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Odd Burger to open 150 locations in India, Singapore

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May 17, 2023

Canadian vegan brand Odd Burger has inked a deal to open 145 locations in India and five locations in Singapore over 10 years, according to a press release.

The deal was signed with 14728696 Canada Inc. o/a Earthlings Canada Inc., which is lead by Utsand Desai, an experienced QSR developer and Odd Burger board member. The group plans to open a corporate flagship restaurant in Mumbai, India by the end of 2023, which will serve as a model store for the territory.

"The growth opportunity in the Indian market is significant," James McInnes, CEO and co-founder of Odd Burger, said in the press release. "It is estimated that there are 574 million people that follow a meat-free diet in India, with 126 million of those adhering to a vegan diet. The local connections and knowhow gained through our partnership with the developer group will help us service this large and growing market."

"We expect there to be tremendous excitement when we launch Odd Burger in the Indian market," Desai said. "The market is craving an industry-leading brand like Odd Burger to provide a vision for a sustainable future and to make plant-based eating more accessible."