As many restaurant chains continue to tackle inflation, labour shortages, and supply chain disruption, some QSR chains are growing, expanding and adding locations to their portfolios. Many of these chains are expanding over the border, from the United States into Canada. Papa John’s was early in its Canadian expansion, opening its first location in 2000, […]
As the foodservice industry continues on its road to recovery, many restaurants and chains are looking at expanding, but what are the possible pitfalls in today’s restaurant real estate? Experts are seeing a significant rise in real estate demand, many looking for multiple drive-thru lanes as part of their expansion. According to Emily Durham, senior […]
Among the continuing supply chain delays, staffing shortages, and elevated food costs, many QSRs and restaurant chains are struggling with real estate inflation. As chains look for the best locations to open new franchises, rising real estate costs are making it difficult for some franchises to expand. According to Peter Saleh, managing director and restaurant […]
Toronto’s chicken wars have another fighter, as Wingstop is opening its first Canadian restaurant in Toronto on June 29. The rapidly-growing fast-casual wing brand will host a grand opening celebration at its 2218 Bloor West location on June 29. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be followed by a performance by acclaimed beatboxer and winner of “Canada’s […]
By Mo Chaar With COVID-19 cases increasing and certain restrictions being re-introduced throughout Canada, vulnerable Canadian restaurants are nervous about their future as we enter a new era of government-instated mandates. Mask and vaccine requirements are being implemented across provinces, posing another barrier for restaurants and hindering their rebound from the turbulent year-and-a-half they’ve already […]
American fast-casual Wingstop is bringing its chicken wings to Canada. Wingstop has struck an agreement with JPK Capital to develop 100 locations across Canada in the next 10 years, with the first set to open in Toronto in 2022, pending any unexpected or additional Canadian border regulations and closures stemming from COVID-19. Wingstop’s expansion into […]
Charcoal Group’s CEO Jody Palubiski explains why a pandemic won’t derail their Toronto-area plans for two new Beertown locations late this year
Press Release Spot Coffee is pleased to announce that at this early stage of the month of January of 2019, it has already signed five new franchise deposit agreements to develop five new Spot cafés. Locations for two of these franchise cafés in the city of Niagara Falls and the town of North Tonawanda, both in the State of New York, […]
Press Release Taco Bell Canada is pleased to announce yet another restaurant opening in Saskatoon, at 950 Melville St. The community is invited to celebrate at the newly opened location’s grand opening party today, Friday, January 11th, at 12 p.m. Samples of Taco Bell Canada’s latest menu innovations — such as the newly launched Nacho […]
