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semigeek

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Topic # 94605 14-Dec-2011 21:33

Restaurant Brands will be building and operating Carl Jr's.
I wonder how it will cope with the glut of Burger resturants already. As far as I know, there is Burger Wisconsin, Burger Fuel, Angus Burger (Dunedin Only), Velvet Burger, McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's.

I have probably missed a couple. And then we wonder why NZers are getting bigger.

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Reply # 558067 14-Dec-2011 21:39

Hi,

I think you will find that Michael Jones (ex All Black) is part owner of the first Carls Jr outlet that opened in Takinini, Auckland in about July/August this year.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10739024

I suspect that Resturant Brands has since decided to take on the NZ licence.

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Reply # 558072 14-Dec-2011 21:56

you missed Fergburger in Queenstown , now those are burgers

Common sense is not as common as you think.

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Reply # 558078 14-Dec-2011 22:10

vexxxboy: you missed Fergburger in Queenstown , now those are burgers

I miss them too, such great burgers!

From all accounts, Carl Jr's is very popular in Auckland so far. Parents went there last week, lunch rush was quite big, and really nice food.

I wish them well, it is not easy starting a new business in another country with established burger places!

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Reply # 558081 14-Dec-2011 22:23

jaymz:
vexxxboy: you missed Fergburger in Queenstown , now those are burgers

I miss them too, such great burgers!

From all accounts, Carl Jr's is very popular in Auckland so far. Parents went there last week, lunch rush was quite big, and really nice food.

I wish them well, it is not easy starting a new business in another country with established burger places!

Looks from the outside just like a burger king..

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Reply # 558088 14-Dec-2011 22:31

Have not tried the Auckland branch, but the one in Singapore is tasty and always packed with customers.

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Reply # 558221 15-Dec-2011 11:16

Burger Fuel = Cheaper+Better than Wisconsin.
Wendy's > Burger King > McDonalds

Local fish+chip shop burgers > all

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Reply # 558234 15-Dec-2011 11:45

Redstar in wanaka are superior to Fergburger which inturn beats Burgerfuel. There's nothing wrong with the odd burger, sure if your eating them weekly its not a very healthy option, its about education. I personally love burgers and i welcome any contenders! However this will be another chain that will be limited to the North Island as well. I can't fathom how Burger fuel have not opened one store in the south island, yet they have gone to Australia and Saudi arabia of all places!!! what the heck is going on.
Also Reels in Stoke Nelson make a good gourmet burger if your in the vicinity.

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Reply # 558235 15-Dec-2011 11:49

If you're in Nelson then check out Tasty Buggers in Bridge Street off Trafalgar.

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Reply # 558236 15-Dec-2011 11:53

stevenz: only issue is you will need to paddle there :)

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Reply # 558250 15-Dec-2011 12:21

stevenz: If you're in Nelson then check out Tasty Buggers in Bridge Street off Trafalgar.

You need to visit more often, they have been shut for.... Hell a year?

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Reply # 558264 15-Dec-2011 12:44

Just watch to food nazis come out soon and and try and stop them from opening..

Regards,

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Reply # 558266 15-Dec-2011 12:47

Handmade Burgers Kingsland Auckland for some nice burgers.

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Reply # 558272 15-Dec-2011 12:52

Murder Burger in Ponsonby is fantastic

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Reply # 558277 15-Dec-2011 12:54

almaznz: Murder Burger in Ponsonby is fantastic

They also have a great sense of humor!! (havnt tried there burgers.. wrong island)

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Reply # 558287 15-Dec-2011 13:03

garvani:Also Reels in Stoke Nelson make a good gourmet burger if your in the vicinity.

Don't think they've been there for a few years (it's now an Indian Take-away). When they were selling it they told me they were moving over your side of the hill.....

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