The Flame Broiler, a nationally recognized restaurant franchise known for serving simple, healthy, and delicious food while on the go continues its expansion in the state of California with a new location in Gardena.

To celebrate The Flame Broiler’s new Gardena location, they will be offering a free mini bowl to the first 50 people in line on Saturday, January 9.

This will be the first The Flame Broiler location for Los Angeles native Jim Bernal. Prior to opening his restaurant, he worked as a computer software consultant, but always knew he wanted to operate his own business. He has plans to open additional restaurants throughout the area. 

The Flame Broiler’s core menu features delicious rice bowls that start at only 370 calories. The bowls are made with non-GMO white or brown rice, certified Angus beef or all-natural chicken, and freshly blanched cabbage, broccoli, and carrots topped with chopped green onions. For an added flavor kick, guests are invited to top their bowls off with The Flame Broiler’s proprietary hot sauce made with cayenne peppers or their Korean BBQ inspired Magic Sauce.

“The Flame Broiler brand continues to rapidly expand, and it’s always special when we add another store to our home state of California,” says Young Lee, CEO, and founder of The Flame Broiler. “Jim truly loves and supports the brand, and we look forward to his success in Gardena.”

“The Flame Broiler will be a wonderful addition to the Gardena community,” says Jim Bernal, The Flame Broiler franchisee. “After researching a number of concepts, I selected The Flame Broiler for its devotion to improving the overall health and wellness of its guests.”