OTTAWA — Pizza Hut Canada has entered a three-year partnership with Startup Canada to create greater opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs. The partnership is supported by Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program, which is entering its fifth year of removing barriers and fostering employability in the communities served by Pizza Hut. During this joint venture, Pizza Hut and Startup Canada will distribute $300,000 in cash grants and valuable educational resources to empower early-stage entrepreneurs across the country.
Over the next three years, the Startup Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competitions will offer business coaching; educational workshops will help entrepreneurs navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities; and significant enhancements will be made to Startup Canada’s Business Owner’s Toolbox “Powered By” Pizza Hut Equal Slice.
“At Startup Canada, we’re unwavering in our mission to empower every early-stage entrepreneur in the country. Through this game-changing collaboration with Pizza Hut, we’re not just opening doors – we’re tearing down the systemic barriers that have held too many back for too long,” says Kayla Isabelle, CEO of Startup Canada. “In times of economic uncertainty, bold action is critical. Integrating Equal Slice into our programming isn’t just important – it’s urgent. We’re driving real change by not only dismantling obstacles but actively forging new pathways, arming entrepreneurs with easy-to-access funding, tools, resources and support they need not just to survive, but to dominate and re-define the future of Canadian business.”
“Entrepreneurship is at the heart of Pizza Hut’s story. What started 63 years ago as two brothers with a dream has grown into a globally recognized brand, powered by a strong network of passionate franchise partners,” says Daniel Meynen, general manager of Pizza Hut Canada. “In Canada, our 640 and growing Pizza Hut locations are more than just restaurants – they’re thriving businesses owned by local entrepreneurs and families who create jobs and give back to their communities. By partnering with Startup Canada through the Equal Slice Program, we’re expanding our impact and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with the resources, funding and support they need to succeed.”
The 2025 Startup Canada Tour kicks off in Calgary on April 29.
