Fast food franchise market in Canada
Fast food and quick-service restaurant franchises lead in store count in Canada. Build-out costs run $250,000 to $1 million. Drive-thru sites command premium rents but generate the strongest sales. Lease terms run 10 to 20 years.
Buying a fast food franchise
Site approval from the franchisor is the gating step. We pull approved sites that fit the brand's criteria — traffic counts, visibility, drive-thru access, and trade area gap. Existing locations with sales history are also a strong option.
Selling a fast food franchise
Buyers look at sales per square foot, lease term left, drive-thru, and brand health. Multi-unit owners often sell in packages. Summit can list single locations or full portfolios.
Common mistakes fast food franchise buyers make
- Signing a non-drive-thru site for a brand that needs drive-thru — sales never catch up
- Underestimating royalty and marketing fees on slim QSR margins
- Taking the first site offered instead of waiting for a real fit
Popular brands in this category
Common brands we work with — buying, selling, and leasing. Individual brand pages are coming soon.
Tim HortonsA&WMary Brown'sHarvey's
