Monroe is about to get in on one of metro Detroit's messiest, most talked-about burgers. Taystee's Burgers, the gas-station-born upstart known for towering, camera-ready creations, is set to open its 10th location in Monroe on Friday. Founder Ali Jawad has grown what started as a tiny counter inside a Dearborn gas station into a regional chain that blends Halal offerings with stacked, late-night crowd-pleasers. The Monroe debut keeps the small-footprint rollout humming across southeast Michigan and adds another chapter to a brand built on the idea that a great burger does not need a fancy dining room.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Monroe shop will officially be the chain's 10th location and is scheduled to open on Friday. The Free Press report also tracks Jawad's expansion play and the brand's push into communities south of metro Detroit.
The chain's own locations page currently lists Monroe as "coming soon" and shows existing spots in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Ann Arbor, Warren, Taylor, and several other suburbs. That tally makes Monroe store number 10, according to Taystee's Burgers. The site calls out the brand's Halal certification and its made-to-order menu, which is built to work inside compact, convenience-focused spaces.
Gas-station format as a growth play
Taystee's has doubled down on the gas-station setup and has actively marketed that model to potential franchisees. As outlined by Eater Detroit, the franchise strategy leans on lower overhead and quicker build-outs by moving into existing convenience stores. That format has helped the company expand without the steeper costs that come with full-size, standalone restaurants.
Menu, awards and what fans know
The menu is intentionally loud and a little over the top. Signature items like the Notch-Yo-Burger helped Taystee's grab the top prize at the 2016 Detroit Burger Brawl, a win that kick-started its local fan base, per ClickOnDetroit. Regulars often point to the loaded sides and reliably busy late-night scene as reasons they are willing to drive out of their way for a Taystee's run.
The company also posts hiring information and store phone numbers on its website, which signals that the Monroe opening will bring additional frontline jobs once doors are unlocked. Prospective workers and curious burger hunters are encouraged to keep an eye on the locations page for the latest details. For store hours, staffing notes, and any grand-opening announcements, Taystee's directs people to its website and social media channels.
