Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar opened in Decatur on Monday, making it the eatery’s fourth Atlanta area location.
Bad Daddy’s parent company, Good Times Restaurants, is in the midst of a major expansion in the Southeast, where it aims to open between six and eight more restaurants in the future.
Bad Daddy’s is known for its decadent, stacked burgers and artisan food. Other locations include one in Smyrna,
“We are excited to be part of the Decatur community. Its traditional small-town atmosphere, sophistication and excitement and the location at Church St and N. Decatur Rd are a perfect fit for us,” Boyd Hoback, the Company’s President and CEO, said, in a written statement. “The North Decatur Square shopping center is full of great retailers, beautiful open space and brand new residential development creating a perfect destination for the Bad Daddy’s customer.”
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is an upscale “small box” restaurant concept featuring a chef-driven menu of gourmet signature burgers, chopped salads, appetizers and sandwiches. The restaurant also features a full bar with craft microbrew beers.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
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Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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