Hopscotch’s third Toronto location now open on Queen Street

The health-conscious concept donates all opening proceeds to Toronto Foundation for Student Success Press release The Ontario-based health food concept, Hopscotch, has officially opened their newest location at 224 Queen Street West in Toronto. The fast casual restaurant, known for their affordable, chef-inspired menu boasting fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, donated all opening proceeds to Toronto […]

Heart-shaped pizzas are back at Boston Pizza

Annual fundraiser supports role modeling for kids through the Boston Pizza Foundation Press release Valentine’s Day has always been a special holiday for Boston Pizza, and this year is no different. On Wednesday, February 14th, for one day only, Canadians can enjoy one of Boston Pizza’s famous heart-shaped pizzas. One dollar from any pizza sold will go towards […]

Get free pancakes on IHOP National Pancake Day, Tuesday Feb. 27, and help support Children’s Miracle Network member hospitals

Signature day of giving celebrates fifth year; over a quarter million dollars raised for children’s health in Canada Press release Canada will be celebrating its fifth Annual IHOP National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 7 am to 7 pm, inviting guests to enjoy a complimentary short stack* of IHOP’s world famous buttermilk pancakes at participating IHOP […]

Pita Pit Canada partners with Breakfast Club of Canada for holiday gift card charity campaign

Global fast casual franchise’s national donation program to help support childhood development and reduce hunger in schools across Canada Press release Pita Pit Canada, the fresh thinking, healthy eating brand founded in Ontario, will launch a new national partnership this holiday season with Breakfast Club of Canada, the non-profit organization that builds awareness and raises funds to support […]

Subway Canada donates one million meals to Food Banks Canada for World Sandwich Day

Global Subway promotion provides more than 13.3 million meals to hunger-relief charities around the world Press release The donations have been tallied and thanks to the support of Canadians, Subway Canada will donate one million meals to Food Banks Canada as a result of its World Sandwich Day program. Part of a global initiative, guests in over […]

Pita Pit Canada raises $20,000 during ‘Be a Pita Player’ charitable campaign

By Kavita Sabharwal-Chomiuk Pita Pit Canada recently wrapped up its annual “Be a Pita Player” charitable campaign, which ran from October 16 to 27, 2017. In total, the company raised $20,000 for motionball and the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. The campaign kicked off during an event in Mississauga that featured appearances by Special Olympics Canada […]

JOEY Restaurant Group donates $160,000 to George Brown College

Grows partnership between JOEY Restaurant Group and George Brown, enabling more hands-on opportunities for culinary students Press release JOEY Restaurant Group is proud to announce a $160,000 donation to George Brown College’s Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (CHCA). The donation will go towards program and facility enhancements, supporting the CHCA expansion at 300 Adelaide […]

Pizza 73 brings back 9” smile pizza for Slices for Smiles campaign supporting Children’s Miracle Network

Press release Hot and fresh pizzas topped with pepperoni smiles are back on the menu at Pizza 73 as part of their annual Slices for Smiles fundraising program. From October 16 to November 12, customers can support local children’s hospitals by purchasing a special 9-inch “smile” pizza for $5.50. A percentage of proceeds from the […]

Subway celebrates World Sandwich Day with charitable donations in Canada and around the globe

Canadian goal to donate one million meals to those in need through Food Banks Canada Press release Building on the success of past National Sandwich Day initiatives, Subway® is declaring Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, World Sandwich Day, donating to hunger-relief charities in over 70 countries around the globe. In Canada, for every sandwich purchased with a 21oz drink, […]

Q&A: Chef Steve Gonzalez, executive chef, Baro and chef ambassador, Restaurants for Change

By Kavita Sabharwal-Chomiuk Restaurants for Change (RFC), the one-night-only annual event with the goal to raise funds to support community food programs in low income neighbourhoods across Canada, is returning this year on October 18. The event will bring together some of the country’s best restaurants to help create change in Canada’s food system. During […]