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Fast Facts Year Founded: 2007 Segment: Fast Casual/QSR Headquarters: Toronto, Canada Units Open: 5 Units in Development: 10

 

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Hand crafted burgers made fresh daily using only the freshest ingredients.

The Big Smoke Burger restaurant franchise offers a gourmet approach to fast casual, with options including chicken, veggie, lamb and organic burgers to fit everyone's taste buds. Big Smoke Burger is competitively positioned as the gourmet answer to the explosive "better burger" segment. The fast casual franchise concept offers a variety of homemade sauces and toppings to choose from - including specialties like spicy chipotle mayo and cilantro-feta spread, and use top quality beef which is always made fresh and never frozen. Big Smoke Burger also offers hand cut French fries, cooked in trans fat-free canola oil, homemade milkshakes, fresh salad greens, traditional poutine, and a unique beverage selection including creme soda and Birch Beer.

Big Smoke Burger believes that mouthwatering tastes can only be achieved by using the freshest, highest quality ingredients. It’s the kind of quality our fans deserve! Big Smoke Burger wants to exceed our customers’ expectations with crave-worthy, fresh and handcrafted fare.

The restaurants' small layout and short menu list is designed for optimal efficiency during high volume hours, and makes it flexible enough to fit into both urban and suburban sites. The decor is described as a "modern look with an old-school feel", and the restaurant is constructed with all natural materials.
Big Smoke Burger Franchise Program

Big Smoke Burger serves handcrafted burgers, made fresh daily. Big Smoke Burger has taken Toronto by storm, and the hot fast casual concept is now expanding in prime markets across the USA and in select global markets.

The menu is shorter than many similar better burger restaurants, allowing for the business needs to be met with less staff, even during the rush hours. The look of the restaurants is cool, clean and casual - with a typical Big Smoke Burger ranging between 1,000-2,500 sq. ft. and seating between 20-50 people. The layout allows for extreme flexibility during the real estate site selection process.

Providing Franchisees with Comprehensive Support

Big Smoke Burger is committed to the success of its franchisees, with support continuing from pre-opening to grand opening to on-going.

Below is a list of just some of the support services you can expect as a Big Smoke Burger Franchisee:

  • Real Estate / Site Selection
  • Lease Approval
  • Pre-Opening
  • Management Training
  • Vendor Selection and Equipment
  • Store Opening Support
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing and Public Relations
  • Operations Support
Big Smoke Burger Franchise FAQs

Q: What size is a prototypical Big Smoke Burger?
A: Big Smoke Burger restaurants range in size from 1,000 - 2,500 square feet, depending on location with 20-50 seats.

Q: What kind of support do Big Smoke Burger franchisees get?
A: The Big Smoke Burger franchise program is committed to the success of its franchisees and provides continuous support from pre-opening, to grand opening, to on-going.

Q: What is the process for becoming a franchisee?
A: Step 1: Initial Inquiry
  • Submit basic contact information
  • Initial telephone contact
  • Submit in-depth franchise application
Step 2: Qualification
  • Initial conversations to review qualifications based on business experience and financial strength
  • Completion of state and federal compliance requirements
Step 3: Discovery Day Meeting
  • Headquarter Discovery Day: tour restaurants, meet Franchisor team, learn more about opportunity
Step 4: Legal
  • Discuss deal terms and review legal documents
  • Formalize and execute the Franchise Agreement; Payment of franchise fees
Step 5: Welcome & Store Opening
  • Real Estate
  • New franchisee / staff training
  • Marketing / Grand Opening
Big Smoke Burger Social Responsibility

Big Smoke Burger serves only the top quality beef, and its burgers are all handcrafted, made fresh daily and never frozen. They have a commitment to sourcing the freshest ingredients to deliver the highest quality product. This commitment be evidenced by the following practices:

  • Handcrafted burgers, made fresh daily
  • Top quality beef that is never frozen
  • French fries cooked in trans fat-free canola oil, hand cut and made fresh daily
  • Vegetarian, organic, chicken and lamb products offered
  • Restaurants constructed with all natural materials
  • Small model allows for smaller footprint
Thank you for your interest in Big Smoke Burger!

Please complete the form to request franchise information. Upon receipt, we will send you an e-mail containing a link to download our franchise e-Brochure. A Director of Development will then be in touch to answer any additional questions you may have, and discuss your goals and qualifications.

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