BurgerFuel Group unsure about future NZ expansion, for now

BurgerFuel Group unsure about future NZ expansion, for now
BurgerFuel has an eye on costs and saturation. (Image: NZME)
Greg Hurrell
The BurgerFuel Group is considering financing new franchisees in New Zealand against a backdrop of rising construction and other costs in a market that is approaching saturation.At its online annual general meeting on Sept 7, the NZ stock exchange-listed company told its shareholders it would also work to revive its Middle East business, which retrenched during the pandemic and would roll out online delivery through most of NZ by the end of the 2023 calendar year.It will also focus on expanding its two new brands, Shake Out and Winner Winner.&n...

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