Fryer's is an international fast-food chain focused on hamburgers, fried chicken, French fries, and milkshakes. Its headquarters is in the Richmond, British Columbia area, and is currently owned and operated by Fryer's International, Inc. Established in 1989, the Fryer's chain expanded to 46 locations scattered throughout North America between 1989 and 2002.[2][3]

Fryer’s
Company typeWholly owned subsidiary
IndustryFast Casual Restaurants
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989)
HeadquartersRichmond, British Columbia, Canada
Number of locations
50+ (2009)[1]
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsAmerican Food Choices
OwnerFryer’s International, Inc
Websitefryersusa.com

In early 2004, the chain began franchising. In one year, permits had been sold for over 100 franchised locations, catching the attention of the national restaurant industry.[2] As of 2013, Fryer's has locations open throughout the United States, Canada and Middle East.[2][4]

Slogans

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US – Canada

  • 1989–1991: Can’t eat just one
  • 1991–1993: Eat it your way!
  • 1993–1995: Because it's awesome
  • 1995–2001: Call it Quality
  • 2001–Present: Quality You Can Trust

International

  • 2007–Present: Eat so good for so little! (Bahamas)
  • 2009–Present: It's Fryer’s time! (Costa Rica)
  • 2010–Present: Leave the rest... taste the best! (Mexico)

History

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Fryer's was founded on April 20, 1989, in Toronto, Canada. The first restaurant was established as a 20-stool counter operation. Originally, the chain consisted of only dine-in facilities, but after the success and customer's demand, most locations have since added drive-through.

In the media

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In 2005, the company was featured in the TV series Alias.[citation needed]

Locations

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References

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  1. ^ Volpe, Michael (July 17, 2009). "Fryer's Offers Loans to Credit-Strapped Franchisees". The Vancouver Sun (29): 4.
  2. ^ a b c "About Us". Fryer’s International.[dead link]
  3. ^ Hoovers.com. "CKE Restaurants, Inc". Hoovers.com. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
  4. ^ "Fryerusa.com, Privacy Policy, Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  5. ^ [1] "Locations of Fryer’s"
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