2023 brings expansion for some restaurant chains

Many restaurant chains are still on the path to recovery, continuing to struggle with inflation, supply chain delays, and labour shortages. But for some, 2023 brings the promise of growth and expansion, even amid the possibility of an impending recession.    RELATED: 2023 sees food prices rising even higher As we work towards getting back […]

Chick-fil-A expansion into Toronto prompts backlash on social media

By Greg Furgala The Atlanta-based quick service chain Chick-fil-A announced yesterday that it will be opening its second Canadian franchise in Toronto in 2019, following famed American chains like Five Guys, Chipotle and, albeit briefly, last year’s six-hour Shake Shack pop-up that led to an hours-long lineup, with one Shake-fan even offering $60 for a secondhand burger and […]

Chick-fil-A selects Toronto for first international expansion

Press Release Chick-fil-A, the number one chicken restaurant in the United States, today announced that it will open its doors in Toronto in 2019. These will be the company’s first franchisee-owned restaurants outside of the United States. “Toronto is a great city — with diverse and caring people and a vibrant restaurant culture with a deep talent pool,” said Tim Tassopoulos, […]