Odd Burger, formerly known as Globally Local, is a Canadian vegan fast-food chain renowned for its delicious food available at accessible prices. The chain recently announced it has engaged real estate firm Retail by MONA to find a new location for a Manhattan flagship restaurant. Just like Odd Burger's Canadian locations, the New York location will boast a compact smart kitchen, self-checkout kiosks, and cashless transactions.
"The MONA team could not be more excited to help bring Odd Burger to New York City and we know they will have an extremely successful roll-out in Manhattan and beyond," said Brandon L. Singer, CEO and founder of Retail by MONA. "Given the increased consumer interest in plant-based meals, as well as the ongoing disruption of retail real estate, this is the perfect time for Odd Burger to enter the New York City market and make a huge splash."
Plant-Based QSR Expansions
'Odd Burger' Recently Announced Plans to Expand to New York
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Fast-food Expansion - There is a growing trend in the expansion of plant-based fast-food chains, catering to increasing consumer interest and demand for vegan options.
2. Compact Smart Kitchens - Efficiency and cost-savings can be found in adopting compact smart kitchen technology for fast-food chains like Odd Burger.
3. Cashless Transactions - The adoption of cashless transactions in fast-food chains can enhance customer experience, increase efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate firms specializing in commercial restaurant spaces, like Retail by MONA, will see an increase in business as more plant-based fast-food chains continue to expand.
2. Vegan Food - As consumer interest in plant-based meals continues to grow, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for entrepreneurs to capitalize on and offer unique vegan food options that cater to diverse dietary needs.
3. Fast-food Technology - The adoption and development of fast-food technology, such as compact smart kitchens and cashless transactions, present an opportunity for tech entrepreneurs to pioneer and innovate the industry further.