FranchiseCanada September | October 2017 57A BIG BITE INTO BURGER RESTAURANTS
Burger King
Canada
Burger King is the second-largest
hamburger restaurant chain in the
world, and has been operating since
- Franchisees have a wide range
of franchise opportunities to choose
from, and are backed by a world-class
support system. Franchisees attend a
Franchisee Orientation and participate
in an in-store training program that
lasts seven to 10 weeks. From a team
of experts with extensive knowledge
to help with business growth, to
a marketing team dedicated to
innovation and success—Burger King
Franchisees are given the resources
they need to operate a successful
business. Franchisees consult with a
Franchise Performance Manager on all
aspects of restaurant operations, who
provides ongoing support.
Franchise units in Canada: 159,
U.S.: 6385, Other: 4279
Corporate units in Canada: 122,
U.S.: 876, Other: 362
Franchise fee: $55K
Investment required: $1M-$1.5M
Start-up capital required: $500K
Tr aining: Over 300 hours - both
restaurant & classroom
Available territories: All of Canada
In business since: 1954
Franchising since: 1954
CFA member since: 2012
CaliBurger
As a global California-lifestyle
restaurant chain with a presence
worldwide, Caliburger is fast-growing
and currently expanding in Canada
and other countries due to the market
for Cali-style burgers and fries. The
company is launching a franchise
program in partnership with Fransmart
and other qualified franchise partners,
who are committed to developing
multiple locations and prime
domestic and global markets. Ideal
franchise partners are passionate and
enthusiastic, committed to a multi-unit
development agreement of four to 20
units, and have business experience
and real estate knowledge.Franchise units in Other: 6
Corporate units in U.S.: 2, Other: 4
Franchise fee: $40K
Investment fequired: $400K+
Tr aining: 4+ weeks initial and
ongoing
Available territories: All of Canada,
US, International
In business since: 2012
Franchising since: 2012
CFA member since: 2014Carl’s Jr.
Operating since 1941, and with more
than 1,500 restaurants worldwide,
Carl’s Jr. has established itself as
a premier burger chain in America.
Prospective franchisees with previous
franchise or restaurant experience
are preferred, and franchisees looking
to sign a Franchise Agreement must
be able to commit to a 20-year term.
Carl’s Jr. provides a support system
that includes guidance with site
selection, restaurant design, and
construction. There is a 10-week
training program for franchisees
and senior management, and once
franchisees have opened their
business, ongoing support is provided
to assist with operations, field support,
and marketing.Franchise units in Canada: 22,
U.S.: 986, Other: 352
Corporate units in U.S.: 167
Franchise fee: $45K USD
Investment required:
$985K-$1.933M
Start-up capital required: $300K
USD per restaurant minimum
Tr aining: Ye s
Available territories: MB, ON,
International
In business since: 1941
Franchising since: 1984
CFA member since: 2007