Fast casual/QSR Indian restaurant concept coming to BC in 2018 Chutneys Indian Grill, Canada’s first fast casual/QSR Indian restaurant concept, will soon be bringing its unique Indian quick serve street eats to South Surrey, British Columbia. The first location was opened in Edmonton, Alberta in 2016, with the restaurant winning multiple Golden Fork Awards including […]
Press release DoorDash — the technology company connecting customers with the best local businesses through door-to-door delivery — has announced service to more than 20 neighborhoods in the cities of Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, including Strathcona, Beverly, Silver Berry, Ottewell, Balwin, Blue Quill, Jasper Place, Pleasantview and Terra Losa. This announcement marks DoorDash’s expansion into its fourth market […]
The popular health-conscious concept gears up for expansion in major U.S. and Canadian markets Press release Hopscotch, the popular Ontario-based, health-conscious fast-casual concept, built on a commitment to better food, better communities, and a better planet, has announced the sale of a four-unit franchise for the Edmonton, Alberta market. Founded by brothers Wyatt and Aiden […]
Press release Wetzel’s Pretzels, the innovator in the fresh-baked pretzel category, has signed an agreement to bring the company’s made-from-scratch pretzels, Bitz and fresh lemonade across Canada through an agreement with franchisee, Cory Reddekopp. Reddekopp will focus on developing locations across the Alberta and British Columbia provinces. Currently, Wetzel’s has two existing Canadian locations in […]
By David Hopkins With the announcement of minimum wage increasing to $15 by 2019, restaurant owners in Ontario, Alberta and potentially British Columbia will not only see higher rent and utility costs, but also increases in meat prices. The surge in meat prices will add yet another level to profit challenge, making it harder for […]
By Sean Moon In many ways it is a uniquely Canadian success story: Two hardworking childhood friends from immigrant families, growing up in the melting pot neighbourhood of North Edmonton and eventually realizing their dreams decades later thanks to a common passion for Latin food, music and culture. Christian Mena and Adelino (Lino) Oliveira, co-owners […]
McDelivery with UberEATS launches in 187 restaurants in three provinces Press release McDelivery with UberEATS has arrived in Canada and people in select cities can now order McDonald’s menu items right to them, when they want it, where they want it from the UberEATS app, thanks to a partnership between McDonald’s and UberEATS. McDelivery with UberEATS is […]
Free pizzas for Blaze Pizza Fans in the Brewery District on Friday, April 14 Press release Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the fast-casual artisanal pizza concept known for its chef-driven menu and casually hip restaurants, has announced that it will open its second Edmonton, Alberta location on Thursday, April 13th. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will […]
Press release TELUS Spark revamps its food and beverage experience and enlists Canadian talent to enhance culinary and catering services TELUS Spark, Calgary’s reimagined science centre, will unveil its new culinary offerings on March 16 with the grand opening of its new market concept: Social Eatery by Roger Mooking (Social Eatery). Social Eatery is an […]
Press release Olymel L.P. has announced the acquisition of Pinnacle Farms Inc., a major hog producer located just east of Calgary, near Strathmore, Alberta. Olymel becomes the owner of all inventory and will now take over management of Pinnacle Farms operations. Pinnacle employs 30 persons who will now join the Olymel workforce. The transaction amount was not […]
