This week on The Late Night Restaurant Podcast we sit down with Jamil Bhuya, the mastermind behind Burgers n’ Fries Forever (BFF), to dig into what it really takes to build a standout burger brand in Canada. From his early days navigating Amsterdam’s late-night eats to opening his first location at just 22, Jamil walks us through his journey, sharing lessons on entrepreneurship, halal sourcing, marketing that actually works, and the art of the perfect smash burger.
It’s real talk about value, quality, and why most operators still treat marketing like a chore. We also get into fries (lots of fries), his secret sauce philosophy, growing a franchise, and how his upbringing shaped his hustle. This one’s packed with stories, laughs, and smart takes on how to run a modern restaurant.
📍Locations from Ottawa to Toronto
🔥 Smash patties, house-made sauces, halal commitment
📈 Real lessons on scale, systems, and social
Stick around till the end—we get into toques, pudding, cheese toast, and a wild grocery cart story.
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