Tag: Ryan Smolkin
Why Franchisors are Looking Beyond North America for their Next Big...
When a restaurant concept becomes a runaway success, international expansion is likely the next action item on the operator’s agenda. The natural go-to destination...
Smoke’s Poutinerie Launches Food-Truck Eatery at Toronto Pearson International Airport
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie, in cooperation with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), is opening a new location in the heart of Toronto Pearson...
Smoke’s Poutinerie, Tabasco Offer Limited-Time Menu Items
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie has teamed up with Tabasco to create a trio of new limited-time menu options that incorporate three Tabasco flavours and...
SkipTheDishes Now Delivering Smoke’s Poutinerie Poutine Nationwide
TORONTO — Smoke's Poutinerie will be satisfying Canadian’s craving for poutine by offering poutine on-demand deliver through the SkipTheDishes smartphone app.
Because Canada Day is...
World Record Shattered at Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship
TORONTO — The sixth annual Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championships, held Saturday in Toronto, crowned a new champion and broke the world record...
Ryan Smolkin Challenges CEOs to Poutine Eat-Off
AJAX, Ont. — Smoke’s Poutinerie founder & CEO Ryan Smolkin has issued a challenge to senior executives, CEOs and presidents of various organizations to...
Smoke’s Brands Unite Under One Roof
TORONTO — On May 30, Smoke’s Brands will open a Smoke’s Food Court concept, which includes Smoke’s Poutinerie, Smoke’s Weinerie and Smoke’s Burritorie in...
The Fast-casual Segment Remains an Important Player in 2016
Higher-end dining without the big bill — that’s how Ryan Smolkin, founder and CEO of Ajax, Ont.-based Smoke’s Poutinerie describes the fast-casual segment in...
Smoke’s Poutinerie’s Ryan Smolkin Solidifies Brand
In its pursuit of “global domination,” Ajax, Ont.-based Smoke’s Poutinerie has made a name for itself here in Canada, opening more than 100 locations...
Smoke’s Introduces New Weinerie Concept
AJAX, Ont. — The Smoke’s Poutinerie team has expanded into the hot-dog category, serving up the traditional dog with unique toppings at 457 Spadina...
