Tag: Smokes Poutinerie
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 Poutinerie Holding Annual Poutine Eating Championship
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship, the largest eating competition in Canada — and largest poutine-eating competition in the world — is...
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...
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.
CFA Celebrates Excellence in Canadian Franchising at Annual Convention
TORONTO — The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) recently presented Awards of Excellence in Franchising, Franchisees's Choice designations and CFA Recognition Awards. “The CFA Awards...
How To Build Relationships With Food Suppliers
Good supplier-operator relationships can make a restaurant's food-buying process richer, more efficient and even more economical. Have respect for one another. Be honest...
Kostuch Media Presents 24th Anniversary Pinnacle Awards
TORONTO — Close to 500 members of the foodservice and hospitality industry gathered at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel Dec. 7 to officially kick-start...
Company Of The Year: Smoke’s Poutinerie
With its inspired branding initiative and well-recieved unique poutine concoctions, Smoke's Poutinerie is taking the Canadian foodservice arena by storm. Ryan Smolkin...
Canadian Restaurant Trends and Directions Conference Wraps
BRAMPTON, Ont. — It was a jam-packed day of learning for 135 restaurant operators, suppliers and researchers, who gathered at the Pearson Convention Centre...
