursday, Mar. 8, Burgerville,  a long-standing tradition in Oregon and Southwest Washington, will donate 1.5 percent of all sales that day to Work for Art, a non-profit that supports arts and culture services throughout the Northwest region. Additionally, Burgerville cardholders who make a purchase before 11 a.m. will generate another 5 cents for the program.

 “Burgerville is committed to giving back to the communities where we live, work and serve. Our partnership with Work for Art gives us an opportunity to do just that,” said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. “Work for Art funds more than 80 vital arts and culture organizations each year, and they are an important part of keeping the arts alive in the Pacific Northwest.”

This isn’t the only way Burgerville is giving back to Work for Art; Burgerville employees can also personally donate money to the non-profit through Burgerville’s employee giving campaign. Burgerville believes art and creative vitality are essential to thriving communities and Work for Art perfectly embodies this message.

Burgerville will host two more partnership days with their other payroll-giving partners this year.  On March 29, a percent of sales will be donated to the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, and on April 29, sales will benefit EarthShare of Oregon and Washington.
For a list of Burgerville locations visit http://www.burgerville.com/find-a-restaurant.

About Work for Art
Donations to Work for Art’s Community Fund and Arts Education Fund provide grants to more than 80 vital arts and culture organizations every year – encompassing dance, visual arts, music, literary arts, media arts, theater, cultural arts, and arts education.  100% of all donations to Work for Art are passed through to these organizations – no administrative fees are deducted.  These groups provide:  Thousands of arts education experiences every year in our schools; Partnerships with the clients of more than 100 health and social service agencies; as well as thousands of performances and events in our neighborhoods and communities. Gifts from employees and other individuals are matched dollar-for-dollar by a challenge fund.  Those who give $60 or more to Work for Art will be thanked with an Arts Card, providing 2-for-1 tickets at hundreds of arts and culture events.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick-service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great-tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com

Woodland Chamber Names Burgerville 2011 Business of the Year

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BRIAN GRANT FOUNDATION RECEIVES $54,000 FROM BURGERVILLE RECORDS

Inaugural Project’s Proceeds Benefit Parkinson’s Community

(Portland, OR) —– During halftime of Wednesday night’s Trail Blazers game, Burgerville Chairman Tom Mears and CEO Jeff Harvey accompanied by songwriter and album creator Rob Barteletti and Blue Canoe Media project manager Michael Davis presented former NBA power forward Brian Grant a check for $54,000 for his foundation. This donation represented the proceeds from the sale of “Shakers’ Sessions” CDs, the first album presented on Burgerville Records new music label.

“My foundation reassures newly diagnosed Parkinson’s patients that they are not alone,” said Grant, who was diagnosed in 2008 with early onset Parkinson’s at 36. “We’re here to help them and their caregivers live their lives to the fullest and Burgerville’s generous donation will provide us with essential support to achieve our goals.”

“The vitality of the creative force in our communities is critical to sustainable, thriving communities. Bringing together this creative force (through the release of the Shakers’ Sessions CD) to support an incredible community cause is what BV Records is all about,” shared Harvey.

Monies were raised from the sales of the CDs and from a percentage of one-day sales of holiday shakes and smoothies during December.

“Many of us in the Burgerville family have been affected by Parkinson’s,” explained Harvey. “On behalf of our customers and our entire team, we are so pleased to present this gift to the Brian Grant Foundation.”

The mission of the Brian Grant Foundation is to be an informational and inspirational resource for a community of people to live unique and fulfilling lives with Parkinson’s disease. This donation will help the group with its efforts, outreach and programs.

The Foundation’s new website, “PoweringForward.org” helps Parkinson’s patients and caregivers understand and anticipate experiences so they can ask the right questions, get the right answers and take control of their lives. This website is the first place to go after diagnosis to find ways to live with Parkinson’s until there is a cure. Additionally, the Brian Grant Foundation is co-hosting a young onset Parkinson’s symposium with OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon on Saturday, March 17, 2012, titled “Insights & Inspiration”.

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About the Shakers’ Session CD
“The Shakers’ Sessions” is a compilation of Northwest musicians singing songs written by Portland musician, and Parkinson’s patient, Rob Barteletti.  Barteletti recruited Northwest musicians including Storm Large, Pete Droge, Fernando Viciconte, Ian Moore, Mike Coykendall, Casey Neill, Bart Ferguson, Steve Wilkinson, Ken DeRouchie, Rob Stroup, and even one-time student of Barteletti’s at Jesuit High School, Nick Peets. The result is a 12-track collection of roots-oriented, folk-pop-tinged Americana, with each guest vocalist adding their own interpretation to Barteletti’s rustic Americana songwriting style. The CD was produced by Blue Canoe Media.

About The Brian Grant Foundation
Established in 2010, the Brian Grant Foundation supports efforts to build awareness and education of Parkinson’s disease in order to increase earlier diagnosis, educate patients and their families, and provide a viable forum for people affected by Parkinson’s. Its mission is to be an informational and inspirational resource for a community of people to live unique and fulfilling lives with Parkinson’s disease. Recently, the Foundation launched its new website, www.poweringforward.org, designed to support newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers. After playing professional basketball for 12 seasons in the NBA, Brian Grant was diagnosed in November of 2008 at age 36 with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Since, he has become an advocate and an inspiration for those living with PD.
www.briangrant.org
 
About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their energy use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.
 
About Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. Parkinson’s is a loss of cells in the brain that produce dopamine which is a chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals to coordinate movement and gets worse over time. While advancing age remains the greatest risk factor, PD can strike people even under age 30. People have been diagnosed as young as 18. Estimates of the number of people living with the disease vary, but recent research indicates that at least one and a half million people in the United States, and more than five million worldwide, have Parkinson’s. Every day, 195 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

NUTCASE HELMET DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY METRO’S DRIVE LESS SAVE MORE AND BURGERVILLE

Contest Designed to Promote Bike Commuting and Safety Drives More than 400 Entries

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2012) – Burgerville, along with Metro’s Drive Less Save More campaign, announced the winners of the Nutcase Helmet Design Contest on Saturday, Jan. 21. The contest, aimed at promoting alternative methods of transportation, selected eight winners from the more than 400 entries. Winners included:

• Youth grand prize: Ellie Gentry, Portland, Ore.
• Youth first place: Finn Jackson, Vancouver, Wash.
• Youth second place: Anna Liem, Portland, Ore.
• Youth third place: Quinna Hadley, Portland, Ore.
• Adult grand prize: Gabriel Warila, Portland, Ore.
• Adult first place: Amy Levy, Portland, Ore.
• Adult second place: Mary Ann Foy, Portland, Ore.
• Adult third place: Karla Zirbes, Portland, Ore.

Grand prize winners in each category will have their custom helmets made by Nutcase Helmets and received a $50 Burgerville gift card. All other winners received a Nutcase Helmet and a $25 Burgerville gift card. Judges of the entries included representatives from Burgerville, Metro, Nutcase Helmets, Work for Art and KGW’s Matt Zaffino, an avid cyclist, and Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder addressed the crowd at the event.

“It was wonderful to see so many creative entries and people supporting Drive Less Save More’s mission,” said Jeff Harvey, Burgerville president. “This partnership was a natural fit for Burgerville. Metro’s vision of sustainability and livability aligns with our commitment to thriving communities.”

About Metro Drive Less Save More
Metro, the regional government, crosses city limits and county lines to build a resilient economy, keep nature close by and respond to a changing climate. Representing a diverse population of 1.5 million people in 25 cities and three counties, Metro’s directly elected council gives voters a voice in decisions about how the region grows and communities prosper.

About Nutcase Helmets
Founded by Michael Morrow, a former Nike creative director, NUTCASE Helmets demonstrates that beautiful, graphic helmets and high performance safety standards are not mutually exclusive. Headquartered in Portland, Ore., the company designs, creates and sells high-quality, high- aesthetics sports helmets for recreational use in biking, skiing, snowboarding, inline skating, skateboarding and a variety of water sports. Nutcase Helmets encourages all sports enthusiasts to “Love Your Brain.”  For more information visit www.nutcasehelmets.com.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

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BURGERVILLE’S ‘quack attack’ milkshakes and SMOOTHIES ARE BACK; ENJOY GAME DAY cheeseburger specials, TOO!

Ring in the New Year and Rally behind the Ducks in their Quest for Victory

Vancouver, Wash. (Dec. 29, 2011) – Homegrown favorite Burgerville is giving Oregon Duck fans another way to show their pride. Beginning tomorrow, cheer on the Rose Bowl-bound football team by sipping a Quack Attack milkshake or munching on a cheeseburger from locally-owned Burgerville.  The mint milkshakes will be featured at all 38 Burgerville locations through Jan. 9. In addition, on Jan. 2—Rose Bowl game day—Burgerville will offer five original cheeseburgers for $5 and five double beef cheeseburgers for $10 all day, all made with all-natural Country Natural Beef.

“Last year, in honor of the Oregon Ducks playing in the BCS Championships, our restaurants came up with the “Quack Attack” milkshake and smoothie as a new way to celebrate the enormous amount of pride we felt as a community,” said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. “This year, in honor of our Pac 12 champions, we are bringing back the specials, giving Pacific Northwest fans a delicious way to show their Duck spirit.”

Burgerville milkshakes are made with real ice cream from locally-owned Sunshine Dairy Foods of Portland, Ore., and topped with real whipped cream. Guests may also choose to lighten up their choice by selecting a smoothie made with non-fat frozen yogurt from YoCream. The perfect game day treat, Burgerville’s Quack Attack milkshakes and smoothies are available in three sizes – small ($3.45), regular ($4.25), and large ($5.35).

About Burgerville

Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.


VANCOUVER RESIDENT WINS GRAND PRIZE IN BURGERVILLE’S GREAT GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES

WHAT: On Friday, Dec. 9, Vancouver resident Debbie Pratt Israel will be awarded the grand prize, an Alaskan Resort Fishing experience for four, from Burgerville’s Great Giveaway Sweepstakes. Since October, Burgerville has been awarding prizes such as a year’s worth of Tillamook Cheese, a trip to the American Music Awards, and free Burgerville milkshakes for a year.  For a full list of prizes and more information, visit http://burgerville.com/burgerville-card/current-promotion/. 

Pratt Israel says she has been a Burgerville fan since high school, and even asked her husband out on a date at a Burgerville. She’s a frequent customer, and her favorite menu items are the Grilled Chicken Club Salad, Diet Coke and the Chocolate Peppermint Milkshake. She plans to take her husband, brother and father to Ketchikan Alaska for a trip of a lifetime.

WHERE: 7401 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98664

WHEN:  Friday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “Serve with Love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their total electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

Burgerville Shakes It Up on Thursday, December 15 To Benefit The Brian Grant Foundation for Parkinson’s

WHAT: Burgerville is partnering with the Brian Grant Foundation by donating 25 cents of every holiday milkshake and smoothie sold on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 to support those living with Parkinson’s disease. Burgerville’s two holiday flavors are Egg Nog, made with rich Sunshine Dairy egg nog, and Chocolate Peppermint, made with Ghirardelli chocolate syrup and B.G. Reynolds peppermint syrup made with peppermint oil from Willamette and Yakima Valley peppermint.

WHEN: All day Thursday, December 15th, 2011.
All 38 Burgerville restaurants are open by 7 AM and are open until 10 PM or later.

WHERE: All 38 Burgerville restaurants in Oregon and SW Washington. For hours and directions to the Burgerville nearest you, visit Burgerville.com.

MEDIA EVENT: The media is invited to join Brian Grant and the Blazer Dancers at the Convention Center Burgerville near the Rose Garden Arena beginning at 11AM on Thursday.

Giving back to the community never tasted or sounded so good. This special event is in addition to Burgerville’s ongoing Shakers’ Sessions CD sales to help those affected by Parkinson’s. The CD features 12 local artists performing songs by Rob Barteletti, a local singer and songwriter diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. On sale now through December 31st exclusively at Burgerville restaurants, 100% of the profits from the sales of the CD will be donated to the Brian Grant Foundation.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

About The Brian Grant Foundation
Established in 2010, the Brian Grant Foundation supports efforts to build awareness and education of Parkinson’s disease in order to increase earlier diagnosis, educate patients and their families, and provide a viable forum for people affected by Parkinson’s. Its mission is to be an informational and inspirational resource for a community of people to live unique and fulfilling lives with Parkinson’s disease. Recently, the Foundation launched its new website, www.poweringforward.org, designed to support newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers. After playing professional basketball for 12 seasons in the NBA, Brian Grant was diagnosed in November of 2008 at age 36 with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Since, he has become an advocate and an inspiration for those living with PD.

BURGERVILLE WELCOMES THE SEASON WITH HOLIDAY SHAKES AND WARMING COMFORT FOODS

Holiday treats include locally-sourced peppermint and ice cream

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Dec. 5, 2011) – Greet the 2011 holiday season with warm comfort foods and cool treats from locally-owned Burgerville.  The offerings include chili cheeseburgers, chili waffle fries, three-bean chili con carne, golden waffle fries, and chocolate peppermint and egg nog milkshakes and smoothies.  Each of these menu items is available now at Burgerville’s 38 Northwest locations.

Warm Up to Burgerville’s Three Bean Chili Con Carne Menu Items
Winter is the perfect time to warm up with chili menu items. Burgerville’s own chili recipe is made with the following:
• Three kinds of beans – red, pinto and kidney – each harvested by family-owned and operated, Columbia Bean and Produce Company, the oldest processor of beans in Washington State. They have been in business for more than 57 years.
• All natural beef, both ground and in chunks, from the Country Natural Beef co-op of ranches.
• Hearty vegetables, including onions, tomatoes, green bell peppers and fire-roasted green chilies.

Burgerville’s chili is featured on a cheeseburger or on golden waffles fries. It can also be purchased by the cup (3.69) or bowl (4.99). The Chili Cheeseburger is $5.79 and the basket is $8.99. Chili Cheese Waffle Fries are $3.39 for a half order and $5.49 for a full order.

You’ll love the Golden Waffle Fries
These crispy, buttery waffle-cut fries are made with Northwest Gold potatoes harvested from the Columbia Basin and then fried in canola oil to perfection.  These pair wonderfully with a side of Chipotle Mayo, Litehouse Ranch or Burgerville’s signature spread.  Regular orders are $3.39, try a large for $5.29 or upgrade them in a basket meal for $1.50.

Take a Sip of the Season
This time of year, Burgerville features two festive and delicious milkshake and smoothie flavors: Chocolate Peppermint and Egg Nog. Burgerville milkshakes are made with real ice cream from locally-owned Sunshine Dairy Foods of Portland, Ore., and topped with real whipped cream. Guests may also choose to lighten up their choice by selecting a smoothie made with non-fat frozen yogurt from YoCream. Egg Nog milkshakes and smoothies are made with Sunshine Dairy Egg Nog, a traditional style, full-bodied egg nog. Chocolate Peppermint features Ghirardelli chocolate syrup, locally-sourced peppermint syrup from B.G. Reynolds made with peppermint oil from the Yakima and Willamette Valley made by hand in small batches in Portland, OR and real peppermint candies crushed on top.  

The perfect holiday treat, Burgerville’s Egg Nog and Chocolate Peppermint milkshakes and smoothies are available in three sizes – small ($3.39), regular ($4.29), and large ($5.39). 

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural Country Natural Beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their electricity use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

BURGERVILLE DEBUTS BURGERVILLE RECORDS WITH A CD LAUNCH PARTY

First album to benefit Brian Grant Foundation

Vancouver, Wash. (Nov. 11, 2011) – Just one month after the debut of BV Radio, Burgerville is expanding its reach into the local music scene with the launch of Burgerville Records. Burgerville Records’ first album, “Shakers Sessions” will be unveiled at a launch party Tuesday, Nov. 15.

“Shakers Sessions” is a compilation CD benefiting the Brian Grant Foundation. The album was created by local singer and songwriter Rob Barteletti, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002. Wanting to make a benefit album for Parkinson’s patients, Barteletti recruited 12 Northwest vocalists to record the songs he wrote for the CD including Storm Large, Pete Droge, and Mike Coykendall. 
 “Shakers’ Sessions” will be sold exclusively through Burgerville’s 38 restaurants for $10 with 100 percent of profits being donated to the Brian Grant Foundation.

WHAT: Burgerville, the Brian Grant Foundation, and Rob Barteletti will cohost a CD launch party for Burgerville Records’ first album, “Shakers’ Sessions”. The event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: 3 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15

WHERE: Hawthorne Burgerville - 1122 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland

VISUALS: Live music, including Rob Stroup, Steve Wilkinson, and Nick Peets, among others.

AVAILABLE  FOR INTERVIEWS:
• CEO of Burgerville, Jeff Harvey, about why Burgerville is launching this project and his personal passion for music.
• Brian Grant, former Portland Trail Blazer, about the Brian Grant Foundation.
• Rob Barteletti about his creative process and the story of “Shakers’ Sessions.”                            
Last month,  Burgerville launched BV Radio, a unique, in-restaurant radio station that showcases musicians from the Northwest. BV Radio plays at all 38 Burgerville restaurants.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their total energy use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

BURGERVILLE TO HONOR MILITARY FAMILIES WITH THREE DAY VETERANS DAY DONATION EVENT

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Nov 7, 2011) – Burgerville,  a longstanding tradition in Oregon and Southwest Washington, will recognize Veterans Day by donating  a portion of Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger sales to support local families of U.S. servicemen and woman. Partnering with The Salvation Army’s Home Front War Relief Fund, the promotion begins Thursday, Nov. 10 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 12 at all 38 Burgerville locations. Twenty five cents of each Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger sold will go to the Home Front War Relief Fund.

The Salvation Army’s Home Front War Relief Fund provides much needed funds to support families of deployed military with their daily living expenses and financial hardship needs. Families make requests of the Home Front War Relief Fund when they are struggling financially due to deployment of a family’s wage-earner. Families in Oregon and Southwest Washington are eligible for support.
 
“Burgerville’s mission is to serve with love and The Salvation Army’s Home Front War Relief Fund exemplifies this,” said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. “Supporting active duty members by assisting their loved ones not only helps while they are away- it helps make the transition easier when they return home.”

Additional donations to the program will be taken at all of Burgerville’s 38 restaurants. Also, KPAM AM 860 will host a radio telethon—Operation Santa Claus— in December to raise funds for the Home Front War Relief Fund. For a list of Burgerville locations visit http://www.burgerville.com/find-a-restaurant.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 38 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to “serve with love.” Burgerville’s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their total energy use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION SEASON BRINGS BACK FAVORITES TO BURGERVILLE MENU

14-year Relationship with Growers Continues with Addition of River Point Farms

VANCOUVER, Wash. (July, 2011) ?Burgerville is celebrating the Walla Walla Sweet Onion season with the return of its famous onion rings and a new partnership with Walla Walla?s River Point Farms.

?Burgerville has been partnering with the growers in the Walla Walla Valley since 1997,? said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. ?This year we are excited to team up with River Point Farms, which recently built a state-of-the-art facility to store its onions. This will help ensure our Walla Walla onions stay fresh so we can deliver them to our guests in highest quality for the longest possible period of time.?

Burgerville?s Walla Walla Sweet Onion menu items are available during the onion?s growing season, which typically runs from late June through early September, with peak harvest in July.

Everything about the onion rings stays true to Burgerville?s philosophy of using local ingredients. Before they are cooked, the onions are dipped in buttermilk from Portland-based Sunshine Dairy.Their dipping sauce comes from Litehouse, a family-owned, Idaho-based company.

Walla Walla Sweet Onion menu offerings include three or five piece onion rings and Walla Walla Sweet Onion Cheeseburger. Additionally, Walla Walla Caramelized Onion Topping that can be added to any sandwich.

About Burgerville
Burgerville is a quick service restaurant company with 39 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, serving guests fresh, great tasting food from a mission to ?serve with love.? Burgerville?s values extend beyond locally grown berries, all-natural beef, Walla Walla onions and cage-free eggs. At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. The innovative company, established in 1961, is redefining industry norms by providing affordable health care for hourly employees and their dependents, purchasing wind power equal to their total energy use, converting used trans-fat free cooking oil to biodiesel and implementing comprehensive resource stewardship and recycling. For more information about Burgerville, please visit www.burgerville.com.

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Burgerville’s 50th anniversary tour to celebrate Community’s longstanding support

Vancouver, Wash. (May, 2011) – Burgerville, a longstanding tradition in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is celebrating 50 years of serving the Northwest. In commemoration, each of the company’s locations will host a party to thank past and present employees, partners, customers and the community.

Burgerville opened its first restaurant in Vancouver, Wash., in 1961, and its mission from the beginning was to serve local communities and treat people with love and respect. More than 50 years later, Burgerville has grown to 39 locations, employing 1,500 and supporting numerous neighboring businesses and farmers.

During the last 50 years, Burgerville has:

  • Spent more than $200 million with local companies, creating a market for hundreds of regional farms, orchards and ranches
  • Donated in excess of $4 million to more than 22,000 local charities
  • Served more than 80 million guests
  • Developed more than 65,000 employees
  • Converted to 100 percent renewable wind power
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 18.2 million pounds annually

“We are dedicated to doing business locally, responsibly and sustainably and thank our community, partners, farmers and customers for helping us arrive at this milestone,” said Jeff Harvey, president and CEO of Burgerville. “However, rather than reveling in our accomplishments, we prefer to look at the last 50 years as preparation for all we need to accomplish in the next half-century.”

Celebrations by Location:

Burgerville’s signature 50th anniversary parties will take place throughout spring, summer and fall. Each location will host restaurant-specific events including a Heritage Menu on the day of the party, offering six menu items at reduced prices.

The Heritage Menu includes:

  • .89 cent original hamburger
  • .99 cent original cheeseburger
  • $1.49 beef cheeseburger
  • .79 cent small fries
  • .79 cent small drink
  • $1.29 small milkshake (strawberry, chocolate or vanilla)

Following is the 2011 restaurant celebration calendar:

May 14: 2975 NE Hogan Dr., Gresham OR 97030
May 21: 7401 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98664 & 9909 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686
May 28: 8671 N Ivanhoe, Portland, OR 97203 & 4229 NE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97230
June 18: 13309 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686
June 25: 10903 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98662 & 3504 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
July 9: 8218 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220 & 2200 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
July 16: 118 W Third Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 & 6700 NE 162nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682
July 23: 217 W Main St. PO Box 959, Battle Ground, WA 98604 & 1122 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
July 30: 307 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98660 & 518 NE Third Ave., Camas, WA 98607
August 6: 1135 NE MLK Blvd., Portland, OR 97232 & 2401 NE Cornell Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124
August 13: 1900 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045 & 600 W Main St., Kelso, WA 98626
August 20: 429 SE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97233 & 909 SW First Ave., Canby, OR 97013
August 27: 11900 SW Canyon Rd., Beaverton, OR 97005 & 615 E Main St., Monmouth, OR 97361
September 10: 19119 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie, OR 97267 & 3432 SE 25th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
September 17: 1245 NW 185th Ave., Aloha, OR 97006 & 15650 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97035
September 24: 11704 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98684 & 2514 Portland Rd., Newberg, OR 97132
October 1: 16211 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97236 & 16416 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98683
October 8: 9385 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005 & 8320 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Vancouver, WA 98662
October 15: 715 S Columbia River Hwy., St. Helens, OR 97051 & 1120 Lewis River Rd., Woodland, WA 98674
October 22: 2310 Santiam Highway SE, Albany, OR 97322 & 818 Harrison Ave., Centralia, WA 98531
October 29: 18350 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068