Hard Rock Cafe will kick off its annual World Burger Tour competition in celebration of Hard Rock International Founders' Day. Hard Rock Cafe chefs from around  the world were challenged to develop unique burger creations that showcase elements from their regional cultures and personal taste. These innovative recipes will be available exclusively for guests to try, including the Choila Burger at Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu, from June 14 through August 5. For example,  guests at Hard Rock Cafe Rome can choose the Lasagna Burger with Ragu Bolognese and bechamel, those visiting Atlantic City can try the Jersey Shore Burger that features a house-made blueberry maple  aioli and provolone.

 Choila Burger, developed by Biplov Maharjan at Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu, is made with fresh buffalo burger patty, seasoned and seared, topped with our house-made spicy nepali choila sauce, and a fried

 egg, served on a toasted bun with a cabbage-cucumber medley and is inspired by the traditional flavors  of Nepal’s Newari cuisine.

 This year's competition marks an exciting first for Hard Rock, with the addition of chef, content creator and brand partner Olivia Tiedemann as both a mentor and judge. She has worked closely with participating chefs throughout the competition, sharing her culinary expertise and burger-crafting techniques to help elevate each recipe. “Working with these talented chefs from around the world has been incredibly fun. Each one brought such passion and creativity to their recipes, and I'm amazed by how they've transformed classic burger concepts with their unique local influences and personal stories,” said Olivia Tiedemann.

 Based on Tiedemann’s input, sales performance and guests’ votes on social media, the top five burger recipes will be selected and announced later this summer. Then the five finalists will become available at

 Hard Rock Cafe locations globally for all fans to experience for a limited time before one final winner is selected.  “This is such a fun annual event where our chef gets to flex his creativity, and our guests get to try our

 new burger inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Nepal and the bold flavors of traditional Newari  cuisine for a limited time,” said Narayan Subedi, General Manager, Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu.

 The first Hard Rock Cafe at Old Park Lane in London opened on June 14, 1971. Launching this competition on Founders' Day celebrates how the brand has evolved over 54 years into an iconic

 entertainment, hospitality and lifestyle company with more than 300 Hard Rock Cafes and Rock Shops, Hotels, Resorts and Casinos worldwide