Tag: expansion
Franchise Profile: Copper Branch
One might think Rio Infantino’s launch of a plant-based-food franchise concept in 2014 was serendipity. But that doesn’t mean Dorval, Que.-based Copper Branch’s exponential...
Hot Concept: Meat & Bread
Never discourage a 20-something from travelling abroad: it might just inspire an empire. That’s what happened when Meat & Bread co-founders Cord Jarvie and...
Paramount Fine Foods Announce Global Expansion Plans
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Following a year of unprecedented growth in 2018, Paramount Fine Foods has announced global-expansion plans for 2019.
The Middle-Eastern restaurant chain plans...
Fresh Thinking: A Look at Ruth Tal’s Fresh Restaurant Empire
Inspired by her first taste of fresh carrot juice, Fresh founder Ruth Tal embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that ultimately led her to become...
Technology Company of the Year: SkipTheDishes
A few years ago, SkipTheDishes was a small technology startup with just a handful of restaurant partners. Today, the distinctly Canadian company partners with...
International Franchising Inc. Acquires Sweet Jesus
MARKHAM, Ont. — International Franchising Inc. (IFI) has acquired Sweet Jesus — the Toronto-born ice-cream chain known for its hand-crafted “pimped-out” soft-serve ice cream.
The...
Northland Properties to Open New Denny’s Locations
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Denny's Corporation has entered into a multi-year franchise-development agreement with Northland Properties, parent company of long-time franchisee Dencan.
Since becoming a franchisee...
Matthew Stowe Joins Joey Restaurant Group
VANCOUVER — Chef Matthew Stowe has joined Joey Restaurant Group as executive director of Culinary, joining executive chef Chris Mills to oversee the company’s...
Eggspectation to Open First Location in British Columbia
VANCOUVER — Montreal-based breakfast company Eggspectation is opening a new restaurant location in Richmond, B.C. It will be located at the Accent Inn Vancouver...
Newfoundland Brewery Purchases Abandoned Catholic Church
HARBOUR GRACE, Nfld. — YellowBelly Brewery has purchased the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Harbour Grace, Nfld.
The brand’s owners Craig Flynn and Brenda...
