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![]() | The Firkin Group of Pubs |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$297,850 to $1,002,000Required Net Worth
$1,000,000Number of Units
150In Business Since
1987* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
The Firkin Group of Pubs is the largest & fastest growing pub
chain in North America…sure to become “everyone’s neighbourhood pub”. A
place to go to enjoy a pint, great food and meet friends.
Currently there are 31 Firkin’s open in Canada (30 in Ontario, 1 in B.C.). Our Firkin's are located everywhere, from business centers, urban areas, power centers, and university districts. Every Firkin’s a little different, and one’s just right for you.
Firkin has attracted top restaurant and industry veterans across the North America to develop its franchises including the former chief executive for Labatt Breweries and the former head of franchising for Elephant and Castle.
Currently there are 31 Firkin’s open in Canada (30 in Ontario, 1 in B.C.). Our Firkin's are located everywhere, from business centers, urban areas, power centers, and university districts. Every Firkin’s a little different, and one’s just right for you.
Firkin has attracted top restaurant and industry veterans across the North America to develop its franchises including the former chief executive for Labatt Breweries and the former head of franchising for Elephant and Castle.
Products & Services

Oh, it’s always about us, isn’t it? Well it should be, since we are
North America’s largest growing chain of neighbourhood pubs — a
welcoming place to meet friends for a pint, some fine food and a good
time. Brilliant! It’s an idea that Firkin founders, Stanley Adelson and
Ian Fisher, will gladly tell you was theirs.
Today there are 31 Firkin pubs in Canada with our newest Canadian pub, The Falls and Firkin,in the Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls Ontario. However, the really big Firkin news these days is happening in the land of the free — soon to be known as the land of the Firkin. With a total of 8 US pubs now open (check out our Find a Pub page to locate the Firkin nearest you), we're keeping busy. It doesn't stop there with more than 135 pubs in development.
Today there are 31 Firkin pubs in Canada with our newest Canadian pub, The Falls and Firkin,in the Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls Ontario. However, the really big Firkin news these days is happening in the land of the free — soon to be known as the land of the Firkin. With a total of 8 US pubs now open (check out our Find a Pub page to locate the Firkin nearest you), we're keeping busy. It doesn't stop there with more than 135 pubs in development.
Training & Support

- Real Estate
- Design and Construction
- All Vendor Relationships
- Employee Selection
- Recruitment of and Building the Right Team
- Quality Control Checks
- Advertising and Marketing
- Continuous Upgrades to Menus, Recipes, etc.
- Training of franchisee, management, kitchen staff, and wait staff prior to the opening of your Firkin
FIRKIN TRAINING
Our Firkin training helps franchisees learn about running a successful and most importantly, profitable business. Every franchisee is required to complete an intense, mandatory training session over the course of 4 weeks that encompasses every aspect of the Firkin business.
From day one, franchisees also have access to highly coveted, one of a kind, training materials including:
F.U. Firkin University™in-house
A fully integrated staff/franchisee training program which includes:
- Brand Video showcasing the Firkin personality and marketing materials
- Staff Training Video covering the basics for front-line staff
- PowerPoint presentation which includes interactive role-playing exercises and quizzes
F.U. Firkin University™ online
FirkinUniversity.com is a password-protected portal developed as a resource centre to provide Firkin franchisees with turnkey Local Store Marketing support designed to get results! You'll have access to a full graphics inventory, as well as Firkin food & specials information.
Are You a Good Fit for The Firkin Group of Pubs?

The ideal Firkin franchisee is an ambitious entrepreneur who, in the end, dreams of owning a large,
multi-unit pub company covering either an entire market or a large
section of a market to build and operate a “company of pubs”. Firkin
Pubs operate well in urban markets, suburban markets, entertainment
areas, lifestyle and power centers. We want franchisees that understand
the power and value of penetrating a market. When you visit our
headquarter market you will see how well a market can truly be
penetrated.
Start up costs can range from $297,850 - $1,002,000 depending on the size and condition of the location.
Start up costs can range from $297,850 - $1,002,000 depending on the size and condition of the location.