***** Jer-Z Boys Burgers & Fries, 4528 North University Drive, Lauderhill, Florida 33351, (954) 533-8474.

Got an absolutely terrific fast food “burger & fries” joint for you…Jer-Z Boys in Lauderhill.

Jer-Z Boys has been open, give or take a month—it’s located in the “requisite” South Florida strip center—seats about 150—order at/pickup at counter. You can check menu/prices at www.jer-zboys.com.

Right about now you must be saying…Oh no, not another new fast food burger joint in South Florida!

Now you and I both know, that these self serve yogurt–cupcake–burger “openings” are getting a bit over-done (pun intended). Look! That’s what American capitalism is all-about—in the end, it’s survival of the fittest. How it all shakes out remains to be seen, but there is no question in old Jeff Eats’ mind, that a HUGE shakeup in all three-businesses is a slam dunk and just around the corner.

Now, that I got “that” out of the way—I absolutely loved Jer-Z Boys. I thought that the grilled cheeseburger and french fries were right up there with best of breed. Unlike many of the other players out there, Jer-Z Boys’ menu isn’t limited to just burgers and fries…the joint also has Nathan’s hot dogs, sausage subs, chicken and pork sandwiches, salads. Just so you know, I also did a sweet sausage/peppers & onions sub—this sandwich alone was worth the price of admission, delicious.

To beat a dead horse (burger business concept) even deader…forgetting, the huge guys like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King—a Five Guys and BurgerFi were within a 5 minute drive from Jer-Z Boys. Like I said a minute or so ago, the burger segment seemingly gets more crowded by the minute. Let’s end this one with this—If quality, taste, price point, selection, service are the deciding factors…Jer-Z Boys has a bright future ahead of it.

Jer-Z Boys is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm.