Starbelly Open Kitchen + Lounge unveils a new direction with the appointment of Executive Chef Paul McGreevy

Press release Starbelly Open Kitchen + Lounge, a community-oriented restaurant located in southeast Calgary, recently welcomed Paul McGreevy to the team as Executive Chef. With Chef McGreevy at the helm, Starbelly unveiled the new direction of the restaurant alongside the launch of its new menu. As Starbelly looks to the future, it continues to honour the late Jonathan Sobol, […]

Popeyes announces Western Canada expansion with new locations coming to Alberta

Press release Brand continues Canadian expansion by bringing Louisiana flavors to the West Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. will expand into Western Canada with Franchisees opening locations across Edmonton and Calgary by the end of 2017. The South meets the West as more Canadians will have access to the brand’s Louisiana-inspired fried chicken and seafood. Starting this November, the first Edmonton location will open in the Tamarack […]

Rogers Place Food and Beverage Team unveils new menu

Press release Local tastes, wide variety, greater accessibility highlight Rogers Place culinary offerings The Rogers Place Food and Beverage Team has unveiled the robust lineup of dining options for Rogers Place that will transform the culinary experience for hockey fans and concert goers alike. With modern cooking equipment, ample kitchen space and the latest amenities, […]

Calgary toasting to rise in craft breweries following change to Alberta liquor regulations

Press release Thriving microbrewery industry a bright spot in light of current economic conditions Calgary is now reaping the benefits of the amendment to Alberta’s liquor legislation that put an end to the production-capacity limit of 5,000 hectolitres minimum per year, and is seeing a significant rise in the number of craft breweries in the […]

White Spot’s Pirate Pak Day raises $105,748 of loot for charity

Press release Annual fundraiser has generated $555,748 since 2008 to support B.C. kids with disabilities Arrr mateys! On Wednesday, August 10, White Spot guests across B.C. and Alberta raised a record $105,748 for White Spot’s seventh consecutive Pirate Pak Day fundraiser. For one special day each year, both the young and young-at-heart can purchase the iconic boat from Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain. Bounty raised […]

Pirate Pak Day returns August 10!

Press release White Spot fundraiser provides summer camp experience for kids in need Ahoy! On Wednesday, August 10, buccaneers both young and young-at-heart can re-live childhood memories by ordering an Adult Pirate Pak at sixty-one White Spot restaurants throughout British Columbia and four locations in Alberta. For the seventh consecutive year, a toonie from the sale of every Pirate […]

McDonald’s #BigMacForFortMac fundraiser raised over $1 million

Press release Thanks to McDonald’s Canada’s guests and franchisees across Canada who united together this past weekend and raised more than $1,055,000. In addition to the sale of nearly 967,600 Big Mac sandwiches, more than $87,550 was collected in guest donations. As Canadians, we always lend a helping hand to support our neighbours in need – it’s […]

Edo Japan continues to sizzle with 26th Calgary restaurant opening

Quick service Japanese restaurant treats customers to a free food celebration Alberta-based Edo Japan (Edo) opened the doors to its 26th Calgary location in CF Market Mall on Friday, May 13. Edo made its first appearance on the Canadian food scene over 35 years ago and remains a national favourite amongst customers by serving healthy, […]

Imvescor Restaurant Group supports Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Fort McMurray

Press release Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX: IRG) announced today that it will be donating $40,000 to support the relief efforts underway through the Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. “Like all Canadians, the Imvescor Family has been touched by the fires in Alberta.  Many of our customers, staff and franchisees have brothers, […]

SUBWAY Canada provides 2,400 meals a day to firefighters and relief workers in Fort McMurray

SUBWAY® sandwich shop owners, who are active members of the communities in which they live and work, are mobilizing to donate and deliver 2,400 meals a day directly into the wildfire crisis zone. Along with their supply chain partners, Sysco, Air Marine Cargo, Taylor Farms, Aryzta and Sofina Foods, SUBWAY® Restaurants Canada wants to address […]