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title: "Fast Casual: Flame Broiler adds to Cali footprint"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/4c1d3e26-4dcc-42c7-8080-9e52611703d2
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/fast-casual-flame-broiler-adds-to-cali-footprint-2705534
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2018-02-12T14:09:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:10:12.154Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/76c46dfb83d2c278a974c460c6235b1c7563.jpg
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# Fast Casual: Flame Broiler adds to Cali footprint

**TL;DR:** Flame Broiler has launched a new location in La Verne, California, marking the initial introduction of franchisee Josh Fuentes to the franchise industry. The brand's CEO, Young Lee, expressed enthusiasm for the new location and Fuentes' potential for growth.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-02-12. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/fast-casual-flame-broiler-adds-to-cali-footprint-2705534).*

## Story

Flame Broiler has launched a brand new location in La Verne, California. According to a recent article in Fast Casual, the restaurant will be franchisee Josh Fuentes' initial introduction to the franchise industry. In taking on this position, he is leaving behind a career at Southern California Gas Company to pursue the opportunity.

"The Inland Empire has always been a strong region for our brand, and I know La Verne will be no exception. As a brand, we're looking forward to watching Josh grow and developing a stronger presence within the community," said the brand's CEO, Young Lee.

Fuentes was drawn to the brand because of its focus on providing healthy options with the efficiency of a fast food restaurant. He took a special interest in the concept while working to adopt a healthy lifestyle himself and regularly visited his local restaurant. In opening a Flame Broiler of his own, Fuentes hopes to help others reach goals getting in shape and refreshing their diets.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- healthy options (topic)
- Flame Broiler (company)
- franchisee introduction (topic)
- La Verne, California (location)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/fast-casual-flame-broiler-adds-to-cali-footprint-2705534). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/4c1d3e26-4dcc-42c7-8080-9e52611703d2).