BurgerFuel firms up plans to open first US storeSUPPLIED Burgerfuel opened its first store in the Middle East in 2010, but it's taken a lot longer to get plans for its first US store in place. BurgerFuel is opening its first store in the midwest of the United States after fears its expansion plans would never take place. The death of Subway founder Fred DeLuca​ a year ago created significant challenges which delayed the launch of BurgerFuel in the US. Despite the relationship ending, the Franchise Brands group will continue to hold 10 per cent in BurgerFuel Worldwide and also maintain its position on the BurgerFuel board. READ MORE:* BurgerFuel delays opening of United States stores* BurgerFuel shares surge on profit increase* Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca dies at 67BurgerFuel chief executive Josef Roberts said priorities had to change after DeLuca's death.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2016 02:52 UTC