Bin 4 Burger Lounge

What Bin 4 Burger Lounge does

Bin 4 Burger Lounge is a Victoria, British Columbia-based multi-location gourmet burger restaurant chain founded in 2011 by Sarah Blackmore, Dan Blackmore, and Michael Ringland. The company operates seven dine-in restaurants across BC — three in Victoria plus locations in Vancouver (South Granville), Burnaby, Kelowna, and Nanaimo — serving a general consumer audience of families, working professionals, and casual diners with a curated menu of approximately fifteen burger varieties (beef, chicken, vegetarian, and seafood), appetizers, salads, and a full cocktail program. Pricing positions Bin 4 in the premium casual-dining tier, with dayparted offerings including ~$18 lunch burgers, happy hour, and a late-night 50%-off burger promotion, supplemented by seasonal menu rotations and monthly feature items.

The business operates a hybrid dine-in, takeout, and delivery model. Direct online ordering runs on Toast Tab, with delivery fulfilled through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Skip The Dishes, and reservations managed via OpenTable. Back-of-house operations and workforce management run on Push Operations, indicating an investment in an integrated SaaS operating stack but no proprietary technology. A "Bin 4 Rewards" loyalty program at 10 points per dollar and a monthly "Burger Benefit" charity program (donating C$1,000 per month to a rotating local cause) support retention and community positioning.

The company remains privately held by the three founders with no disclosed institutional capital, franchising program, acquisitions, or public-company ambitions. The economic model is straightforward unit-level restaurant economics: revenue per cover across dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels, with margins driven by food cost, labor, and occupancy at each location. There is no platform, marketplace, or technology revenue line.

Name

Bin 4 Burger Lounge

Legal name

Bin 4 Burger Lounge

Website

https://www.bin4burgerlounge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bin 4 Burger Lounge is a founder-owned, Victoria-based gourmet burger restaurant chain operating seven dine-in locations across British Columbia, serving casual diners with a curated burger, appetizer, and cocktail menu through dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant Services

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Burger Fast Casual (THAFABAA)

Keywords

• Gourmet burger restaurant
• Casual dining chain
• Craft cocktails bar
• Burger lounge
• Local ingredient sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food & Beverage Sales: Revenue from serving food and drinks to customers dining in at restaurant locations, including burgers, appetizers, cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
2. Gift Card Sales: Sale of e-gift cards and physical gift cards, valid at all Bin 4 and Lot 1 locations. Bulk orders available for amounts over $500.
3. Loyalty Program (Bin 4 Rewards): Points-based loyalty program where customers earn 10 points per dollar spent, redeemable at 400 points for $4 toward future purchases.
4. Online Ordering & Delivery: Revenue from takeout and delivery orders placed through Toast Tab platform and third-party delivery services (DoorDash, UberEats, Skip The Dishes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bin 4 Burger Lounge operates a chain of casual upscale burger restaurants across British Columbia, Canada, serving gourmet burgers with globally inspired flavor profiles made with locally sourced ingredients. Beyond the core burger menu, the chain offers hand-cut fries, poutines, salads, craft beer, and a signature cocktail program, complemented by in-restaurant happy hour, a loyalty rewards program (Bin 4 Burger Vault), gift cards, and off-premise ordering through direct online channels and third-party delivery aggregators.

Product overview

Bin 4 Burger Lounge is a Canadian restaurant chain founded in 2011, operating 7 locations across British Columbia. The company offers a unified restaurant experience centered on gourmet burgers with over 15 varieties featuring international flavors and local ingredients. The core product portfolio includes the main burger menu, appetizers, cocktails and drinks, and a seasonal monthly features program. Supporting offerings include the Bin 4 Rewards loyalty program and gift cards. The company promotes value through weekday lunch specials ($18), daily Happy Hour (3-6 PM), and late night deals (50% off burgers after 9 PM). All locations integrate with online ordering platforms (DoorDash, UberEats, Skip The Dishes, Toast Tab) and reservation systems (OpenTable).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bin 4 Rewards: Loyalty program where customers earn 10 points per dollar spent, with 400 points redeemable for $4. New members receive 400 bonus points upon signing up, and birthdays are celebrated with $10 credit.

Products and services

• Gourmet Burger Menu Core offering of gourmet burgers with globally inspired flavor profiles and customizable build-your-own options, served in dine-in, takeout, and delivery formats for individual diners and families.
• Hand-Cut Fries, Poutines, and Salads Companion menu items including hand-cut fries, poutines, and salads that complement the burger offerings.
• Craft Beer and Signature Cocktail Program Beverage program offering craft beer, signature cocktails, and related drinks to pair with the burger menu.
• Daily Happy Hour Recurring in-restaurant promotion offering discounted food and beverages during designated daily hours.
• Bin 4 Burger Vault Loyalty Program Brand-operated customer loyalty program rewarding repeat visits with perks and offers redeemable at Bin 4 Burger Lounge locations.
• Gift Cards Prepaid gift cards redeemable for food and beverages at any Bin 4 Burger Lounge location, available in physical and digital formats.
• Online Ordering and Delivery Off-premise ordering service available via the Bin 4 website (Toast Tab) and through third-party delivery aggregators DoorDash, Uber Eats, and SkipTheDishes.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A&W Canada: Canada's largest burger-focused QSR chain with national footprint across BC and beyond. Directly comparable as a Canadian burger concept competing for the same diner occasions, though at lower price points and with broader menu.
• Five Guys: American burger chain with multiple BC locations (including Vancouver/Burnaby). Competes head-to-head with Bin 4 on premium customizable burgers and similar price points.
• The Habit Burger Grill: California-based charburger chain now operating in Canada. Closely comparable on gourmet-burger positioning, customizable menu, and fast-casual service model.
• Shake Shack: Premium fast-casual burger chain with strong brand identity. Comparable on elevated burger positioning, hospitality focus, and multi-channel (dine-in/delivery) operations.
• Harvey's: Canadian burger chain (under Recipe Unlimited) with national presence including BC. Direct competitor in the burger category, though positioned at lower price points.
• Burger Lounge: San Diego-based gourmet burger concept emphasizing quality ingredients and customization. Closely comparable concept and brand ethos to Bin 4 despite operating in a different geography.
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Premium burger tavern concept with craft cocktails and chef-driven menu. Comparable on gourmet burger positioning, full-bar program, and elevated dining experience.

Broad incumbents

• Red Robin: Established North American casual dining chain specializing in gourmet burgers. Comparable on casual full-service burger format, kids menu, and bar program at a national scale.
• Earls Kitchen + Bar: Western Canadian premium casual dining chain with strong BC presence and full bar program. Comparable on regional BC premium casual positioning and burger/handheld menu items.

Regional players

• White Spot: BC-based casual dining chain with deep Vancouver Island roots. Comparable as a BC-rooted multi-location casual chain, though broader menu beyond burgers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bin4burgerlounge
• Instagraminstagram.com/bin4burgerlounge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bin-4-burger-lounge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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