TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 29, 2014) - Redberry Franchising Corp, the operator of Burger King Canada, has engaged Cushman & Wakefield’s retail and franchise team to help the company with its expansion plans.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Retail & Franchise team have designed a new strategic growth plan for Burger King in Canada. This research involved the combined efforts of Shawn Saraga, Vice President Retail for C&W, and Alexandra Grudkin, Sales Representative from C&W in concert with Audra Wosik from Burger King Canada.
Determining a winning formula that took into account franchisees’ needs as well as the best real estate solutions possible C&W compiled demographic data, population densities, traffic counts, and conducted a competitive analysis. As a result, what started as a 30 node project has evolved into a Canada-wide, small and urban market growth plan that Redberry will implement with the assistance of C&W. The restaurant chain currently has over 280 outlets in Canada.
“For more than 50 years Burger King has made its mark through premium ingredients and premium locations,” said Shawn Saraga, Vice President Retail for C&W. “Our goal is to carry on that tradition of smart expansion that has made our client a respected fast food restaurant.”
Redberry’s expansion plans target two basic formats; an 800-1000 square foot food court model, and an 800-3,500 above ground, end unit or free standing location.
ABOUT CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
Cushman & Wakefield advises and represents clients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment. Founded in 1917, it has 250 offices in 60 countries, employing more than 16,000 professionals. It offers a complete range of services to its occupier and investor clients for all property types, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, appraisal, consulting, corporate services, and property, facilities, project and risk management.
ABOUT BURGER KING® WORLDWIDE
Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® Worldwide is the second largest quick serve hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, BURGER KING® operates in nearly 13,000 locations serving more than 11 million guests daily in 86 countries and territories worldwide.
ABOUT BURGER KING® CANADA
Redberry Investments Corp. is the master franchisee for BURGER KING® in Canada, representing the approximately 300 BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide. Founded in 2005, Redberry is a privately-held, Quebec corporation with more than 6,000 employees and offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Detroit. For more information please visit www.burgerking.ca.
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Brad Dugard
416-359-2545 / 647-268-4599
brad.dugard@cushwake.com