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Company News

Odd Burger Enters LOI for 50 Vegan Fast Food Locations Across Florida & Europe

In the latest of Odd Burger‘s steady stream of expansion announcements, the Canadian chain today announces it has entered into a Letter of Intent to develop up to 50 new vegan fast food locations in the state of Florida and in the DACH region of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Odd has entered the LOI with the Franchise Investment AG and its parent VC division, Angelpreneur AG, a Swiss-based franchise and investment firm. Over the past two years, Odd Burger, the first vegan fast food chain to go public, has released a consistent stream of announcements regarding expansion plans across Canada and the USA. These newly announced locations encompass 25 locations in the State of Florida and the Master Franchise Rights for 25 locations in DACH, …

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Furahaa

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Fast Food

Disability-led French Vegan Chain Furahaa Announces International Franchise Plans 

Following its recent partnership with La Vie vegan bacon, French plant-based brand Furahaa has revealed franchise operation plans for its vegan fast food eateries where most of the staff are deaf. Backed by Saudi Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, Furahaa is looking for international expansion, particularly in London and Berlin.  With the claim of being the first plant-based fast food chain in France, the Furahaa Group is currently operating three branches, including two in Paris and one in Strasbourg. Furahaa is now looking to launch franchises in future locations, particularly tourist areas and mini kitchens in containers. Based on the motto of “Exclude no one”, Furahaa mainly employs people with disabilities, with the majority of its current staff being deaf.  Founder Arthur Devillers, deaf himself since …

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Veganburg

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Gastronomy & Food Service

VeganBurg Opens 3rd Location in Berkely California With Eyes Set On World Dominance

VeganBurg, which was the world’s first plant-based burger joint back in 2010, is celebrating its 11th anniversary by opening its third location in Berkeley, California. The brand, currently located in San Francisco and Singapore, reports that it has plans for international expansion through its franchise scheme. VeganBurg now opens its third location next to Berkeley University, aiming to inspire more science-forward food technology in the progressive district. This July, the Berkeley City Council voted to shift 50% of its current food expenses from animal-based to plant-based before 2024, and has committed to fully omitting animal products in the long term. The city will start serving vegan food at public events, jails, senior centers and other city buildings. VeganBurg, which has been offering the Impossible Burger …

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Vegan Fine Foods

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Company News

Retail Franchise Opportunity: “The Vegan Whole Foods” Vegan Fine Foods

In Fort Lauderdale Florida, Vegan Fine Foods continues its impressive growth with an equity crowdfunding campaign to bring its gourmet grocery experience to every major US city by 2024. The brand has been previously backed by vegan entrepreneur Heather Mills, and now presents a new standard of sustainability and ethical accountability. 

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Simeon Van der Molen, founder of Moving Mountains

Simeon Van der Molen, founder of Moving Mountains
Gastronomy & Food Service

HANS IM GLÜCK Introduces Moving Mountains Burger

The new plant-based burger by the successful German restaurant chain HANS IM GLÜCK is called “NATURBURSCHE” and aims to come very close to real beef in terms of texture and taste. The plant-based burger provides a new option on the HANS IM GLÜCK menu not just for vegetarians and vegans, but also for flexitarians and omnivores who want to reduce their meat consumption.

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Jack Bean founder Mathijs Huis in 't Veld

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Interviews

Jack Bean: “What Starbucks Did with Coffee, We are Doing with Plant-based Food.”

When vegans go out for dinner, they often just have a limited choice in conventional restaurants. And even if the choice is broader, personal standards on sustainability and quality have to be put aside. Young startups like “Jack Bean” from The Netherlands can be a solution for this problem. They offer their guests fully plant-based meals with a high focus on taste, sustainability and a no-waste-policy. We interviewed the founder Mathijs Huis in ‘t Veld about his holistic concept.

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