Hermanos Burgers seeks franchisees in Poland

Hermanos Burgers, a restaurant brand founded in Malta, is seeking franchise partners in Poland. At the 24th Franchise Fair in Warsaw, it presented its expansion plans and two restaurant formats. It hopes to find its first partner in the capital or another major Polish city. The investment ranges quoted at the event start at around €80,000 excluding VAT.

From Malta to the Polish market

Hermanos Burgers was established in 2020. The chain operates five restaurants in Malta and one each in Albania and Qatar. Poland is the next market where the brand would like to expand through franchising. This is an announcement of its search for partners, not news of its first Polish restaurant opening.

The concept operates in the fast-casual segment. Its offering centres on burgers, internationally inspired flavours, signature recipes and quick service. This brand proposition provides a starting point for discussions with entrepreneurs interested in running a restaurant under its name.

The plans for Poland were presented at the Franchise Fair, held on 22–23 October 2026 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The event brought together around 100 exhibitors. For Poland’s franchise community, Hermanos Burgers represents another international restaurant opportunity whose terms can be compared with those of chains already operating in the country.

Two formats and different investment levels

The Maltese brand offers two restaurant formats: a compact urban outlet and a larger flagship restaurant. According to information presented at the fair, indicative investment costs are:

• compact format: around €80,000–€155,000 excluding VAT;
• flagship format: around €130,000–€230,000 excluding VAT.

The ranges partly overlap, so choosing the smaller format alone is not enough to establish a budget for a particular project. Prospective franchisees should request a cost estimate for their proposed premises rather than base their decision solely on the lowest figure in the presentation.

It is also important to distinguish between the quoted investment and the total funds an entrepreneur will need to prepare and launch the business. The figures exclude VAT and are quoted in euros. Anyone planning to finance the venture in Polish złoty should therefore check the exchange-rate assumptions and how individual expenses will be paid and accounted for.

A practical next step is to obtain a detailed breakdown of what the estimate includes, which items require separate funding and how much working capital to allow for the initial trading period. These are points for discussion and due diligence, not additional terms announced by Hermanos Burgers.

First partner sought in Warsaw or another major city

The brand is seeking its first partner in Warsaw or another major Polish city, with scope for further expansion across the country. This does not mean, however, that every interested entrepreneur will receive development rights for a wider territory. The scope of the partnership should be established through individual negotiations and set out in the relevant documents.

Prospective franchisees should separate two decisions: opening a single restaurant and potentially committing to further outlets. Discussions should clarify whether the agreement covers one restaurant, how subsequent locations would be selected and whether territorial exclusivity is available. The announcement of plans to expand in Poland should not, in itself, be treated as a guarantee of such rights.

The same care is needed when choosing a city. Naming Warsaw or another major urban centre indicates where the brand is looking, but does not replace an assessment of a specific site. Before signing an agreement, prospective partners should compare rental costs, the technical suitability of the premises, local competition and expected demand. Only then can they assess which of the two formats merits further consideration.

What to check before committing

The key news is Hermanos Burgers’ intention to enter Poland through franchising. The brand already has restaurants in three countries, has defined two formats and has provided indicative investment costs. This information helps prospective partners assess the scale of the project, but it does not yet amount to a complete financial plan for a Polish restaurant.

The next stage of discussions should cover fees, supply arrangements, staff training and support with opening the restaurant. Prospective partners should also request a preparation timetable and a clear division of responsibilities between head office and the franchisee. Each of these points should be verified before making any financial commitments.

Practical takeaway: anyone interested in a Hermanos Burgers franchise can start by choosing a format and setting an initial budget. However, the investment decision should be based on a detailed cost estimate for a specific location and a review of the agreement, rather than simply the lowest quoted investment figure.