Restaurant expansion

MTY Food Group is reducing corporate-owned restaurants and reviewing its brand portfolio as Canadian sales stabilize. Mall-based restaurants, breakfast concepts and sushi brands are among the strongest performers, while the company targets renewed growth through franchising.

Canadian foodservice receipts continued rising during Q3 2026, while inflation, consumer restraint and thin margins complicated the growth picture. The report examines restaurant development, beverages, value offers, loyalty and delivery, focusing on whether investment generates repeat demand and sustainable operator returns.

Shake Shack is expanding in Canada with new restaurants in Oakville, Burlington and London as it adds drive-thrus and grows beyond the GTA.

Canadians making more trips with smaller baskets at the grocery store, questions about future of downtown Vancouver Hudson's Bay, Sobeys debuts new store concept in Welland ON, dollar store opens in Elliott Lake, and other news.

Happy Belly ramps up Canadian expansion and prepares for U.S. entry as profitability improves and new restaurant concepts gain traction.

Kingsgate Mall lease fight in Vancouver, reviving Roots, Ontario to allow some holiday openings, Montreal community gathers to honour murdered depaneur owner, Quebec separatist coffee shop opens in Montreal, and other news.

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual expands to more than 50 restaurants across Canada after opening seven new locations in 2025.