Press & Media

iniBurger is a Bay Area-founded fast-casual brand serving gourmet burgers, chicken sandwiches, and wings built on one standard: 100% Angus beef, halal-certified chicken, and real cheese — made to order at every location. Below is a selection of media coverage, official announcements, and brand resources.
Featured Story
"This fast-growing Bay Area burger chain is trying a whole new model"
SFGate Food Editor Jessica Yadegaran profiled co-founders Abdul and Leeza Popal in Pleasanton — tracing how their strict sourcing standard and distinctive M’inis and B’igis burger models built a thriving six-location Bay Area brand from the ground up.
By Jessica Yadegaran, SFGATE Food Editor
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In The News

TrendHunter

iniBurger Recognized for Creative Menu Mashups & Fried Chicken Ice Cream Sandwich

Trend research platform profiles iniBurger's creative menu addition, highlighting its innovative culinary combinations and halal fast-casual disruption.
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Patch

Afghan Restaurateurs In Fremont Donate Proceeds To Refugees

Owners of iniBurger are earmarking a portion of sales through September to a very personal cause - the relief-aid Afghan Soft Landing Fund.
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Silicon Valley Business Journal

From Bytes to Burgers: Tech Executive Abdul Popal Builds iniBurger

How tech executive Abdul Popal applied digital operational discipline and clean supply chains to establish a new gourmet halal dining niche in Silicon Valley.
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What Now San Francisco

Halal Burger Chain iniBurger Expanding to Berkeley

iniBurger brings its customized gourmet sliders, crispy chicken sandwiches, and late-night options to UC Berkeley students on Center Street.
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East Bay Times

San Jose: iniBurger with Halal Menu Opens at Eastridge

The Bay Area fast-casual chain opens its sixth location in San Jose at Eastridge Loop, expanding its gourmet halal burger and wings menu to South Bay diners.
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iniBurger at a Glance:

Founded
June 2020

Bay Area, California

Co-Founders
Abdul & Leeza Popal

Entrepreneurs & Tech Executives

Locations
6 Bay Area Locations

Fremont, Pleasanton, Santa Clara, Campbell, Berkeley, San Jose

Standards
100% Angus Beef

Antibiotic-Free Chicken, Real Cheese, Halal Certified

Media & Press Inquiries

For press kit requests, founder interviews, or high-res brand photography:
support@iniburger.com