What Halifax Burgers does

Halifax Burgers (legally "Halifax Burger Restaurants," CVR-nr. 29938008) is a privately held Danish casual dining chain headquartered in Copenhagen K at Studiestræde 32B. The company operates 10 owned-and-operated burger restaurants across Copenhagen (Amager, Frederiksberg, København K, Østerbro, Vesterbro, Valby), North Zealand (Lyngby, Hillerød), and other cities (Roskilde, Køge), with the Østerbro Trianglen venue serving as the flagship at 150 seats and the Køge venue accommodating up to 185 guests. Its core products are made-to-order burgers (109–149 DKK), sides, snacks, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, with a menu that accommodates vegetarian (mushroom root patty), vegan, halal-certified chicken, and gluten-free bun options. The company positions itself as "the original burger restaurant" in Denmark.

The revenue model is built on four streams: dine-in restaurant sales, takeaway orders via its own platform (takeaway.halifax.dk), third-party delivery through a Just Eat partnership, and party/event packages (Halifax Combo 160 DKK, Favorite 295 DKK, and Feast 399 DKK per person) plus gift card sales (150–3,000 DKK with 3-year validity). Distribution is multi-channel — owned physical restaurants, own online takeaway storefront, Just Eat delivery, retail at selected MENY supermarkets, and third-party gift card platform (order.lifepeaks.dk). The customer base is segmented horizontally across social groups and families (primary), vegetarians/vegans, halal-conscious consumers, and families with children. Marketing is executed through the halifax.dk website, local SEO, social media, and event-driven bookings via the EasyTable reservation system. Halifax is not a technology company: there is no proprietary AI, platform technology, or data moat; competitive differentiation rests on brand heritage, multi-location density within the addressable Danish market, menu breadth, and operational execution in casual dining.

Name

Halifax Burgers

Legal name

Halifax Burger Restaurants

Website

https://halifax.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Halifax Burgers is a privately held Danish casual dining chain operating 10 owned burger restaurants across Copenhagen, North Zealand, Roskilde, and Køge, serving dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and private events to consumers, families, and groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Burger Restaurants

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Burger Fast Casual (THAFABAA)

Keywords

• Burger restaurants
• Casual dining
• Takeaway service
• Private event catering
• Gift cards

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue from serving food and beverages directly to customers dining at restaurant locations. Includes à la carte menu items (burgers, sides, drinks) and alcoholic beverages.
2. Party/Event Catering: Revenue from private dining and party bookings with pre-set group menus (Halifax Combo, Halifax Favorite, Halifax Feast) priced per person.
3. Takeaway Orders: Revenue from takeaway orders placed via halifax.dk website, processed through the company's own ordering system.
4. Gift Card Sales: Revenue from sale of gift cards (minimum DKK 150, maximum DKK 3,000, valid for 3 years from purchase) sold in restaurants and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Halifax Burgers operates a Danish chain of casual burger restaurants serving made-to-order burgers, sides, and beverages across 10 dine-in locations in Denmark. The company complements in-restaurant service with takeaway ordering via its own platform (takeaway.halifax.dk), delivery through a Just Eat partnership, private event/party hosting, gift card sales, and a MENY supermarket collaboration for retail takeaway.

Product overview

Halifax Burgers is a Danish burger restaurant chain operating 11 locations across Denmark, offering a unified dining experience centered on signature gourmet burgers, sides, and beverages. The core offering consists of in-restaurant dining and takeaway services, supplemented by a MENY supermarket partnership for retail takeaway sales. The menu features distinct named burger products including the Halifax Smash (double smashed patty), Lone Star (250g BBQ burger), Amager, Nakskov (nostalgic beef sandwich), Liverpool, Berlin (vegetarian with mushroom patty), and Zürich (Swiss-inspired). For group dining, Halifax offers three event menu packages (Feast, Favorite, and Combo) plus private event booking with venue rental options. Additional services include gift cards, catering menus, and a daily happy hour on drinks after 8 PM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Restaurant Dining Sit-down casual dining experience at Halifax's chain of 10 burger restaurants across Denmark, offering a menu of signature burgers, sides, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in an informal, relaxed atmosphere for individuals, families, and groups.
• Halifax Takeaway Takeaway ordering service allowing customers to place orders online via Halifax's own takeaway.halifax.dk platform for pickup from Halifax restaurants or delivery via Just Eat partnership.
• Halifax x MENY Takeaway Partnership Collaborative takeaway offering where a limited selection of Halifax burgers is available for purchase at select MENY supermarkets, extending Halifax's burger menu into the supermarket retail channel for convenient at-home meals.
• Private Event Hosting & Private Dining Private event and group dining service offering whole restaurant rental, private dining rooms, and customized menu packages for birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, and celebrations, available across Halifax restaurant locations with venue capacities ranging from 35 to 185 guests.
• Halifax Gift Cards Gift cards sold online (order.lifepeaks.dk) and in Halifax restaurants with a value range of 150-3,000 DKK, valid for 3 years from purchase, redeemable across the Halifax restaurant chain.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MENYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHalifax and MENY have entered a new collaboration making it easier to get Halifax's popular burgers. A limited selection of Halifax burgers can now be ordered directly from selected MENY supermarkets, combining Halifax's burger universe with MENY's focus on quality and good raw ingredients.
• Just EatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHalifax uses Just Eat as its delivery partner for takeaway orders. Customer information (name, address, contact details) is shared with Just Eat for order fulfillment. Customer can view Just Eat's terms and conditions on their platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shake Shack: US-based fast casual burger chain; a useful international comparable on menu simplicity, premium positioning, and urban casual dining model that mirrors Halifax's format.
• Hans im Glück: German gourmet burger chain with European footprint; comparable on artisanal burger menu, design-forward restaurant interiors, and casual dining experience.
• Sunset Boulevard: Danish burger restaurant chain with multiple locations; directly competes with Halifax in the Danish casual burger segment, offering a comparable dine-in and takeaway experience.
• Cock's & Cows: Danish gourmet burger chain operating several Copenhagen restaurants; directly competes with Halifax on premium burger positioning, craft beverages, and casual dining atmosphere.
• Byron: UK-based burger chain focused on proper hamburgers and craft beverages; directly comparable on premium casual burger offering and multi-location city strategy.

Broad incumbents

• McDonald's: Global QSR incumbent with significant Danish presence; competes with Halifax on price-tier burger occasions and drive delivery, but operates at a much larger scale and different value proposition.
• Five Guys: International fast casual burger chain with Danish locations; competes with Halifax on made-to-order burgers and customization, but operates as a global brand with greater scale and marketing power.
• Burger King: Global QSR chain competing in Denmark with flame-grilled burgers; overlaps with Halifax's lower-priced burger occasions and delivery partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/halifaxburgers

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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