Franchising
Odd Burger advances store development in Canada
May 19, 2022
Odd Burger Corp. has signed a franchise deal that will bring the vegan fast-food chain's first store to Vancouver, Canada.
Franchisees Stephen and James Wall are investigating locations, according to a press release.
"This city is ready for more plant-based options, especially at a reasonable price, and we think Odd Burger is the right opportunity for us as franchisees as well as for Vancouver," Stephen Wall said in the release. "We are now evaluating the best sites and can't wait to be up and running."
It's the latest West Canada development news from the brand.
Victoria franchisees John Bowker and Luke Ceraldi are also looking for a location and have submitted an offer to lease a site in downtown Victoria. The deal is pending approval from the landlord.
In Calgary, Joanna and Jay Gandhi secured a site for a franchise store at 1515 14th Street SW. The Calgary location is part of the Beltline neighborhood. Permits are in the process of being submitted to the city and a projected opening date will be announced once permits are approved.
The vegan concept pioneer also recently signed an area representative agreement with Saskatoon-based Sai-Ganesh Enterprises to open 36 locations in the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia over the next seven years. SGE will oversee construction and support for the Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary franchises.
"The Alberta and BC locations are cornerstones of our nationwide expansion and building our reputation as a national and then global brand," James McInnes, Odd Burger co-founder and CEO, said in the release. "These are the first franchises opening in the West, and we're looking forward to welcoming guests in Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary to a very new fast-food experience."
Odd Burger creates, manufactures and distributes proprietary plant-based proteins and dairy alternatives such as burgers, "ChickUn," sausage and mac and cheese.
