There’s a Phantom Restaurant in Scarborough, Maine, Cooked Up by a YouTube Sensation

As if there isn't enough competition in the Portland area when it comes to restaurants, how about adding another possibility into the mix: ordering food from a restaurant that doesn't actually exist and getting it delivered to your doorstep. Does that sound confusing? Yes. But it's a legit thing, as a virtual burger chain has popped up in the Maine Mall area and is leaving some customers dumbfounded.

It's Called MrBeast Burgers and It's a Nationwide Chain

Consistent viewers of YouTube are quite familiar with Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast, whose YouTube channel is one of the most subscribed to on the platform. His channel has taken on many different forms, from charitable actions to survival videos, but Donaldson eventually found a love and passion for food. He launched a partnership with a company called Virtual Dining Concepts and MrBeast Burgers officially came to life, but in a very unique way.

There Isn't a Physical Location of MrBeast Burger

Instead of being a brick-and-mortar restaurant you can drive to and order from, every transaction takes place through an app. You can order directly from the MrBeast app or through other food delivery services. MrBeast Burger hadn't been an option for people in Maine until recently, with availability now in and around Scarborough.

How Do I Get Real Food if the Restaurant Doesn't Exist?

While MrBeast Burger is a virtual restaurant, the food you get is real. The concept has existing restaurants receiving product from MrBeast Burger, and prepare their menu at the existing restaurant. In the case of the Scarborough location, a quick Google search will show that all MrBeast Burger menu items are being prepared at the Red Robin location near Walmart.