Mandy’s Gourmet Salads, the rapidly expanding Montreal-based restaurant chain, is officially coming to Vancouver. The brand’s first Vancouver location will open later this year at Rogers Tower, located at 1067 West Cordova Street in the city’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood. The move marks a significant step in Mandy’s aggressive national expansion strategy, which aims to bring its vibrant salad concept to new markets across Canada.
Last week, Mandy’s co-founders took to social media to announce that a Letter of Intent (LOI) had been signed for the Vancouver space, with the official opening scheduled for later this year. While scouting locations, the team explored multiple neighbourhoods throughout Vancouver and engaged their online following for feedback on where the first Vancouver restaurant should open.
“We were wandering around Yaletown looking at potential sites and asking our followers where they’d like to see Mandy’s,” shared the founders on Instagram. Among the areas receiving strong consideration was the West 4th corridor in Kitsilano, an area known for its vibrant dining scene and wellness-oriented demographic.
Ultimately, the company chose downtown’s Coal Harbour, securing a prominent location in Rogers Tower. Madeleine Byblow of JLL is handling Mandy’s expansion as broker in BC and Alberta.
A Landmark Location: Rogers Tower
Rogers Tower, formerly known as Shaw Tower, is one of Vancouver’s most recognizable mixed-use skyscrapers. Completed in 2005 and designed by James K.M. Cheng Architects, the 149-metre (489-foot) tower stands as a landmark on the city’s waterfront. The building includes 42 floors, with 16 floors of office space and 24 residential levels comprising 130 luxury condominium units.
Originally developed by Westbank Projects Corp., Rogers Tower was rebranded in May 2023 following the merger of Shaw Communications into Rogers Communications. Today, Rogers and Westbank co-own the building, which also serves as the headquarters for Rogers Communications’ Lower Mainland operations. Other key tenants include the Jim Pattison Group and Ledcor Construction.
Beyond its commercial and residential spaces, Rogers Tower offers an array of upscale amenities including a private residential lobby, 24-hour concierge service, fitness centre with sauna and steam room, a theater, boardroom facilities, bike storage, daycare centre, and a 333-space underground parkade with EV charging stations. A distinctive vertical LED light installation by artist Diana Thater runs along the tower’s north face, contributing a dynamic visual element to the Vancouver skyline.
The location offers Mandy’s immediate access to downtown Vancouver’s business core, waterfront residents, tourists, and the broader Coal Harbour community.
National Expansion: Vancouver as a Key Market
Mandy’s arrival in Vancouver is part of a much larger expansion strategy that has been unfolding over the past two years. The company, founded in Montreal, currently operates 15 locations across Quebec and Ontario and has set an ambitious target to open between 30 and 40 locations nationwide over the next five years.
Vanessa Fracheboud, President of Mandy’s Gourmet Salads, recently spoke about the company’s westward push. “We are expanding, I think we’ve been very loud about it in the past few months,” said Fracheboud. “We wanted to close the loop on the GTA extension, at least for now, and then we will be moving towards Western Canada.”
The Vancouver opening follows several new locations in Toronto, including sites in Yonge and Eglinton and the Canary District, as well as a new Ottawa location in The Glebe. In Montreal, the company has also recently opened a South Shore location near Quartier DIX30.
“Canary District and Ottawa are the two that are creating the most noise at the moment,” Fracheboud noted. The Ottawa location is scheduled to open this month, with Toronto’s Yonge and Eglinton set to launch in July, and Canary District following in spring 2026.
Careful Site Selection in Vancouver
The decision to locate the first Vancouver Mandy’s at Rogers Tower reflects the company’s highly selective approach to real estate. “We have refused a few great locations because the building itself was not 100% aligned with who we are,” Fracheboud explained. “The stretch goal is 40 locations, but we won’t compromise on our brand identity.”
In Vancouver, the company had been actively exploring several neighbourhoods, including Yaletown, East Vancouver, Kitsilano, North Vancouver, and downtown. Coal Harbour’s combination of business density, affluent residents, and tourist activity ultimately made the Rogers Tower location an ideal first step into the Vancouver market.
“For us, guest experience is everything. We want our customers to feel like they’ve stepped into the full Mandy’s environment,” Fracheboud emphasized. “We’re not about ghost kitchens. To come into a new market, we need to ensure people get the full Mandy’s experience.”
Maintaining Mandy’s Brand Identity
Despite the fast growth, Mandy’s leadership remains committed to maintaining the core identity that has made the brand successful. “You’ll always have a wall with photography, family pictures, and hand-painted plates from unique artists,” Fracheboud explained in a previous interview. “Each location has a different inspiration, but the foundation remains the same.”
This carefully curated design approach has become part of the Mandy’s DNA. Every restaurant features an inviting, almost whimsical aesthetic that balances the brand’s Montreal roots with elements that reflect each local market.
Western Canada Growth: Calgary on the Horizon
While Vancouver is now confirmed, Calgary remains another priority for Mandy’s Western Canada rollout. “For Calgary, we want to make sure that we come in first with a brick-and-mortar, not with a ghost kitchen. That’s not who we are,” Fracheboud stressed in a previous interview.
The downtown Calgary market is being actively pursued, with site selection underway. As with its other markets, Mandy’s will continue to focus on real estate that aligns closely with its brand image, customer base, and long-term strategic vision.
A Growing National Brand
Mandy’s Gourmet Salads has quickly evolved from a local Montreal success story into one of Canada’s most notable fast-casual dining brands. Known for its creative salad combinations, healthy menu offerings, and inviting restaurant designs, the company’s expansion into Vancouver marks another significant milestone.
As 2025 progresses, all eyes will be on Mandy’s as it enters the highly competitive Vancouver market — bringing with it a concept that combines elevated fast-casual dining with a distinctly Montreal flair.
