Wetzel’s Pretzels expands international presence with eight-store deal in Canada

Press release Wetzel’s Pretzels, the innovator in the fresh-baked pretzel category, has signed an agreement to bring the company’s made-from-scratch pretzels, Bitz and fresh lemonade across Canada through an agreement with franchisee, Cory Reddekopp. Reddekopp will focus on developing locations across the Alberta and British Columbia provinces. Currently, Wetzel’s has two existing Canadian locations in […]

Pita Pit Canada raises record amount for motionball at National Conference

Canadian global QSR franchise bands together to boost support for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation Press release Pita Pit, the fresh thinking, healthy eating brand founded in Kingston, Ontario more than 20 years ago, continues to raise the bar in the ways it supports the communities it serves across Canada. During the brand’s annual national franchise conference, […]

Freshii gets assertive with projected growth plans

By Jeni Marinucci It appears Canadians really love their smoothies and salads. The fresh food QSR Freshii released plans yesterday outlining their projected growth into the restaurant marketplace, noting that they expect to increase storefronts by up to 160 locations this year alone. While there is a definite trend right now towards availability of fresh, […]

A&W to award more than 200 franchise locations by 2020

Press release A&W opens first-ever urban franchise associate restaurant and launches new franchise opportunity The start of a New Year marks a time when many Canadians re-evaluate their lives and careers. Goals are set, and many people dream about controlling their own destiny by becoming their own boss. A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.―Canada’s original […]

A&W plans to open over 10 new urban franchises in Montreal by 2020

Press release An opportunity for Montrealers looking to be their own boss A&W Food Services of Canada, Inc. is pursuing its strategic expansion in Quebec through its Urban Franchise Program. This initiative, a proven success in major Canadian cities, enables Montrealers looking for a new career opportunity to be their own boss by becoming an A&W franchise owner. The Urban […]

First Cheese Curds/Habaneros franchise to open in Oromocto, New Brunswick

Press release Cheese Curds Gourmet Burgers + Poutinerie (Cheese Curds) and Habaneros Modern Taco Bar (Habaneros) have announced its first franchise restaurant is expected to open this Spring in Oromocto, New Brunswick. The new Cheese Curds/Habaneros will be located at 201 Bliss Street in downtown Oromocto, and the restaurant renovation is already underway. The restaurant […]

Canada to get a second helping of Fuddruckers on January 30

Press release Regina-based franchisee Bradd Restaurants, Ltd. to debut hometown location Texas-born heritage brand, Fuddruckers, is expanding in Canada with franchise partner Bradd Restaurants, Ltd. The Regina-based operator is putting the final touches on Fuddruckers’ second Canadian site in a bustling location at 2540 Victoria Avenue East near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Fleet Street. The nearly […]

Pita Pit asks Canadians to make a resolution of ‘refusing to settle’ in 2017

Press release Rapidly growing franchise brand encourages guests to demand more from their food For years, Pita Pit has been a partner with its loyal fans in creating meaningful New Year’s resolutions through the brand’s annual Resolution Solution campaign. This year, Pita Pit is making a resolution of its own by stepping away from the idea that […]

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria opens 29th franchised location on Rochdale in Regina

Press release Neighbourhood pizzeria launches first of three new Saskatchewan restaurants today Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has announced the grand opening of their 29th franchised location on Rochdale Boulevard in Regina, and the second Regina-based Famoso to open in as many years. This is the first of three locations opening up […]