Oakbrook Terrace,” Simmons said.

Wayback Burgers President John Eucalitto, added, “With steady debt-free growth, operations in 26 states and new locations opening at a rate of two per month, it’s an exciting time to be a part of the Wayback Burgers brand.”

The new Wayback Burgers of Oakbrook Terrace will encompass a 1,500-square-foot design, featuring a warm red barn board interior with white and stainless steel accents, modeled after the great American roadside burger joint, the company said. T

he restaurant will also serve beer.

Founded in 1991 in Newark, Delaware, Wayback Burgers is a Connecticut-based fast-casual franchise with more than 120 locations nationally and internationally in Argentina, Brunei and Saudi Arabia. Wayback Burgers, through its executed master franchise agreements, plans to open in 33 countries in the Middle East, Northern Africa, Argentina, Pakistan and Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada, along with pending agreements in Chile, Guatemala, Nigeria, India, Mumbai and Western Malaysia.

• Business Writer Kim Mikus contributed to this report.