Arcadian Burgers: The Halal Franchise Opportunity Changing Sweden’s Fast Food Scene

🎤 Interview by Shahzad Ansari

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/HqzeSFNUJQk

If you’re a Pakistani living in Sweden or planning to move here and want to start your own business, this story will inspire you.

💡 Meet Chaudhry Fazal Mahmood – Founder of Arcadian Burgers

From flipping patties at McDonald’s to managing burger giants like Brams and Buster Burgers, Fazal Mahmood now runs his own brand: Arcadian Burgers.

“I want to see more Pakistanis enter the food industry not as workers, but as owners.”

📍 From Lahore to Stockholm

Fazal moved to Sweden in 2017 with his family. He studied Economics & Finance at Södertörn University and worked part-time in burger chains, which later inspired his own entrepreneurial journey.

🔥 Why He Started Arcadian Burgers

“There are so many hardworking Pakistanis here, but very few actually own businesses.”

Arcadian was born to fill this gap by building a restaurant by Pakistanis, for everyone with a strong halal, clean-kitchen and community first approach.

🚀 Franchise Model: Own Your Arcadian

Fazal is offering franchise opportunities in Sweden through two business models:

1️⃣ Food Truck Franchise

• 💰 Estimated cost: 700,000–800,000 SEK

• ✅ Portable & flexible

• 🎨 Truck design support by Shahzad Ansari

2️⃣ Restaurant Franchise

• 💰 Cost: Approx. 2.5–3 million SEK (Stockholm City Center)

• 📈 Long-term investment with full support

“I'm not inviting workers. I'm inviting partners.”

✅ What Makes Arcadian Unique?

Fazal has crafted 185 original burger recipes using a fusion of Pakistani spices with Western fast-food presentation.

🧂 Spices from home, 🍔 burgers for the world.

“Each month, the burger menu changes—just like big chains do. This keeps customers excited.”

🧕 Supporting New Immigrants

Halal meat, clean kitchens and inspection-ready hygiene are core to Fazal’s values.

Newcomers are encouraged to join this model if they bring passion and consistency.

“Financial support is there. What’s needed is your determination.”

🧠 Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

• 🚀 Take risks: "Without risks, there's no growth."

• 🔁 Be consistent: "Success requires commitment."

• 💼 Step out of your comfort zone: "That’s where magic happens."

📞 Interested in a Franchise?

Want to bring Arcadian Burgers to your Swedish city?

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