"Burgerville was founded by George Propstra in Vancouver, Washington, in 1961. The idea for locally sourcing ingredients was passed through generations, as Propstra's grandfather owned and operated Holland Creamery Co. in the area in the early 1920s. Sustainability goes into every aspect of Burgerville, from energy powered by wind turbines to thoughtful landscaping around each location. The chain also turns old fry oil into biofuel and partners with organizations that impact food insecurity and food waste."
"The chain made the switch to wind-powered energy in the early 2000s after being approached by Portland General Electric and essentially aided in the development of wind power for the entire Northwestern area. Besides operating as a fully wind-powered company, Burgerville works with ranchers and farmers in the PNW to source local ingredients for its menu, including beef, dairy products, fresh produce, buns, and even syrups."
Burgerville is a Pacific Northwest fast-food chain founded in Vancouver, Washington, in 1961 by George Propstra. The chain switched to wind-powered energy in the early 2000s after Portland General Electric approached and helped develop wind power across the Northwest. Burgerville sources ingredients from regional ranchers and farmers, supplying beef, dairy, produce, buns, and syrups, and reports roughly 75% of products come from local sources. Sustainability permeates operations through wind turbines, thoughtful landscaping, converting used fry oil into biofuel, and partnerships with organizations addressing food insecurity and waste. Burgerville prioritizes transparency and selects partners that share sustainable values.
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