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Chargrilled burger joint quietly closes after 3 years in Lake Norman. What to know

The Habit Burger and Grill has quietly closed in Mooresville.

The fast-food chain, known for its chargrilled burgers, shuttered its storefront at 379 W. Plaza Drive this week, according to signage posted in one of the windows. The reason wasn’t immediately clear.

That location opened in 2023, taking over a former Popeyes chicken, CharlotteFive previously reported. At the time, it marked Habit’s sixth Charlotte-area store as the California-based chain expanded in the metro.

“While we’ve closed this Habit Burger & Grill location, you can still enjoy your chargrilled favorites at one of our nearby restaurants,” the sign read.

A black and white sign posted on a glass door features a sun logo and large text stating, “THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED.” Below the main heading, smaller text explains that while this Habit Burger & Grill has closed, customers can find nearby restaurants via their website or mobile app. A QR code is partially visible at the bottom of the notice to help patrons locate the next closest chargrill.
The Habit Burger & Grill has officially closed at 379 W. Plaza Drive in Mooresville. Joe Marusak

The burger joint was also listed as “permanently closed” on Google as of Tuesday, April 21.

CharlotteFive reached out to the restaurant for more information and was awaiting a response.

Founded in 1969, Habit Burger & Grill specializes in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, chicken and tuna sandwiches. Fries and milkshakes are also on the menu alongside salads and signature sides.

The Habit Burger Grill has multiple locations in the Charlotte area.
The Habit Burger Grill has multiple locations in the Charlotte area. The Habit Burger Grill

The burger chain has multiple Charlotte-area locations, including spots in Denver, Monroe and Indian Land, South Carolina.

Joe Marusak and Catherine Muccigrosso contributed reporting.

The Habit Burger & Grill

Location: 379 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117 (permanently closed)

Location: 7266 NC-73 Suite 101, Denver, NC 28037

Location: 2121 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110

Location: 7740 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, SC 29707

Menu

Cuisine: Chargrilled burgers, fries, sandwiches and more

Instagram: @habitburgerandgrill

The Habit Burger Grill’s Santa Barbara Charburger is a menu favorite with two chargrilled beef patties, avocado, caramelized onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on grilled sourdough.
The Habit Burger Grill’s Santa Barbara Charburger is a menu favorite with two chargrilled beef patties, avocado, caramelized onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on grilled sourdough. The Habit Burger Grill
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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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