Calii Love partners with Fransmart to spread good vibes throughout North America

Press Release Calii Love, a Toronto-based healthy, fast-casual concept known for its positive vibes and nutritious menu, announces its new partnership with Fransmart, the industry-leading franchise development company.  Since opening in 2016, the healthy eats destination has seen incredible success, expanding to four locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area and prompting the concept to seek a […]

Taking Flight: Hard work got Wing’n It off the ground, but a little luck along the way helped, too

By Gregory Furgala Any number of catastrophes can upend a new business. Given their high failure rate, restaurants seem vulnerable to even small obstacles. Rising rents, property damage and even just a poorly-timed off-service can tank even the most promising projects. Conversely, sometimes everything just seems to work out. David Deane, president of Wing’n It, […]

No Soup For You? The Original Soupman, made famous by “Seinfeld,” continues franchise expansion

By Merilee Kern Ever since the phrase “no soup for you!” was coined on the NBC sitcom “Seinfeld” back in the mid ’90s, the Original Soupman has endured not only as a cultural icon, but a culinary one as well. Over two decades later, this New York City-born food brand has again turned its attentions […]

Quesada Burritos & Tacos announces opening of 100th location with plans to double units by 2020

Growing consumer love of fresh, homemade Mexican-inspired food served quickly & franchise-first approach fuels national growth Press release Canadian owned and operated Quesada Burritos & Tacos is proud to announce the opening of its 100th location with plans to double units by 2020. The restaurant chain is part of a rapidly expanding category in Canada […]

RAMMP Hospitality celebrates grand opening of MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual in High River

National franchise opens 13th location in Alberta Press release RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc. (RAMMP) the parent company behind Canadian restaurant franchise MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual (MR MIKES), is proud to announce the opening of the franchise’s new location in High River, AB, which will open its doors on April 4, 2018. The restaurant marks the 13th […]

Cauldron Ice Cream signs lease on first location in Canada

The nitrogen ice cream shop is coming to downtown Toronto in summer 2018 Press release Cauldron Ice Cream, the popular small batch scoop shop based in California, will soon be bringing its uniquely flavored ice cream and viral OG Puffle Cone to downtown Toronto. The Toronto franchisees signed a lease at 502 Queen Street West […]

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 […]

RAMMP Hospitality celebrates grand opening of MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual in Vernon

National franchise opens 13th location in British Columbia Press release RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc. (RAMMP) the parent company behind Canadian restaurant franchise MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual (MR MIKES), is proud to announce the opening of the franchise’s new location in Vernon, B.C. The restaurant will open its doors on March 6, 2018 and will be the […]

Baskin-Robbins announces plans for four new locations in Toronto

The world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops seeks additional franchisees in the Greater Toronto Area Press release Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has announced its continued expansion in the Toronto, Ontario market with the signing of four new store development agreements with three existing franchise groups. The first Baskin-Robbins shop under […]