Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes
Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes founder Jimmy Britz knows the quick-service restaurant industry inside and out. After leaving the Army in Hamburg, West Germany, he fell in love with the traditional Canadian dish poutine, and he’s been serving it ever since. And though technology and social media have changed how many franchises work, Britz believes the basics of good food still stand strong today. Britz chose poutine in particular because he wanted to share a unique, tasty food with more of the world. Something that locals would come to love; something that you had to go to Jimmy’s to enjoy. And thus Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes was born.
Poutine, for those unfamiliar, is a popular dish made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy. Britz loves the traditional style, but he decided that to truly be unique, he had to spice it up with some mouthwatering twists. At Jimmy’s, you can order poutine in Tex-Mex style— complete with beef chili, guacamole, black beans, and corn—in a vegetarian blend, as a
Middle Eastern dish, or even an Asian-inspired serving with stylized toppings like Falafel or Chicken Tandoori. The combinations are endless. It’sBritz’s enjoyment of the fast-paced industry that drives him even today. Between brandbuilding, team dynamics, and serving the public, he could not be happier with the product and the global opportunities Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes offers potential franchisees. Britz knows there’s a huge feeling of accomplishment being a restaurant CEO, because he’s worked almost every position building—from mopping floors, to fixing the fryers, to owning a franchise himself. Britz understands that putting together the right team is vital to supporting and motivating potential franchisees, that’s why his corporate team is focused on offering flexible solutions to aspiring entrepreneurs. Britz recognizes that today’s franchisees are faced with difficult startup costs, including the requirement to buy pre-designated equipment, furniture, fittings and fixtures from expensive manufacturers. That’s why he’s trying to do it better. Britz wants Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes to be more flexible and more willing to work with franchisees to find the best solution when it comes to stocking a restaurant. That’s why he developed his franchise model with small business owners and owner-operator in its mind. It’s also working. Not only are more and more people becoming franchisees with Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes, Britz is receiving feedback that he loves to hear. Franchisees are reporting that their success rates are on the rise because of food quality, corporate support, and unique offerings. In fact, domestic growth is increasing dramatically as new restaurants are exceeding high performance expectations and setting sales volume. Britz wants people to know that becoming a franchisee for Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes is perfect for the ambitious entrepreneur that wants to be part of something on the rise while making an additional source of income. And he’s committed to developing a relationship with each franchisee to ensure they’re receiving the growth and support they need to sustain success. Always on the go, meeting franchisees at their locations, Britz is ready and willing to share his success with others. He believes that Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes has the ability to be competitive, to be a national brand, and to change both the franchisee and the customers’ lives.
Jimmy’s Fries & Shakes recently announced their multi-million master franchisor agreement with a business partner in the United Arab Emirates. The Company is currently gearing up for an aggressive business expansion in various other parts of the world, such as Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and many more. If you are interested in taking advantage of this franchise opportunity contact the Company at: franchising@jimmysfries.com.