Last Updated on August 4, 2012 by DeanR
The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise Information
The Firkin Group of Pubs is a franchise for an English pub. It was founded by Stanley Adelson and Ian Fisher in 1987 in Toronto, Canada.
It started in 1986 when Adelson and Fisher decided to franchise Toronto’s Empire Pubs. They then opened up Fox and the Firkin and purchased it from Empire including the copyright on the name. This was when they established The Firkin Group of Pubs. They wanted the pub to be very inviting to the locals. Each location has its own name combining “Firkin” and a name of an animal. Each location also has its own unique style to fit the wants and needs of the locals. They have also put up the Firkin University to help graduates pay off their student loans. Each location also has their own way of supporting and helping their communities.
What is on the menu at The Firkin Group of Pubs?
For appetizers, they have the World Famous Wings, Warm Soft Jumbo Pretzels, Santa Fe Egg Rolls, Firkin Nachos, Irish Nachos, Crispy Calamari, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Classic Scotch Eggs, Chili Cheese Fries, Angus Beef Sliders, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Chicken Quesadilla, and Triple Cheese Bread. You can also get a platter to Get Started; they call it The Hodge Podge Platter.
For the Salads, they call it The Queen’s Greens. They have Mixed Greens, The Wedge, Caesar Salad, Santa Fe Steak Salad, Grilled Chicken Cobb, and Baby Spinach Salad. You can also add Chicken Breast, Sirloin Steak, Grilled Salmon, and Grilled Portobello to your salad. For Sandwiches, they have Roast Beef Dip, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Classic Reuben, Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, and Chipotle Chicken Wrap. All their sandwiches are served with fries. For Burgers and Franks, they have English Cheddar Burger, The Firkin Burger, Mushroom and Swiss Burger, Black Bean Burger, Chili Cheese Burger, Bunless Burger, Knife and Fork Chicago Style Hot Dog, and Chili Cheese Dog. These are also served with fries. Pub Favourites are Guiness Steak and Mushroom, Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Tenders with Fries, Traditional Fish n Chips, Bangers Beans and Mash, Cottage Pie, and Mac and Cheese with Ham. Their Fine Fare includes Jameson Salmon, Top Choice Sirloin, Veggie Stir Fry, Chicken Piccata, Prok Chops, Chicken Fried Steak, and Chicken Alfredo.
Costs and requirements on running The Firkin Group of Pubs franchise
Expect to be investing about $297,000 to $1,200,000. The Firkin Group of Pubs franchise fee is $30,000 with an on-going royalty fee is 5%. This is for a renewable 10 to 20 year term agreement. They allow multi unit ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be four weeks training and on-going training. You will also be provided with training materials. Trainings are provided to the franchisee, kitchen staff, management, and wait staff before your first day opening. You will receive assistance in real estate and in design and construction. You will receive support in recruiting and building your team of employees. There will also be continuous upgraded on the menus and recipes. You will be given access to partner vendors. You may also expect occasional quality control checks. There will be advertising and marketing support.
The Firkin Group of Pubs Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 20 Steelcase Rd., #1C Markham, Ontario L3R 1B2
Phone: (905)305-9792