“Hey Google”: Swiss Chalet to offer voice orders from Google Assistant

Press Release Today, Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill  has announced an even faster and easier way for Canadians to re-order their favourite rotisserie meals. On-the-go mobile ordering is now available with the help of the Google Assistant app for Android and iPhones. The first of its kind in Canada, the action allows customers to conveniently place a […]

Cara Operations to merge with Keg Restaurants Ltd.

Press release Cara Operations Limited (“Cara”), Keg Restaurants Ltd. (“KRL”) and The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) are pleased to announce that Cara and KRL have agreed to merge pursuant to the terms of a binding letter of intent. Vancouver-based KRL is the owner/operator and franchisor of casual dining steakhouse restaurants operating under the […]

Cara works with Canadian chicken industry to evolve animal welfare for broiler chickens

Press release Cara continues to believe strongly in the humane treatment of animals, including the animal welfare of broiler chickens, and the ongoing evolution of these practices.  Cara is also a strong supporter of Canada’s farm community and the approximately 2800 chicken farmers from coast to coast of which the vast majority are family owned and operated.  Presently, […]

Cara completes acquisition of Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc.

Press release Cara Operations Limited (TSX:CARA) (“Cara”) announces today that it has acquired a majority ownership interest in Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc. (“Original Joe’s”) for $93 million. $90.0 million of Cara’s $93.0 million purchase price was used by Original Joe’s to re-acquire its trademarks and royalty rights from Diversified Royalty Corp (TSX:DIV) (“DIV”). Cara has funded its $93.0 million investment in […]

Cara Operations Limited completes acquisition of St-Hubert

Press release On March 31, 2016, Cara Operations Limited announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Group St-Hubert, Quebec’s leading full-service restaurant operator as well as a fully-integrated food manufacturer for $537 million. Cara announced on Sept. 2 that it has successfully completed the St-Hubert acquisition. Jean-Pierre Léger, the outgoing Chairman and CEO of St-Hubert commented, “I’m […]

Cara Operations Limited to acquire Original Joe’s for $93 million

Press release Cara Operations Limited announced on September 1 that it has entered into a transaction to acquire a majority ownership interest in Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc. for $93 million.  $90.0 million of the $93.0 million purchase price will be used by Original Joe’s to re-acquire its trademarks and royalty rights from Diversified Royalty Corp.  Original Joe’s franchises and […]

Cara supports Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal

Company donates $50,000 and launches national fundraising drive Cara Operations Limited and its employees banded together today to support the people of Fort McMurray with a $50,000 donation to The Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. “Everyone at Cara is heartbroken by the scenes of devastation in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas and we want […]

St-Hubert Group joins the Cara family

Press release Current St-Hubert Group management team will continue to manage operations The managements of St-Hubert Group and Cara today announced the signing of an agreement which will make Cara the owner of St-Hubert Group. St-Hubert Group owns the St-Hubert Rotisserie chain, with 120 restaurants, primarily in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, as well as […]