restaurants

Jersey Mike’s opening first Manitoba restaurant as Redberry expands Canadian footprint

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The opening also launches a five-day fundraising campaign in support of Make-A-Wish Canada, part of a broader commitment announced in May to raise $1 million for the charity by 2030.

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers appoints Naomi Kempkes as President

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Prior to her co-founding Honestly Good Chicken Fingers, she held leadership roles with several established restaurant brands, including Recipe Unlimited Corporation, The Burger’s Priest, Fionn MacCool’s and East Side Mario’s.

Q2 2026 Canadian Food Service: Scale, Value and New Formats

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Canadian food service remained resilient in Q2 2026 as operators competed for traffic through value offers, franchise growth, coffee competition, wellness concepts, menu upgrades, and new real estate formats.

Marcos, Carney visit Vancouver Jollibee as restaurant chain plans Canadian expansion

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The company said it intends to continue expanding its presence in Canada as part of its long-term growth strategy through franchising over the next five years.

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open Burlington restaurant as Redberry continues Canadian expansion

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The Burlington restaurant becomes part of a network of more than 30 Jersey Mike’s locations now operating in Canada under Redberry Restaurants, one of the country’s largest quick-service restaurant franchisees.

Toronto restaurant to introduce build-your-own pho concept in September

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The restaurant will offer customers a choice of ingredients to create individual meals, including traditional broth-based pho as well as dry pho, which the company is introducing as an alternative preparation.

Sagamité to open Wendat restaurant and retail space at Québec City airport

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The 273-square-metre restaurant and shop will begin serving travellers in the fall 2026, offering dine-in and takeaway food alongside Indigenous-made goods.

HEAL Wellness expands across Canada and U.S., targets 100 locations by end of 2026

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What started as a single Ontario location has now grown to more than 37 locations across the country.

Charcoal Group pushes ahead with expansion as restaurant sector faces uncertainty: CEO Jody Palubiski

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Consumers are still spending on dining out, but have become more selective about where they choose to go.

Mailo’s The Pasta Project to open first North American location in Toronto

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The concept is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature "street pasta" concept, combining premium ingredients with the convenience of modern urban dining.

Toronto hospitality industry braces for FIFA World Cup surge: Video with Val Upfold

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Restaurants, bars, hotels, and event-related businesses have struggled with labour shortages for years, even before the pandemic.

Canadiens Playoffs Drive Restaurant Spending Surge in Montreal

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Moneris data shows Canadiens playoff games boosted restaurant spending near the Bell Centre and across Montreal during the NHL postseason.

Tahini’s to roll out Shawarma Ramen across Canada after initial test launch

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The national launch marks a broader expansion of a product the company has spent two years developing as it looks to build on customer interest in fusion-style menu offerings and social media engagement.

SKYBIRD Asian Grill opens fourth location as it prepares for continued growth

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SKYBIRD Asian Grill has opened its fourth location at 2183 Rue Ste-Catherine West in Montréal, continuing its fast-casual growth.

Jersey Mike’s to open second downtown Toronto location as Redberry expands Canadian footprint

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Redberry continues a broader plan to grow Jersey Mike’s presence in Canada, where the company says it aims to reach 300 locations by 2035.

Q1 2026 Retail Economy Retail Report: Inflation Sticks, Consumers Trade Down

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Q1 2026 saw sticky food inflation, oil-driven cost risk, and cautious consumers reshape strategy. Winners lean value; independents, restaurants, and duty-free feel it.

Time Out Market Vancouver prepares for May 28 opening date at Oakridge Park

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Across 51,000 sq ft there are 18 kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, 3 bars, multiple event spaces and a large outdoor terrace onto a public park.

Happy Belly Food Group exercises right to acquire remaining 50% of PIRHO Fresh Greek Grill

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Happy Belly’s portfolio consists of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction, and operation.

Happy Belly Food Group reports $19.3 million in Q1 system wide QSR sales

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The increase is attributed to organic baseline restaurant growth, alongside increased restaurant count, which reached 87 operating restaurants at the end of Q1 2026.

Daily Synopsis: May 8, 2026

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Leon's sees Q1 dip, Grocery store expansion in BC, city-run grocery stores could have benefits, Metropolis at Metrotown Centre marks 40 years, FreshCo expands in Ottawa, and other news.

Charcoal Group to open five new restaurants across Ontario

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Charcoal Group, with over 65 years in the hospitality industry, has a group of full-service restaurants across in Southern Ontario.

A&W announces Q1 results for Fiscal 2026, system sales surpass $400 million

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System sales of $402.8 million increased by 1.5%.

Edo Japan expands across Canada as franchisee reinvestment drives growth and multi-unit ownership

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Founded in Calgary, the quick‑service restaurant brand specializing in Japanese‑style cuisine is nearing 220 locations nationwide, with approximately 70 per cent of franchisees committed to multi‑unit ownership.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. reports Q1 2026 results, 6.2% sales growth

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. said system-wide sales rose 6.2% in Q1 2026 to $347 million US from $322 million US a year earlier.

Pita Pit rolls out shawarma lineup across Canada with chef-developed menu

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The move signals a shift toward more standardized, chef-led offerings designed to streamline ordering and ensure consistency across the brand’s more than 200 Canadian restaurants.
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