450+ Creative Burger Shop Business Name Ideas for 2023

With an industry valued at more than $130 billion dollars a year and annual growth rate of 1.6% over the past five years, it’s no surprise burger restaurants are big business. There are more than 50,000 burger joints in the United States. California boasts more than 6,000 burger shops, the highest number of any state in the country. And not all of them are McDonalds, though an estimated 85% are a part of a restaurant chain.

Opening your own burger shop is a proven idea and one of the most popular restaurant opportunities in the country today. If you’re thinking about opening up a burger joint for yourself, check out this unmatched list of suggestions no matter what style of hamburger you plan to serve.

Burger Shop Name Ideas

While an estimated 50,000 burger shops are already in business, not all the best names are taken yet. You can identify a compelling and unique name in this list that has yet to be claimed. Here are some of the top ideas we came up with.

Anytime Burgers
Backyard Burgers
Bayside Burgers
Beefcakes Burgers
Better Burger
Bold Burger
Braves Burgers
Bruce’s Burgers
Bugout Burgers
Buns Galore
Burger Bites
Burger Boys
Burger Buddies
Burger Plaza
Burger Stand
City Burger
Delico Burgers
Dungeon Burgers
Furious Burgers
Happy Burgers
Mister Burgers
Pit Master Burgers
PitStop Burgers
Riley’s Smiley Burgers
Roadside Burgers
Royal Burger
Sin City Burgers
Smokin’ Burger
Stacked Burgers
Stuffed Buns
The Crispy Bun
Buffalo Burgers
Bullhorn Burgers
Bullseye Burgers
Burgers and Brews
Organic Burger Company

Burger Restaurant Name Ideas

Burger Restaurants offer a wider choice of burgers and other items

Burger restaurants offer a wide selection of burgers and fries.

Burger restaurants are no less common than burger shops that mainly sell meals curbside or a drive-thru window. In fact, the drive-thru contributes a staggering 70% of daily sales for some fast food restaurants.

Virgo Burgers
The Burger Awakening
Parallel Burgers
Burger Wizard
Sassy Burgers
Cozy Burgers
Burger Hunters
Jazz Burgers
Picky Burgers
Mister Burger
Healthy Buns
Burger Magic
Cosmo Burgers
Kickass Burgers
Golden Burgers
Jungle Burgers
Spice Burgers
Cannon Burgers
Big City Burgers
Bill’s All-American Burgers
Bitchin Burgers
Bob’s Burger Barn
Bravo Burgers
Brick House Burgers
Bunrise Burgers
Burger Basement
Burger Bistro
Burger Bonanza
Burger Boulevard
Burger Place
Burger Smokehouse
Burger Time
Burgers on 22nd Street
Hang 10 Burgers
Pounders
The Bigger Better Burger Joint
The Burger Bank
The Burger Bros
The Burger Experts
The Burger Grill
The Burger House
The Burger Hub
The Burger Joint
The Burger Pit
The Burgery
The Golden Grill
The Impossible Burger
The Smokin’ Grill
The Smokin’ Patty
We Know Burgers

Fish Burger Name Ideas

Tasty Fish Burgers are becoming increasingly popular

Fish burger are becoming increasingly popular menu option.

Fish burgers aren’t as common as their beefy cousins, but they are delicious and are growing in popularity. Fish burgers have long been seasonal menu items during the Christian holiday of Lent. They can also be positioned as a healthy alternative with less fat. Check out these name ideas listed below.

Cap’n Jack’s
Anchor Fish Burgers
Breaded Fish Burgers
Burger Ocean
Burgers Ahoy!
Burgers of the Sea
Crabby’s Burgers
Crispy Fish Burgers
Davy Jones Burgers
Fillet-O-Fish
Fin Burgers
Fish Burger heaven
Fish Ina Bun
Fishburger Docks
Furgers
King Fish Burgers
Neptune’s Burgers
Ocean Wave Burgers
Octoburgers
Pitate Burgers
Poseidon’s Patties
Saltine Sandwiches
Seaburger Station
Taste of the Deep
The Burger Port
The Cod of Burgers
The Little Burgermaid
The Plaice for Burgers
Tilapia Patties
Whale’s Burgers

Italian Burger Name Ideas

Italian burgers add that delicious Italian flavor to this American classic food

Italian burgers add that delicious flavor to this American classic food.

Burgers are distinctly American even though there is controversy on who actually invented them. Suffice to say, while they did not come from Italy, adding a little Italian flavor offers an exciting twist to the meal. Check out our Romanesque list of Italian-inspired burger shop names for your own version of Italian burgers below.

A Taste of Italy
Baresi Buns
Benedetti Burgers
Bergamaschi’s Burgers
Bolognese Burgers
Boot Burger
Bonacina Burgers
Borroni’s Burgers
Burgers all’arrabbiata
Calabrese Burgers
Ciabatta Burgers
Ciriola Burgers
Cremonesi Burgers
D’Amiano Burgers
D’Agostino’s
D’Alessandro’s
Fiorentino’s Burgers
Italian Buns
Italian Meatball Burgers
Locatelli Burgers
Lucchese Burgers
Manzo Pane Classico
Margherita Burgers
Milanesi Burgers
Mozzarella Burgers
Napolitano Burgers
Nebbiolo and Burgers
Roman Patties
Romano Burgers
Sangiovese Burgers
Spaghetti Burgers
Taste of Venice
Trevisano Burgers
Tuscan burgers

Funny Burger Name Ideas

Some funnier names can help make you more memorable

Burgatory is a clever name ideas.

While there are many seriously-named burger shops, there are surprisingly few funny names for these casual eateries. However, those that do exist are memorable enough to make them locally popular and this can be an advantage when starting a new burger brand. This list shows some of the funnier options that are still available to use.

Euphoria Burger
Bachelor’s Burger
Burger Dungeon
Hangry Burger
Fire N’ Burger
Burger Supernova
Patty Planet
Burger Soul
Burger Thief
Burma Burger
Wacky Burger
Pika N’ Burger
Eager Burger
Monsieur Burger
Burger Wonderland
Doc Burger
The Burger State
Mythical Burgers
Burger Monk
Utopia Burgers
Infinity Burger
Burger Syndrome
Burger Academy
The Burger Edge
Burger O’clock
Burger Mayor
Patriot Burgers
Quirky Burger
Twerk Burger
Beef Buddies
Beefy Bros.
Between Two Buns
Bleeding Burgers
Brown Buns
Bun Buddies
Burger Bus
Burger Delight
Burger Me
Burger Obsession
Burgers on the Brain
Burgers-a-Billion
Cheeky Buns
Electric Burgers
Emperor Burger
Golden Buns
Juicy Lucy’s
Knuckle Burgers
Meat and Greet
Meaty Made
New Heights Burgers
Patty Buns Burgers
Plenty of Grease
Queen Bee Burgers
The Burger Builders
The Buzz About Burgers
The Grill Goddess
The Grounded Cow
The Meat Mentor
Thrill of the Grill
Warm Buns
Weird Burgers
You got Beef

Chicken Burger Name Ideas

Chicken burgers are a popular menu item in the United States, with Americans consuming more than 1.7 billion chicken sandwiches per year. These sandwiches are typically made from ground or diced chicken that is seasoned and then grilled or fried. The toppings vary depending on the region, but common ones include lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and mayonnaise.

Grinder Grub
Chicken Chat
Chick Burgers
Chicken Hut
Darla’s Chicken
Chick And Joy
The Chicken Burger Hub
Mr. Chicken
Chick And Buns
Chicken Crib
Hot Chix
Chicko Burgers
Poultry Bites
Winged Burgers
Boneless Chick
Chickenhearted
Chikin’
Big C Burger
Bite Burger
Bonkers Chicken
Sub Wing
The Chuck Wagon
Local Chick
Chuckster
The Chicken House
Chick Chili
The Chicken Shack
The Crumbles
Jerry Chicken
Chicken Burger Express
Chicken Bob
The Chicken Box
Chicken By Design
Original Chicken
Butterknocks
Chicken Chatter
City Chick
Wich Chick?
Bingers Chicken
Chickentown
Chicken Star
Chicken Kitchen
The Chicken Place
Magic Chicken
Golden Eagle Grill
Chubsters
Yolk Bites
Wingless
Birdie Boy
Boneless Burger
Burgie
Chickity
Chookfull
Chicken Bunch
Chicken Nosh
Hambirdie
Chick Enjoy
Frankenchicken
Yummy Chix
Chickitime
Chicky Chick
Hot & Tender
Kickin’ Chicken
Pasty Chicken
Spicy Chick
Chicken Burgermeister
Tenderfella

Weird Burger Name Ideas

Weird burger business names can be a great way to stand out from the competition and get noticed by customers. By creating an outlandish name, you can draw attention to your business and create a unique brand identity that people will remember.

Cactus Buns
Oddity Burgers
The Strangewich
Mutt Burger
Voodoo Burger
Wild Burgers
Zork Munch
Sticky Bun
The Burger Brewery
Raw Shack
NFT Burgers
Naked Burgers
Wicked Grillery
Berserk Burgers
Psycho Buns
Sugary Burgers
Digital Buns
Bunzle
Burnout
Bum Burger
Mad Man Grill
Blabber Burgers
Unsatisfying
Lava Buns
Ooga Burger
Dementia Burgers
Silly Tastes
Stoner Burger
The Strange Burgster
Softy Monsters
Square Burgers
Wild Patty
Strange Meats
Burgerstomp
Nasty Grub
Frisky Burger
Cow Commerce
Mad Cow Burgers
Smokin’ Miss
Proxy Burger
Migrant Burger
Mass Burger
Burger By Death
Meat Is Burger
Burger She Wrote
Burger Mystery
Anatomy of a Burger
First Degree Burger
Capital Burger
Burger on My Mind
Strange Tales Grill
The Nerd Burger
Brew Burgers
Burgerzilla
Meathead
Munchkin Burgers
Bored Burger
Chewburger
Furburger
Rocker Burger
Strange Burgundy
Meaty Pushers
Burger Rhapsody
Burger: Impossible
God of Burger
Burgers On A Plane
Tomb Burger

Fast Food Name Ideas

When coming up with a name for your fast food business, it is important to consider several factors. First, the name should be catchy and memorable. You should also avoid names that are overly long or difficult to pronounce. Additionally, it would be beneficial to have a unique brand identity that stands out from competitors in order to attract customers.

Burp Bites
Delicious Cousins
Sonic Burgers
Golden Smokes
Dino Burgers
Snack Plus
Burger Jungle
The Pop Box
Burger Freaks
Off The Couch
The Beeline
Native Grill
Burgerstache
Tasteburger
Boom Burger
Billy Cheese
Hungry Hour
City Feast
Quick N’ Pick
Beasty
Hungry Dawg
Vibro
The Grind
Hot Buns
Gumpo
Yellow Fox
Red Letter Burgers
Firehouse
Biz Meats
Red Line Patties
Smokin’ Bites
Hamburger Rush
Burger Republic
Fast Mob
Fast Food Guys
The Griddle
Burgers In A Box
Rancher Bites
Bun A Be
Cheddar Cheese Burst
The Basket
Food Bucket
Fast & Fresh
Big Daddy’s
Burgaloo
Burger Queen
Shakes & Bs
Burger Capital
Yum Tender
Quick Batch
Wannabes
Meat Street
Burger Shack
Grouper Bites
Fast Fire
Sizzlin’ Up
Burger Time
Burgers On The Dash
Munchology
Pop Up
Oatburger
Grill It
Big Mouths
Gilded Grounds
Rival Burger
Beef Box
Hot Spot

List of Burger Shops

There is a gamut of burger shop names you can get inspiration from

Looking for inspiration?

Searching for inspiration on your burger brand? Here are some ideas from established players in this space. Many of these names you’ll recognize and have served your hometown for decades. These are the industry giants you’ll be competing against soon.

Bill’s Hamburgers
Bless Your Heart Burgers
Brooks’ Sandwich Shop
BurgerFuel
Carl’s Jr
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Cherry Cricket
Chris Madrid’s
Culver’s
Five Guys
Fred’s Meat & Bread
Fuddruckers
Gabby’s Burgers & Fries
Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill
Grill Marks
Grind Burger Kitchen
HiHo Cheeseburger
Hubcap Grill
In-n-Out
Johnny Rockets
Jollibee
Keller’s Drive-In
Kopp’s Frozen Custard
Loretta’s Northwesterner
McDonald’s
Miller’s Bar
Nation
Nic’s Gril
Petey’s Burger
Pie ‘n Burger
Ray’s Hell Burger
Red Robin
Shake Shack
Sketch Burger
Small Cheval
Sonic
Steak ‘n Shake
The Company Burger
The Stand
Tookie’s Burgers & More
Town Topic
Wendy’s
Whataburger
White Castle

Building a Unique Burger Restaurant

Side View of Get Grilled Burgers Truck.

As mentioned previously, burger restaurants are big business in the United States. In addition to recession-proof consumer demand for the product, hamburgers have high-profit margins and are simple meals to prepare. As McDonald’s has proved, even a high school kid without culinary skills can consistently assemble a decent burger. This is the ideal combination for a restaurant owner.

The hamburger also makes the ideal contactless meal to pickup through a drive-thru or takeout. The meal lends itself naturally to being eaten at home and look scrumptious after unwrapping the meal. These elements make hamburgers the ideal food to be enjoyed in the comfort of ones home during a pandemic that’s financially devastating more formal, sit-down restaurants.

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While there are literally tens of thousands of burger joints operating, the ones that have broke through to enjoy recent success find ways to differentiate themselves from competitors. There are lots of ways to put a creative spin on the hamburger, including unique buns, toppings, cooking process or proteins. Here are some proven approaches you could use to further differentiate your menu.

Buns: Don’t settle for boring buns. Many restaurants have opted for pretzel rolls, brioche buns, or potato buns. Going local and supporting a nearby bakery is another option that customers enjoy.
Toppings: Adding unexpected toppings to a signature burger is another option. Pineapple on a Hawaiian burger, chili, peppers, special sauces, onion rings, and friend green tomato are distinct toppings that could be added to your creation.
Cheese: American or cheddar cheese is a popular choice for burgers. But you can add a creative spin by testing out pepper jack, cheese curds, or other gourmet cheese options.
Cooking Process: Different ways of cooking the patty and bun will result in different tastes. From flame broiled to flat tops, you’ll pull different flavors depending on the process you select. Don’t forget about your bun toasting process too!
Protein: One of the biggest disruptors in the food industry the past couple years has been innovation of plant-based meats. Integrating a vegetable based burger can differentiate your product while attracting a different customer base to your eatery.
Appearance: We look at food before we eat it. One of the ways Shake Shack has been able to differentiate their food is with presentation. By offering a unique presentation, you encourage free social media advertising from customers that decide to share food photos. Don’t overlook this important marketing opportunity!

If you plan to open a burger joint, you’re getting into a proven menu with customer demand and profitability. Find a way to differentiate yourself and market your business and you can realize success. To join our exclusive community of 50,000+ food business owners, sign up for our Food Business Startup Kit here. You’ll get immediate access to lessons from proven restaurant founders.

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