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2012

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Burgerville: Instilling A Sustainable Culture, Sully Taylor, James Berg, Colin Gallison, Will Sandman, Benjamin Werner Jan 2012

Burgerville: Instilling A Sustainable Culture, Sully Taylor, James Berg, Colin Gallison, Will Sandman, Benjamin Werner

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

From a single store to a regional chain, Burgerville has differentiated from other national chains by maintaining a strong relationship with its customers, supply partners, employees and the community. A case study from PSU's School of Business delves deeper into Burgerville's commitment to instilling a sustainability culture by assessing the impact of the company's mission to "Serve with Love." The analysis in this study covers Burgerville’s strategic changes in:

  • Product development – BV's commitment in using locally and seasonally sourced ingredients throughout its menu
  • Supply chain management – BV's approach to maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and preferentially purchasing from …