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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Adam Fleischman |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Number of locations | 25 (2017) |
Area served | California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Japan |
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| Website | www |
Umami Burger is a hamburger chain based in Los Angeles, California.[1] The name refers to the umami (savory) flavor.[2][3] The restaurant was founded by Adam Fleischman, and it is part of the Umami Restaurant Group. Umami Burger offers waiter service, and most locations have a full bar.[4] Its first restaurant opened in Los Angeles in 2009. As of 2017, Umami Burger had over 25 locations across California, Florida, Illinois, Japan, Nevada, and New York.[5]
In 2016, Sam Nazarian's global hospitality company, SBE Entertainment Group, became the majority shareholder of Umami Restaurant Group and announced plans to accelerate the restaurant's global expansion.[6] In 2021, Alvin Cailan was named the head chef of Umami Burger.
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