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Famed veggie burger resembling real meat comes to Germany

Germany is known for being a meat loving country, thanks to its abundance of Wurst (sausages). But the tide is changing.

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Frankfurt’s new Five Guys may pull in the crowds. But it doesn’t do green sauce

American burger giant Five Guys attracted visitors from across the country when it opened its first German joint in Frankfurt last year. But The Local's Jörg Luyken noticed one gaping hole on its menu.

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Will the German love affair with the gourmet burger ever end?

A recent survey has found that, of all foods Germans would like to see more of in Germany, burgers come out on top. But will the food trend that took off a few years ago ever slow down?

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US burger giant Five Guys set to expand in Germany

Popular American fast food chain Five Guys announced via Facebook on Wednesday that they’re on their way to Germany.

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Threats over 'Erdogan burger' force restaurant to close

A burger restaurant in Cologne has been forced to close its doors after receiving threats for serving an 'Erdogan burger'.

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Burger King boss admits scandal has hit revenues

A hygiene scandal involving one of Germany’s biggest Burger King franchises has hit the American fast-food chain where it hurts, with branches reporting revenue losses and a fall in customers.

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Is this Germany's biggest burger?

Lily Burger in Berlin's Kreuzberg is serving up the tallest meal in town. With five patties weighing in at 600 grams, this 30-centimetre tower of beef, cheese and bacon calls for a big appetite. The Local took on the challenge.