Odd Burger Pauses US Expansion Due to Tariff Concerns, Strengthens Canadian Operations
Canadian vegan fast-food chain Odd Burger has suspended its planned US expansion due to increasing political tensions between Canada and the United States. Just last week, the company outlined plans to expand into the US, which included raising capital to cover costs associated with tariffs and building new manufacturing facilities. The strategy was intended to help mitigate the impact of tariffs and strengthen the company’s supply chain. At the time, McInnes had expressed confidence in the company’s ability to quickly scale while maintaining pricing stability and product quality. However, these expansion efforts are now on hold, and the capital will instead be directed toward strengthening Odd Burger’s operations in Canada. The decision to pause US expansion also comes in response to upcoming US tariffs, scheduled to take …
