YouTube megastar MrBeast (AKA Jimmy Donaldson) has launched a virtual restaurant and – no surprise – it’s an instant hit.
The internet sensation, which has more than 48 million subscribers on YouTube, recently teamed up with Virtual Dining Concepts to bring its burger joint to the masses for delivery.
Shortly after launch, MrBeast Burger app was the most downloaded on iTunes and Google Play and became one of the top five Google searches.
Yum! YouTube megastar MrBeast (AKA Jimmy Donaldson) has launched a virtual restaurant and – no surprise – MrBeast Burger is an instant hit
Over the weekend, Donaldson debuted his free drive-thru burger concept near his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina, for a one-day pop-up event.
The YouTuber shared a video from the launch that showed miles of cars with hungry drivers all ready to sink their teeth into a MrBeast burger … and a big wad of cash.
Not only did MrBeast serve meals at no cost to the consumer, but happy diners were also treated to cash and prizes.
With the pop-up success under his belt, Donaldson decided to bring MrBeast Burger to the masses through his new virtual app.
Impressive! Over the weekend, Donaldson debuted his free drive-thru burger concept near his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina for a one-day pop-up event where he also handed out money and prizes to lucky fans.
While the offering is no longer free, the virtual brand has been added to existing operational kitchens in cities across America. That means ordering from MrBeast Burger will help infuse much-needed cash into independent restaurants and chain restaurants that have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Astonishing! The internet sensation, which has more than 48 million subscribers on YouTube, recently teamed up with Virtual Dining Concepts to bring its burger joint to the masses for delivery.
“I am very excited about the launch of MrBeast Burger,” Donaldson said in a press release. “We’ve worked hard for months to put this together and can’t wait for our fans to get a taste of what we’ve come up with!”
Add: ‘We’ve had such a great response from our fans and we’re excited to sign up more restaurants.’
Through its partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts, MrBeast Burger is now available coast-to-coast in more than 30 major markets across the United States, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Tampa and Boston, with additional locations in 2021.
The MrBeast Burger menu has been compiled by MrBeast itself in collaboration with VDC Culinary Director Eric Greenspan. Best known as the chef and owner of The Foundry in Los Angeles, Chef Greenspan is a mainstay on television’s most popular cooking competitions as a competitor and judge, and has been referred to as the king of grilled cheese.
Helping Hand: While the offering isn’t free in the app, the virtual brand has been added to existing operational kitchens in cities across America, meaning ordering from MrBeast Burger will help infuse much-needed cash into independent and hard-hitting restaurant chains affected in the pandemic
“I am very excited about the launch of MrBeast Burger,” Donaldson said in a press release. “We’ve worked hard for months to put this together and can’t wait for our fans to get a taste of what we’ve come up with!”
The menu features classics such as crinkle-cut fries, juicy smashed burgers, and spicy Nashville chicken hot sandwiches, and was released in nearly 300 locations.
Fans clamored to try the delectable offering and, surprisingly, the restaurants all sold out in just one night.
“We worked closely with Jimmy and his team to make sure every item on the menu was authentic,” said Robbie Earl, co-founder of Virtual Dining Concepts. “After many productive taste tests, we have a menu that everyone is proud of – and it has been designed to be easily served from any restaurant kitchen.”
Delightful! MrBeast Burger’s menu was created by MrBeast himself in collaboration with VDC Culinary Director Eric Greenspan and features classics such as crinkle cut fries, juicy smashed burgers and spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches
Popular! Shortly after it launched, MrBeast Burger app was the most downloaded on iTunes and Google Play and became one of the top five Google searches
Earlier this month, Virtual Dining Concepts teamed up with the Christmas Queen herself, Mariah Carey on Mariah’s Cookies, and with TYGA BITES from hip-hop artist Tyga.
Next year, the company will team up with Mario Lopez for Mario’s Tortas Lopez and DJ Pauly D’s Pauly D’s Italian Subs.
Hungry fans can order their own MrBeast Burger from the MrBeast Burger app or from most major food delivery apps including Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, UberEats and Seamless.
Dinner time! Hungry fans can order their own MrBeast Burger from the MrBeast Burger app or from most major food delivery apps including Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, UberEats and Seamless