🍔 Pakistani-Owned Burger Brand in Sweden: Fazal Mahmood’s Arcadian Franchise Vision
Arcadian Burgers: The Halal Franchise Opportunity Changing Sweden’s Fast Food Scene
🎤 Interview by Shahzad Ansari
📺 Watch full interview:
📺 YouTube
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?
👉 Watch the interview for all the details
📩 DM @shah.baba.jee or comment below
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Very tasty burgers, I personally love Arcadian Burgers a lot. If you are in Sweden it is a must visit.