Unconventional burgers and beers rule at this fast casual from the industry vets behind the Eddie V’s seafood chain. Along with all-natural, ground-in-house burgers, it features more than a dozen small-batch craft beers and rotating cocktails. Besides the full bar and happy hour specials, differentiators from other better-burger players include an enhanced service style, in which guests are seated and waited on after they order at the counter.
22. hopdoddy Burger Bar
2016 U.S. Systemwide Sales: $36.3 million (up 55.8%)
2016 Units: 17 (up 41.7%)
Concept: Named for the hop in craft beer and Scottish nickname for cow (“doddy”), and specializing in beef and brews
2016 Units: 17 (up 41.7%)
Concept: Named for the hop in craft beer and Scottish nickname for cow (“doddy”), and specializing in beef and brews