FranchiseCanada September | October 2017 59Fresh Burger
Fresh Burger is a boutique burger
restaurant with an open kitchen
concept that puts the profitability of the
franchisee first. The concept is unique
in Canada because of its limited menu
of only burgers, fries, and poutine.
Fresh Burger uses fresh meat and
ingredients for its toppings. The stores
have no freezers.
The concept was created to be
simple to operate and manage,
and to minimize the up-front
capital investment and maximize
profit margins. Fresh Burger has
two locations (one corporate and
one franchised) and three more in
development, all in the GTA, and is
looking to grow through franchising,
using the flagship Richmond Hill
location as its prototype.
Franchise units in Canada: 1
Corporate units in Canada: 1
Available territories: ON
In business since: 2013
Franchising since: 2016
CFA member since: 2016
Harvey’s
Harvey’s is a CARA brand with more
than 800 units across Canada, and
prides itself as being a true Canadian
burger brand. Being part of the CARA
system means being part of a system
with wide sales of approximately $1.7
billion and over 50,000 employees
nationwide. Harvey’s is looking
for people with strong leadership
skills, community ties, and who
are passionate about delivering the
Harvey’s brand of standard and
customer service. Franchisees receive
ongoing support for the real estate,
purchasing, construction, marketing,
and information technology of their
location.Franchise units in Canada: 262
Corporate units in Canada: 12
Franchise fee: $25K
Investment required: $650K-$950K
Start-up capital required:
$270K-$360K
Tr aining: 6 weeks
Available territories: AB, MB, NB,
NL, NS, ON, QC
In business since: 1959
Franchising since: 1962
CFA member since: 1993Hero Certified
Burgers
Established in 2003, Hero Certified
Burgers is the exclusive provider of
Canadian Angus beef, and they pride
themselves on serving real, wholesome
food. Hero Burgers franchisees are
focused on success and have prior
experience with management and
business. Prior restaurant experience
is preferred, but not necessary. The
business model supports franchisees
with a two-week training course, as
well as ongoing training from the head
office throughout the year. As per their
Franchise Agreement, franchisees
act as full-time managers at their
locations, as Hero Certified Burgers
believes in a “Hands On” approach to
effectively manage operations.Franchise units in Canada: 54
Investment required: $300K
Start-up capital required: $150K
Tr aining: 2 weeks
Available territories: ON, QC, US
In business since: 2003
Franchising since: 2003
CFA member since: 2011A BIG BITE INTO BURGER RESTAURANTS