Some of the greasy delights on their way to the Bay Area as Israeli burger joint Burgerim expands (Photo/Burgerim Instagram)
Some of the greasy delights on their way to the Bay Area as Israeli burger joint Burgerim expands (Photo/Burgerim Instagram)

The Israeli chain Burgerim is planning a major expansion that will introduce many more franchises in the Bay Area. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the chain, which started in Tel Aviv but whose global headquarters are now in Encino, will add 76 restaurants to the state, where there are currently 19. The new franchises will be located throughout San Francisco, the East Bay and South Bay, with three of them (in Fremont, Pleasant Hill and Pleasanton) offering halal items.

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Alix Wall is a contributing editor to J. She is also the founder of the Illuminoshi: The Not-So-Secret Society of Bay Area Jewish Food Professionals and is writer/producer of a documentary-in-progress called "The Lonely Child."