California's 'Habit Burger Grill' Coming To Wilmington In Sept.

WILMINGTON, MA — The California-based fast food chain Habit Burger Grill is coming to Wilmington, after the franchisee received a victualer license from the Board of Selectmen, Monday.

Adam Quinn, who owns multiple Dunkin' Donuts locations in town, plans to open the new burger franchise at 196 Ballardvale Street in September.

"I think there's a real need for some food use on Ballardvale," Quinn said. "I have zero creative bones — I understand the franchise model."

Habit Burger specializes in "charburgers" and ice-cream based specialties like milkshakes. It has around 300 locations, Quinn said, and was recently bought by Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.

Quinn is working with Habit Burger on coronavirus adjustments.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.