Franchise Watch: Perfect fries every time - New York Fries

Though the New York Fries concept was originally founded in New York City, New York Fries is actually a 30-plus-year-old Canadian brand, with more than 120 locations in Canada and over 45 international locations.

It all starts with quality

The key to the brand’s success? A focus on serving the best French fries, ever. It starts with purchasing the best ingredients – premium, grade-A potatoes and non-hydrogenated, 100 per cent sunflower oil – and using a unique three-stage cooking process to create hot, crisp French fries; delicious on their own, or as a base for a variety of the brand’s gourmet poutines.

The brand’s delectable menu includes a whole host of savory treats that are designed to appeal to a wide variety of preferences. Classic, skin-on fries are joined by iconic poutine, which can be paired with a whole host of meat options: butter chicken, pulled pork, and beef chili are just a few fan favorites.

But that’s not all! Despite its namesake, New York Fries also offers a selection of hot dogs, including a pulled pork dog, and a poutine dog that combines the best that Canada and the States have to offer.

Brand operations

The complete package

New York Fries’ operations, systems, and marketing are designed to provide customers with a premium fast-food experience, and its franchisees with excellent support and profit potential. The New York Fries business model boasts:

• High profitability

• Industry-leading food and labor costs

• Simple operational execution

• Low upfront costs

• Small foodcourt footprint

• Existing international footprint

Business model benefits

The exciting part of the New York Fries model is the simplicity in its operations and its exceptional unit economics. The brand’s products are made fresh in-store each day and are gluten-free, vegan, and fully customizable to your market.

Internationally beloved

International expansion

New York Fries is currently seeking master licensees in the following markets:

• United States

• Peru

• United Kingdom

• Singapore

• Mexico

• Australia

• Vietnam

• Thailand

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Finland

• Switzerland

• Germany

• Philippines

• Japan

• Taiwan

• Ireland

• New Zealand

Number of franchise locations: 157

Investment range: C$350,000 – C$450,000

Minimum required capital: 40% unencumbered cash

Franchise fee: C$30,000