The Burger Chains That Have A Higher Bar Set For Their Beef

Smashburger’s patties are "100% Certified Angus Beef that is grass fed and supports local farms." However, the cattle may be fed antibiotics or hormones.

Additionally, the cattle were not necessarily only fed a grass diet. In fact, former Smashburger CCO Greg Creighton called the company’s beef "grain fed, grass finished."

Elevation Burger uses only "environmentally sustainable beef, completely grass-fed, in each and every patty," per its website. The menu is also free of trans fats.

Per BurgerFi's website, the chain uses 100% Angus beef and is "never exposed to steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals or additives."

The cows used for BurgerFi burgers are raised on pastures and are fed a diverse diet that includes grass, grains, hay, and legumes, so they are not wholly grass-fed.