Today’s Solutions: August 22, 2026

Vegan burgers are rising in the U.S. New York chefs are competing for the veggie burger that tastes as good—or even better—than the regular one. So, it makes sense that a vegan fast food chain is jumping on the healthy trend. Veggie Grill launched ten years ago, and it now has 28 locations on the west coast. But after a $22 million bump from investors, the chain is preparing for a nationwide expansion and plans to double in size in the next four years.

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