Tampa Bay healthy burger company shutters three locations after 30 years

Evos Holdings, the parent company of Evos Feel Great Food, has closed its thee locations — one each in St. Petersburg, South Tampa and Carrollwood — in the Tampa Bay region.

Evos was started in 1994 by Alkis Crassas, Michael Jeffers and Dino Lambridis when the three friends wanted classic American fare without the guilt of greasy eating, according to a 2007 Business Observer story. 

The restaurant prepared its burgers and fries in an oven instead of deep fryers, broilers and gas grills and focused on healthy ingredients. The company boasted 50% to 70% less fat and calories than other restaurants and no trans fats.

A release from the company sent out late Thursday afternoon did not state the closing date of the stores or a reason for closing. It also didn't say how many employees would be impacted.

“We’ve enjoyed this chapter of our lives immensely, but all good things come to an end,” says Jeffers in the statement. “We have no regrets and we leave having taken steps to secure jobs and futures for our valued team. We’re thankful for the opportunity to serve our community, which has rewarded us many times over.”