Tag: Alberta
Beer sales volumes may be climbing, but profitability is suffering
The Canadian beer industry has been suffering multiple hits since the start of the pandemic, particularly on the brewpub and restaurant front. Even where...
Profile: Pur & Simple
Ritou Maloni knows you can’t be all things to all people. The co-founder of the Quebec-based breakfast chain Pur & Simple says while her...
Alberta Ends Vaccine-Passport Program
CALGARY — Effective Feb. 9, the Alberta government has put an end to its vaccine-passport program. The government also laid out a three-step plan...
Top-5 Beverage-Alcohol Trends For 2022
Almost two years of challenge and uncertainty amid the pandemic has re-shaped the dining industry and up-ended what consumers want and expect from their...
Affinity Group Canada Opens Additional Culinary Centres
TORONTO — Affinity Group Canada has opened two additional culinary centres in Calgary, Alta and Dartmouth, N.S., bringing its total to five.
The culinary centres...
UpMeals Launches Ready-to-Eat Meal Subscription
VANCOUVER — UpMeals has launched its ready-to-eat meal-subscription service, which is available in two, three and five-day options. To start, the service is available...
Church’s Texas Chicken to Open 40 Restaurants in Canada in 2022
ATLANTA — Church’s Texas Chicken is continuing to grow its footprint in Canada, with 20 new restaurants set to open by the end of...
First California Pizza Kitchen Opens in Canada
First California Pizza Kitchen Opens in Canada
LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has broken ground in Edmonton, Alta, bringing its California-style pizzas, pastas,...
South Street Burger Opens New Location in Calgary
CALGARY — South Street Burger opened its newest location in Calgary, Alta, marking the chain’s 34th location in Canada and sixth location in Calgary...
Tim Hortons Announces Three Waste-Reduction Initiatives
TORONTO — Tim Hortons is announcing three new initiatives in celebration of Waste Reduction Week, including the trial of a compostable and recyclable hot-beverage...