Five Guys, Covent Garden, London - 4 July
The capital's so-called burger wars really kicked off however with the UK launch of popular US chain Five Guys.
The American burger behemoth took its first UK site in the former Long Acre bar unit in Covent Garden and opened on Independence Day to yet more massive queues.
As well as burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches, Five Guys allows diners to choose from as many toppings as they want and offers visitors a choice of more than 100 soft drinks.
Five Guys, Covent Garden, London - 4 July.