Hesburger
| Company type | Joint-stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Heikki Salmela |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 473 |
Area served | Finland Estonia Latvia Lithuania Bulgaria Ukraine Romania Poland Germany |
Key people | Heikki Salmela (Chairman) Kari Salmela (CEO) |
| Products | Fast food (hamburgers • french fries • soft drinks • coffee • milkshakes • salads • desserts) |
| Revenue | €234 million (2021) |
Number of employees | 8,000 (2021) |
| Website | hesburger.com |
Hesburger (colloquially known in Finland as Hese and in Estonia as Hess) is a fast food chain based in Turku, Finland. In 2008 it was the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with a market share larger than that of U.S.-based rival McDonald's. It further operates in Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine. Hesburger primarily purveys fast foods such as hamburgers, fried potatoes, salads and desserts. The company name is derived from the nickname of the founder, Heikki "Hese" Salmela. The company also operates Hesecafes, which sell pastries and specialty coffees, and hot dog outlets. Some restaurants provide car wash services.