Firkin Group Of Pubs Expands In Vancouver

Posted on December 02, 2006 by Ginger Watford

Locals To Bring Four Pubs To Clark County

Toronto, — The Firkin Group of Pubs, the largest English pub chain in North America, recently inked a multi-unit franchise agreement bringing four pubs to Clark County in Vancouver. Lisa and Jon Clifton along with Debby and Allen Wear expect to open their first pub in April 2007 near the Vancouver Mall.

“My partners and I have always dreamed of having a pub but didn’t want to take the risk of opening up our own concept—we wanted a proven brand,” says Lisa. “We chose the Firkin Group of Pubs because they didn’t look or feel like a franchised, cookie cutter pub. They’ve created a Cheers atmosphere where people of all ages could feel comfortable and hang out; it’s like your local neighborhood pub where everyone knows your name.”

While all of the partners are experienced entrepreneurs with business backgrounds, Allen, Lisa’s brother, will serve as General Manager of the restaurants. Mr. Wear has 17 years of restaurant experience.

Named the 2005 “Best Pub in Toronto” by Toronto Sun Readers, The Firkin Group of Pubs is not your ordinary pub chain in a box. Drawing inspiration from their tagline, “every Firkin is a little different, one’s just right for you,” this authentic pub franchise has mastered the concept with top notch service, food and plush English décor.

Firkin has open pubs in five states Michigan, New York, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Florida and 32 open pubs in Ontario. They also have another 200 currently in development throughout North America.

About Firkin:

Stanley Adelson and Ian Fisher opened the first pub, Fox and Firkin, in Toronto in May 1987. It was the idea of a traditional English neighborhood pub – where people could enjoy good drink and food in good company – that quickly built a stable of regulars. Selections range from a variety of beverages and delicious meals including: traditional English pub fare like fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, as well as a selection of entrée dishes such as New York strip steak, roasted chicken, fresh fish and salads and—of course—a wide assortment of draft beers on tap and in the bottle. There are currently 39 units open in North America and 150 pubs in development in the United States.