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Plenty of pizza chains (Domino's, Jet's, Little Caesar's, etc.) got their start in Southeast Michigan, but burger chains are another matter. Most are mini-chains with no plans for expansion anytime soon. Here's a rundown of 6 Southeast Michigan burger chains.
Bate's Burgers
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Number of Locations: 2
Founded: 1959
Owner: Family owned
Menu: Think simple and inexpensive. At Bates a standard burger is $1.28 or you can grab six for $7.02. Find breakfast on the menu as well as chili, Coneys, and shakes.
Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern
Number of Locations: 26 across Michigan and Indiana
Founded: 2008
Owner: Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc.
Menu: Bagger Dave's 8-oz. cheeseburger is $7.25, while their most expensive signature burger is $10.25. Diners also have the option of creating their own by selecting a protein, bun, cheese, sauce, and toppings.
Hunter House Hamburgers
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Number of Locations: 2
Founded: 1952
Owner: Family Owned
Menu: Hunter House claims to have created the original slider, and while that's always a questionable declaration their menu does offer oodles of tiny burgs'. The standard slider here retails fro $2.0 and comes with grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and dill pickles. They also offer fries, onion rings, grilled cheese, hot dogs, Coneys, and more.
Halo Burger
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Number of Locations: 17
Founded: 1923
Owner: Dortch Halo Enterprises LLC
Menu: Founded in Flint, Halo Burger's simplest sandwich is the QP with cheese, but the restaurant also offers an original recipe Olive Burger — a quarter pound patty topped with green olives. Find the classic Michigan Boston Cooler on Halo's menu alongside milkshakes, Coney's, fries, and tater tots, all for under $10.
Moo Cluck Moo
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Number of Locations: 2
Founded: 2013
Owners: Brian Parker and Harry Moorhouse
Menu: Neither the cheapest nor the most expensive, Moo Cluck Moo's menu features burgers made with Wagyu beef, Wagyu steak, lamb, and more. The standard Moo Burger goes for $4.79. Order one with a shake and a side of garlic sea salt fries.
Telway Hamburgers
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Number of Locations: 2
Founded: 1944
Owner: Earl Owens
Menu: Sliders at this mini-chain are a steal at .70 cents. They also offer coffee, fries, chili, Coneys, and more.