Black Bar 'n' Burger

Black Bar 'n' Burger is an Israeli restaurant chain combining hamburger restaurants with full-service bar operations. The brand was established in 2004, when its first location opened in Rehovot. It gained popularity quickly and expanded beyond its original market: a second branch opened in Herzliya in 2007, the chain reached four branches by 2008, and it had grown to 14 locations by 2014. Its network has used a mixed operating model, with some locations owned by Bukshester and others operated by franchisees. The brand is closely associated with its owner and head chef, Tzahi Bukshester, who trained as a chef in Europe and also hosted a cooking program on Israel's Channel 2. His public profile and culinary role form an important part of the chain's identity, positioning it as more than a standardized fast-food outlet. The restaurants center on burgers while offering a broad bar menu, including beers, cocktails, and spirits. Dining rooms are characterized by prominent bar areas and a casual, entertainment-oriented atmosphere. Black Bar 'n' Burger's menu includes 12 burger varieties, with the burgers named after figures from American popular culture. The chain has also sought to accommodate a wider range of diners by offering vegetarian burgers and gluten-free buns. Most branches are non-kosher, although the Petah Tikva and Jerusalem locations, along with four other branches, are kosher according to the cited reference material. This creates a location-specific distinction within the chain rather than a single uniform kosher positioning. The brand's core market is Israel, and the available reference material does not establish significant operations outside the country. Its business model combines branded restaurant operations, menu differentiation, bar service, and franchising. Publicly available information in the supplied material does not identify a current corporate parent, legal entity, financial performance, stock listing, or a definitive current branch count after the 14-location figure reported for 2014.

Black Bar 'n' Burger was founded in Israel in 2004 by chef Tzahi Bukshester. The first branch opened in Rehovot, establishing the format that would define the chain: a burger-focused restaurant with a substantial bar component. The business became popular soon after launch and began expanding geographically. Its second branch opened in Herzliya in 2007, and the chain had reached four branches by 2008. Expansion continued during the following years. By 2014, Black Bar 'n' Burger had 14 locations around Israel. The chain used both directly owned and franchised restaurants, with locations described as being owned by Bukshester or operated by franchisees. The available reference material does not provide a complete chronology of later openings, closures, ownership changes, or the current number of branches. Bukshester's role has been central to the brand. In addition to owning the chain and serving as its head chef, he trained as a chef in Europe and appeared as the host of a cooking television program on Israel's Channel 2. This combination of restaurant ownership, culinary authorship, and television exposure helped give the chain a recognizable chef-led identity. The restaurants serve a menu built around 12 burger varieties, whose names draw on American popular culture. The offer is supplemented by vegetarian burgers and gluten-free buns, broadening the menu beyond conventional beef burgers. The locations also feature large bars offering beer, cocktails, and liquor, making the chain a hybrid restaurant and nightlife venue rather than a narrowly focused quick-service burger operation. Kosher status varies by branch. Most locations are reported as non-kosher, while the Petah Tikva and Jerusalem branches and four additional locations are identified as kosher in the cited reference material. The supplied sources do not specify the names of all six kosher locations. No reliable information was provided on international expansion, public listing, revenue, corporate group ownership, or current executive leadership beyond Bukshester.

• 2014

  Network reaches 14 locations

  [1]Black Bar 'n' Burgeren.wikipedia.org

  The chain is reported to have expanded to 14 locations around Israel.

• 2008

  Network reaches four branches

  [1]Black Bar 'n' Burgeren.wikipedia.org

  Black Bar 'n' Burger grows to four branches within four years of its founding.

• 2007

  Second branch opens in Herzliya

  [1]Black Bar 'n' Burgeren.wikipedia.org

  The chain expands to a second Israeli location in Herzliya.

• 2004

  First restaurant opens in Rehovot

  [1]Black Bar 'n' Burgeren.wikipedia.org

  Black Bar 'n' Burger is founded and opens its first branch in Rehovot, Israel.

A casual Israeli burger-and-bar chain emphasizing chef association, pop-culture-themed burger names, broad beverage service, and menu options for vegetarian and gluten-sensitive diners.

• Burgers

  Signature burger range

  The core menu consists of 12 burger varieties. The burgers are named after figures from American popular culture, giving the range a distinctive naming system and a recognizable brand personality. The available source does not provide the individual burger names, recipes, or ingredient specifications.

• Plant-based and vegetarian food

  Vegetarian burgers

  Vegetarian burgers extend the chain's offer beyond meat-based patties and are part of its effort to serve a broader customer base. The cited material does not identify the specific ingredients, protein formats, or whether all vegetarian options are available at every branch.

• Dietary-option food product

  Gluten-free buns

  Gluten-free buns provide an alternative serving format for customers avoiding conventional wheat-based buns. The supplied reference identifies their availability but does not establish whether they are offered chain-wide or describe the controls used to prevent cross-contact.

• Beverages and hospitality services

  Bar beverage program

  The restaurants include large bar areas and offer a range of beers, cocktails, and liquor. This beverage program is a material part of the brand format, distinguishing Black Bar 'n' Burger from a conventional counter-service burger restaurant and supporting a casual evening-dining occasion.

1. 1Black Bar 'n' Burgeren.wikipedia.org
2. 2Black Bar 'n' Burger official websiteblackbarburger.co.il