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company_type = Subsidiary |
company_type = Subsidiary |
parent = STEN Corp. ({{NASDAQ|STEN}})|
parent = BTND, LLC |
foundation = [[1987]] |
foundation = [[1987]] |
location = [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]] |
location = [[West Fargo, North Dakota]] |
industry = [[Food]] |
industry = [[Food]] |
products = [[Fast food]], including [[hamburger]]s, [[french fries]], and [[milkshake]]s. |
products = [[Fast food]], including [[hamburger]]s, [[french fries]], and [[milkshake]]s. |
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'''Burger Time''' is a small [[chain store|chain]] of [[fast food]] restaurants, selling [[burger]]s, [[french fries]], [[soft drink]]s, and various sandwiches. It was founded in [[Fargo, North Dakota]] in 1987. Sten Corporation, a medical devices company, purchased Burger Time from its founder in 2004. The company is now headquartered in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. Burger Time has locations in [[Minnesota]], [[North Dakota]], [[South Dakota]], and [[Iowa]].
'''Burger Time''' is a regional [[chain store|chain]] of 11 [[fast food]] restaurants. It was founded in [[Fargo, North Dakota]] in 1987. The company is now headquartered in [[West Fargo, North Dakota]]. Burger Time has locations in [[Minnesota]], [[North Dakota]], and [[South Dakota]].


==History==
Burger Time's first location opened in Fargo, North Dakota in August 1987, and it quickly opened more locations upon its initial success [http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/12/28/0000350557-04-000051/Section3.asp]. The company was initally privately owned. Doug Geeslin, a Fargo, North Dakota based investor, purchased the company from its founder. In 2004, Sterion Incorporated ({{nasdaq|STEN}}), a medical devices company, purchased Burger Time from Geeslin [http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2004/11/22/story3.html]. On April 29, 2007, Sterion sold Burger Time to BTND LLC, a [[Colorado]] [[limited liability company]] owned by Burger Time President Gary Copperud[http://biz.yahoo.com/e/070815/sten10qsb.html].

==Locations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! City
! State
! Date Opened
|-
| Fargo
| North Dakota
| August 1987
|-
| Moorhead
| Minnesota
| August 1988
|-
| Detroit Lakes
| Minnesota
| June 1989
|-
| Bismarck
| North Dakota
| July 1989
|-
| Grand Forks
| North Dakota
| October 1989
|-
| Sioux Falls
| South Dakota
| August 1991
|-
| Sioux Falls
| South Dakota
| August 1991 (second location)
|-
| Minot
| North Dakota
| September 1992
|-
| Waite Park
| Minnesota
|
|-
| Fergus Falls
| Minnesota
|
|-
| Watertown
| South Dakota
|
|}
[http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/12/28/0000350557-04-000051/Section3.asp][http://www.itsburgertime.com/store.cfm]

==Types of Restaurants==
Burger Time primarily operates restaurants which offer only [[drive through]] or walk up service. Most restaurants offer two drive through lanes (one on each side, so the left side is typically used by vehicles with someone sitting in the front seat). There is typically an outdoor seating area available, as well as extra parking for those who wish to eat in their vehicles. However, the [[Fergus Falls, Minnesota]] location offers an indoor seating area.

==Products==
Burger Time offers [[burger]]s, [[french fries]], [[soft drink]]s, and other typical fast food fare, sold in combinations or [[a la carte]]. Their signature item is the "Bigger Burger". Burger Time also offers [[chili]], [[corn dog]]s, and [[apple pie]]. The "Bigger Burger" combo accounts for 80% of a typical location's sales. [http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2004/11/22/story3.html?page=2]
==Advertising==
Burger Time uses the slogans "It's Burgertime!", and "More good food for the money". Their "Bigger Burger" is advertised as being larger than that of their competitors, while being sold at a less expensive price. A price comparison sheet is often posted at the walk up windows showing Burger Time's prices compared to [[McDonalds]] and [[Burger King]].
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.itsburgertime.com/ Burger Time website]
*[http://www.itsburgertime.com/ Burger Time website]
*[http://www.99w.com/evilsam/ff/burgertime.htm Burger Time at tesg's guide to big chain road food consumption]
*[http://www.99w.com/evilsam/ff/burgertime.htm Burger Time at tesg's guide to big chain road food consumption]
*[http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2004/11/22/story3.html Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal: Med-products firm flips for burgers]


[[Category:Fast-food chains of the United States]]
[[Category:Fast-food chains of the United States]]
[[Category:Fast-food burger restaurants]]
[[Category:Fast-food burger restaurants]]
[[Category:Fargo-Moorhead]]
[[Category:Fargo-Moorhead]]

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Revision as of 01:46, 6 October 2007

This article is about fast food restaurant. For the video game, see Burgertime.
Burger Time
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFood
Founded1987
HeadquartersWest Fargo, North Dakota
ProductsFast food, including hamburgers, french fries, and milkshakes.
ParentBTND, LLC
Websitewww.itsburgertime.com

Burger Time is a regional chain of 11 fast food restaurants. It was founded in Fargo, North Dakota in 1987. The company is now headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota. Burger Time has locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

History

Burger Time's first location opened in Fargo, North Dakota in August 1987, and it quickly opened more locations upon its initial success [1]. The company was initally privately owned. Doug Geeslin, a Fargo, North Dakota based investor, purchased the company from its founder. In 2004, Sterion Incorporated (Nasdaq: STEN), a medical devices company, purchased Burger Time from Geeslin [2]. On April 29, 2007, Sterion sold Burger Time to BTND LLC, a Colorado limited liability company owned by Burger Time President Gary Copperud[3].

Locations

City State Date Opened
Fargo North Dakota August 1987
Moorhead Minnesota August 1988
Detroit Lakes Minnesota June 1989
Bismarck North Dakota July 1989
Grand Forks North Dakota October 1989
Sioux Falls South Dakota August 1991
Sioux Falls South Dakota August 1991 (second location)
Minot North Dakota September 1992
Waite Park Minnesota
Fergus Falls Minnesota
Watertown South Dakota

[4][5]

Types of Restaurants

Burger Time primarily operates restaurants which offer only drive through or walk up service. Most restaurants offer two drive through lanes (one on each side, so the left side is typically used by vehicles with someone sitting in the front seat). There is typically an outdoor seating area available, as well as extra parking for those who wish to eat in their vehicles. However, the Fergus Falls, Minnesota location offers an indoor seating area.

Products

Burger Time offers burgers, french fries, soft drinks, and other typical fast food fare, sold in combinations or a la carte. Their signature item is the "Bigger Burger". Burger Time also offers chili, corn dogs, and apple pie. The "Bigger Burger" combo accounts for 80% of a typical location's sales. [6]

Advertising

Burger Time uses the slogans "It's Burgertime!", and "More good food for the money". Their "Bigger Burger" is advertised as being larger than that of their competitors, while being sold at a less expensive price. A price comparison sheet is often posted at the walk up windows showing Burger Time's prices compared to McDonalds and Burger King.

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