How do New York and Brussels come together in juicy, bold burgers? Brothers Jerome and Philippe Vandermeulen found the answer more than a decade ago when they launched the first Manhattn’s Burgers on Avenue Louise.
Inspired by the energy, ambition and food culture of New York City, they set out to bring a taste of the Big Apple to Brussels. The medium of choice? One of America's most iconic classics: juicy, flame-grilled steak burgers.
Today, Manhattn’s Burgers operates 11 locations across Belgium and France, with ambitious plans for further international expansion. Join Young Voka Brussels Metropolitan for an exclusive conversation with the founders as they share their entrepreneurial journey, growth ambitions, and lessons learned while scaling a strong brand without compromising quality.
We'll welcome you at The Mix, the perfect backdrop for an evening of entrepreneurship and networking. Following the founders’ talk, we'll head downstairs to Fox Food Market to taste Manhattn’s signature burgers.
Program
- 18:00 – Arrival & welcome drink
- 19:00 – Founders' talk with Jerome and Philippe Vandermeulen, co-founders of Manhattn’s Burgers
- 20:00 – Burgers & networking at Fox Food Market
- 22:00 – End
Seats are limited, so don’t miss out – register now!
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YVBM brings together young entrepreneurs and high potentials under 40 through content-driven events, valuable networking experiences and unique venues across Brussels.
Join now and benefit from our reduced membership fee for the remainder of 2026:
- €100 for Voka Brussels Metropolitan members
- €150 for non-members
Questions? Contact coordinator Isabel Van der Poorten at isabel.vanderpoorten@voka.be
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