VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Do you like to hit up fast food joints like Chipotle or In-N-Out Burger when you take a trip into the US?

It seems quite a few American chains are looking to set up shop in Canada. We’ve seen it with stores like Target and Nordstrom, and in the past few years, we’ve seen cheap but tasty restaurants like Five Guys Burgers do it, too.

Jeff Beer with Canadian Business Magazine says we’re an attractive market for US fast food chains because over the last decade, restaurant traffic has gone up in Canada and down in the US.

But he says American chains can learn a lesson from Krispy Kreme, which made some mistakes when it tried to find success in our country.

“[They] put the focus on the doughnuts, which were admittedly delicious. But they weren’t selling singles; they sell them in dozens only. They didn’t really realize how important the ‘coffee’ aspect was,” explains Beer.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., and Panera Bread have already crossed the border and opened up in Toronto. Beer says several other chains are looking to do the same.

Beer says it’s putting pressure on chains that have been in Canada for a long time to go from fast food to fast casual.

“And we’ve been seeing McDonald’s starting to spice up their interiors a little bit here and there. Nicer seats, nicer lighting,” he points out.