Tag: operator
Franchisors have to do the legwork to ensure they select the...
What are the most important factors that determine the success of a restaurant franchisor? From this author’s experience, the answer is threefold: the consuming...
Additional Chick-fil-A Location Set to Open in Toronto
TORONTO — Chick-fil-A is gearing up to open its fourth location in Toronto in early February.
Chick-fil-A recently opened two restaurants, one in Kitchener, Ont....
Gordon Food Service Launches Re.Source Sustainable Packaging
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gordon Food Service has launched a range of sustainable food packaging called Re.Source, with products starting to roll out this...
James McFarlane Appointed to Chief Operating Officer at Browns Restaurant Group
VANCOUVER — James McFarlane has been promoted from vice-president of Operations to Chief Operating Officer for Browns Restaurant Group (BRG).
McFarlane has an extensive restaurant...
Krispy Kreme, Inc. Accelerating Growth in Canada
TORONTO — Krispy Kreme, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to partner with franchisee and operator Krispy K Canada, which owns and manages 10...
Canadian Trends and Directions Conference Spotlights Menu Trends
TORONTO — Canada’s foodservice consumers are setting new standards for menu innovation, according to insights from the annual Canadian Trends & Directions Conference, held yesterday at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto, where 160 operators and suppliers gathered for a day of learning and networking.
The Star: Community Council Pushes For Cap on Parkdale Restaurants
TORONTO — The steady growth of restaurants in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood is a point of contention for city representatives and restaurant owners, so the...
Could Casa Loma Be Evolved to Include a Restaurant?
TORONTO — Casa Loma may receive a new fine-dining restaurant and more dedicated event space, plus $7 million in capital improvements, if a deal...
CRFA Predicts Growth in Commercial Foodservice Sales
TORONTO — Good news for the foodservice industry has surfaced — the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) has updated its 2014 forecast on...
Online Wine Shop Showcases Hard-to-Find Ontario Wines
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — There’s a new online resource where restaurateurs can search and buy Ontario-produced wines, with the launch of winesplash.ca. “Our goal...
