Ghostburger

Washington, D.C., United States

A restaurant in Washington, D.C. offering a hot dog tower and other shareable menu items.

CCI Score

44.28

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Biden and Harris Endorse Local Business with Ghostburger Visit

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ordered lunch from Ghostburger in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, marking the second time Biden has patronized a business under the Destination Unknown Restaurants umbrella. The visit was highlighted as a show of support for small businesses that have surged during their administration.

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Ghostburger is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JAN

19

2023

Biden and Harris Endorse Local Business with Ghostburger Visit
55.91

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ordered lunch from Ghostburger in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, marking the second time Biden has patronized a business under the Destination Unknown Restaurants umbrella. The visit was highlighted as a show of support for small businesses that have surged during their administration.
+70

Executive Political Engagement

April 8

The high-profile patronage by President Biden and Vice President Harris is a clear instance of executive political engagement that supports small businesses and progressive economic policies. This public endorsement by key political figures serves as a counter-narrative to authoritarian practices by emphasizing community support and empowering local enterprises.

President, VP chow down on Shaw’s Ghostburgers
JAN

17

2023

Ghostburger Receives High-Profile Presidential Order
32.65

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris placed a high-profile order at Ghostburger on January 17, 2023, a move that not only spotlighted the small business but also emphasized its commitment to fair labor practices through its high hourly wages and non-reliance on tips. The event, amplified by a presidential tweet, aligns the company with progressive economic policies and serves as an endorsement of small business values.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The presidential order by Biden and Harris places Ghostburger within a progressive political narrative, aligning it with democratic, small business–supportive policies. This political visibility is seen as a positive indicator of the company’s association with anti-fascist values and support for broad-based economic participation.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Order Ghostburger Cheeseburgers
+30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

Ghostburger emphasizes fair labor practices by providing high hourly wages and eliminating the need for tipping, which supports worker rights and equitable treatment. This aspect of their business model reinforces their progressive profile.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Order Ghostburger Cheeseburgers