Next Level Burger Acquires Veggie Grill to Become North America’s Largest Fast-Casual Vegan Chain

Next Level Burger has acquired Veggie Grill, making it the largest fast-casual vegan chain in North America with a total of 27 locations. The acquisition comes after Veggie Grill was saved from bankruptcy last year by VegInvest. Next Level Burger, founded in 2014, has a mission of promoting human health, ecological sustainability, and ethical supply chains. The acquisition will bring changes such as organic produce, non-GMO ingredients, and ensuring living wages for employees. Both brands are known for their plant-based offerings, and the move is seen as a way to drive the growth of the plant-based industry in the US.