Burger Wars returns to Brantford, Brant for a second yr

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Brant United Way has introduced ‘Burger Wars’ again for an additional yr because the group’s annual fundraising marketing campaign will get underway.

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“We couldn’t be happier with the response we obtained from the neighborhood final yr for our first occasion,” Beth Luciani, govt director of Brant United Way, stated in a ready assertion. “The neighborhood and collaborating eating places loved the competitors a lot we knew we needed to proceed with Burger Wars once more this yr.

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“It’s a beautiful method to kick off our marketing campaign and convey consciousness to Brant United Way.”

The yr’s competitors has attracted 11 unbiased eating places all through Brantford and Brant County. All can be crafting their most irresistible Brant United Way burger, which can be served all through September.

Diners can be invited to get pleasure from every restaurant’s Brant United Way burger and vote for Brant’s finest burger.

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Diners even have an opportunity to obtain draw prizes simply by collaborating and voting on their favorite burger.

Each restaurant will contribute $2 from each BUW Burger sale to Brant United Way, supporting the 2025 marketing campaign.

This yr, Brant United Way’s staff hopes individuals will attempt to match the funds raised.

Participating eating places embody: Cobblestones; The Field House Restaurant; Brandi’s; The Paris Beer Company; Hudson Public; Crazy Canucks BBQ; The Dragon; Zanders; The Duke on Park; Spool and Camp 31. Spool and The Fieldhouse Restaurant are new to the competitors which was first held in 2024.

Last yr’s occasion resulted in elevated donations for Brant United Way and better gross sales for collaborating eating places throughout a usually slower month.

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“Burger Wars contributed to a rise in my enterprise with the Brant United Way burger promoting greater than my high menu objects for the primary time ever,” Brandi Schott of Brandi’s stated.

Last yr’s competitors was gained by Burger Barn with their Duel Burger.

Zander’s and The Dragon positioned with 2nd and third respectively.

Brant United Way is hoping to lift $980,000 with this yr’s fundraising marketing campaign. Last yr’s marketing campaign raised $970,000 which was $20,000 greater than the goal.

“We have 30 charitable applications counting on our skill to lift sufficient cash to assist them,” Luciani stated. “If everybody offers what they’ll, $5, $10, or any further donation they’ll make in September, it can add as much as make an enormous distinction.

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“Every greenback that we elevate right here domestically, stays right here.”

Cheryl Wiacek, director of growth at Brant United Way, stated the annual marketing campaign is significant to supporting important applications and providers.

“We’re asking for the neighborhood’s assist and involvement,” Wiacek stated. “By collaborating in Burger Wars and even matching the eating places’ donation, you’ll assist enhance our marketing campaign.

“We are dedicated to supporting our neighborhood to make it higher and stronger.”

Diners can vote for his or her favorite burger by submitting a poll, voting at brantunitedway.org or posting a Burger Wars photograph on Instagram utilizing the tag @brantunitedwayofficial. Prizes embody coupons for Dairee Delite.

To study extra and discover a map of collaborating eating places, go to www.brantunitedway.org

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