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Cheese Curds
Gourmet Burgers &
Poutinerie
Cheese Curds is a gourmet burger
and poutine quick service restaurant
with a strict focus on fresh, chef-
inspired food, and is a brand of Chef
Inspired Group of Restaurants. As a
Chef Inspired brand, Cheese Curds
offers a hands-on training program
at their head office in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, and trainers will also go to
the restaurant location just prior to
opening for more last-minute training
and opening support. Franchisees
also receive operations and marketing
support, ongoing learning programs for
owners and staff, store development
assistance, design support, lease
negotiations, and much more. The
company currently has immediate
opportunities available at multiple
locations around Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick.Franchise units in Canada: 2
Corporate units in Canada: 2
Franchise fee: $35K
Investment required: $400K-$500K
Start-up capital required: $150K
Tr aining: Ye s
Available territories: All of Canada
In business since: 2012
Franchising since: 2015
CFA member since: 2014Dairy Queen
Canada
What started as an ice cream store
in Illinois more than 77 years ago,
DQ is now one of the largest fast
food systems in the world, with more
than 7,000 restaurants between the
United States, Canada, and 18 other
countries. The company has a proven
business model that involves strong
customer loyalty and relationship to
the brand. Franchisees can choose
either a DQ Grill & Chill or a non-
traditional location such as an airport
or travel plaza. DQ franchisees will
have access to a support system for
design, architecture, construction, and
operations, and training programs and
opening teams are provided, along with
regional marketing consultants.Franchise units in Canada: 682,
U.S.: 4499, Other: 1643
Franchise fee: $30K-$45K
Investment required: $400K+
Start-up capital required: $200K+
Available territories: All of Canada
In business since: 1940
CFA member since: 2000Fatburger
Fatburger began in Southern California
in 1952, and has continued to expand
over the past 65 years. The first
Fatburger Canada location opened in
Vancouver, British Columbia in 2005,
and the Canadian owned and operated
company has been growing ever since.
The Fatburger location model varies
from 2,000 sq. ft. high-profile end
cap corner units in major retail
centres, to in-line urban locations
that range from 1,000-1,400 sq. ft.
Fatburger is looking for franchisees
with entrepreneurial abilities, effective
business management capabilities, and
a commitment to Fatburger’s system
and standards. Ongoing training and
support is provided.Franchise units in Canada: 41
Corporate units in Canada: 9
Franchise fee: $50K
Investment required: $425K-$525K
Start-up capital required:
$250K-$350K
Tr aining: 2 Months
Available territories: All of Canada
CFA member since: 2009A BIG BITE INTO BURGER RESTAURANTS