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Gaithersburg Today
By the People, for the People
Char'd Opens First Maryland Restaurant in North Bethesda
The popular burger chain is expanding beyond its food truck roots with a new brick-and-mortar location.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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After operating a successful food truck in Gaithersburg, the Char'd burger restaurant is officially opening its first brick-and-mortar location in North Bethesda, Maryland this week. The new restaurant, located at 11881 Grand Park Ave., will offer a variety of menu items including smash-style burgers, crispy chicken, and milkshakes.
Why it matters
The opening of Char'd's first Maryland restaurant represents the continued growth and popularity of the brand, which has built a loyal following through its food truck operations. It also fills a vacancy left by the closure of the previous tenant, BurgerFi, which shuttered its location at the same address in 2025 after filing for bankruptcy.
The details
Char'd will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays through Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. On Fridays, the restaurant will remain open from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. The first 50 guests at the grand opening will receive a free custom tote bag, and all attendees will be given a complimentary cup of hot chocolate.
- Char'd will officially open its doors on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- The restaurant previously operated as a food truck in Gaithersburg.
The players
Char'd
A burger restaurant chain that is expanding from its food truck roots to open its first brick-and-mortar location in Maryland.
BurgerFi
The previous tenant at the 11881 Grand Park Ave. location in North Bethesda, which closed in 2025 after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
What’s next
Char'd plans to continue growing its presence in Maryland and the surrounding region, with potential future locations in the works.
The takeaway
The opening of Char'd's first Maryland restaurant marks an exciting milestone for the brand, showcasing the ongoing demand for high-quality, locally-sourced burgers and the resilience of the restaurant industry in the face of challenges like the BurgerFi bankruptcy.
