Vegan quick-service restaurant chain Odd Burger has opened its first location in Vancouver.

The new restaurant is located at 2821 Main Street. The opening marks a significant step in the company’s expansion into B.C.

“We could not be more excited to finally bring Odd Burger to Vancouver,” said James McInnes, co-founder and CEO of Odd Burger. “We see tremendous potential in the B.C. market, and we believe that our expansion strategy will be instrumental to the future growth of Odd Burger.”

The London, Ont.-based company had previously said it would open a Vancouver location in the summer but did not provide any reasons for the delay.

In addition to the Main Street restaurant, Odd Burger is launching its first food truck in B.C. The food truck will attend local festivals and events across the province, providing increased visibility for the Odd Burger brand as it seeks to establish a foothold in Western Canada, said the company.

The truck is also available for private bookings, including corporate events, weddings, and festivals.

Meanwhile, Odd Burger also announced plans for a non-brokered private placement to raise up to $1 million through the sale of 4,000,000 units at $0.25 per unit. Each unit will include one common share and one purchase warrant, allowing the holder to buy an additional share at $0.30 within two years.

Proceeds from the offering will support Odd Burger’s expansion in Canada and the U.S., upgrades to its manufacturing facilities, advancements in restaurant automation technology, and general working capital needs, said the company.

Odd Burger’s unique approach to fast food combines sustainability, automation, and plant-based innovation. Its restaurants use automated cooking technology to ensure consistency, and the company produces its own plant-based proteins and sauces at its manufacturing facility in London. Odd Burger also offers a line of consumer-packaged goods available in grocery stores across Canada.

As Odd Burger continues to grow, it is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable fast food and automation, with its sights set on transforming the industry, according to the company.

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