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Growth planned for QuickBite Collective brands

Mario Toneguzzi -
Although the company was founded in 2024, its legacy brand Teriyaki Experience is celebrating 40 years in business.

Popeyes sets sail with ONE PIECE with an anime-inspired menu

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Popeyes restaurant located at 273 Yonge St. in Toronto has been transformed into an immersive experience featuring iconic ONE PIECE moments.

OPA! of Greece names new President and CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
OPA! of Greece has appointed Simran Singh as President and CEO. He joined the brand in 2014 and now brings 12+ years of experience.

Playoff Hockey Boosts Restaurant Spending Across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Moneris data shows playoff hockey drives significant restaurant spending increases near arenas in Canadian cities during key games.

Burger King Canada doubles down on core menu in strategic brand play

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The Whopper has always set the standard for flame-grilled taste, and now that standard applies to everything we serve."

MBI Brands taps new President to lead next phase of strategic growth and global expansion

Mario Toneguzzi -
Mary Brown's Chicken has over 290 locations across Canada and is growing.

Pearle Hospitality announces landmark culinary partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Patrick Kriss and Alo Food Group

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Pearle Hospitality portfolio includes Ancaster Mill, Spencer's at the Waterfront, Bardō Restaurants, Cambridge Mill, Whistle Bear Golf Club, The Farm, Elora Mill and The Pearle Hotel & Spa.

Restaurants Canada calls on provinces to urgently opt-in to temporary TFW cap increase for rural regions

Mario Toneguzzi -
Temporary Foreign Workers represent just 3% of the foodservice workforce and are a last resort for employers, filling critical gaps in communities with aging populations, shrinking workforces and declining youth participation rates.

Nando’s returns to Kerrisdale neighbourhood in Vancouver after devastating fire had closed the longstanding restaurant (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new restaurant features updated interiors and a refreshed design that reflects a new direction for the brand.

Jimmy John’s coming to Edmonton

Mario Toneguzzi -
“This marks our very first Jimmy John’s location, and it’s just the beginning. We have ambitious plans to expand with 12–13 additional locations across Edmonton and its surrounding suburbs."

Restaurant merch becoming increasingly more popular: Lightspeed Commerce

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants are not just serving food. They are becoming part of how people express themselves.

Eat Up Canada narrows focus to two growth brands as it pursues national expansion

Mario Toneguzzi -
For Eat Up Canada, the immediate focus remains on building out its current portfolio and supporting franchise partners as new locations come online.

Happy Belly Food Group targets up to 50 new restaurant openings as same-store sales remain strong: Sean Black interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company’s “core four” growth brands are Yolks, Rosie’s, Heal and iQ Food. New restaurant openings planned for this year will largely come from those concepts.

Food services and drinking places record moderate growth amid ongoing price pressures in 2024: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Operating revenue at limited-service eating places grew 7.7% to $44.9 billion in 2024, while operating revenue at full-service restaurants increased 1.4% to $44.2 billion.

Foodtastic expands Noodlebox brand across Canada with eyes on Montreal launch

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Asian fusion concept has grown to 71 locations across the country, with roughly 14 new restaurants opening in 2025 and another 25 currently in development.

Aegis Brands reports Q4 and year end results

Mario Toneguzzi -
During 2025, it opened three new locations and closed three underperforming restaurants, maintaining 81 franchised locations at year end.

Enoteca Monza opens at CF Market Mall in Calgary (Video, Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2010, Enoteca Monza has grown to 10 locations across Canada and was acquired by Foodtastic in 2018.

Happy Belly Food Group’s iQ Food Co. secures 1st Western Canada location in Calgary

Mario Toneguzzi -
iQ is a flagship brand in Canada's premium healthy eating market and is strategically located in urban and central business districts.

A&W reports Q4 and 2025 financial results, with annual sales increasing to $1.92 billion

Mario Toneguzzi -
System Sales in 2025 increased by $51.8 million (2.8%) to $1.92 billion

YYC Food & Drink Experience returns in March with more than 115 local restaurants participating

Mario Toneguzzi -
More than 115 restaurants across Calgary have signed on to participate, the highest number in the festival’s history, inviting diners to explore bold flavours, creative menus, and exceptional value at every turn.

Sales at restaurants and bars sector decline in December, but annual sales surpass $100 billion in 2025: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
In December 2025, the largest decrease in dollar terms came from lower sales at full-service restaurants (-0.4%), followed by limited-service eating places (-0.3%).

Waterworks Food Hall launches new $15 lunch program at select restaurants

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Food Hall, at 50 Brant Street, is home to more than 15 restaurant concepts, three bars, and two outdoor patios, including a secret courtyard garden.

VIDEO: Nearly half of Canadian restaurants losing money or barely breaking even, warns Restaurants Canada CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
44 per cent of restaurants were in that position as of November 2025, a sharp increase from pre-pandemic norms when roughly 10 to 12 per cent struggled to turn a profit.

Restaurants brace for more obstacles in 2026: Restaurants Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants Canada expects real commercial foodservice sales to have grown by 2.4% in 2025 and to decline by 1.1% in 2026.

Taco Bell launches new Luxe Value Menu as it continues growth in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The Luxe Value Menu is an opportunity to rethink value in a way that feels relevant to both our die-hard and new fans in present time."
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