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List Of Fast-food Chains In Canada
This is a list of notable fast-food chains in Canada. This list includes fast-food chains that are located in Canada, with the addition of those that are based or headquartered in other countries. Fast-food chains in Canada * A&W * Arby's * La Belle Province * Booster Juice * Burger Baron * Burger King * Carl's Jr. * Chez Ashton * Chicken Delight * Chipotle Mexican Grill * Chick-fil-A * Cinnabon * Coffee Time * Country Style * Dairy Queen * Dixie Lee Fried Chicken * Domino's * Edo Japan * Extreme Pita * Five Guys * Fryer's * Greco Pizza * Harvey's * Hero Certified Burgers * Jimmy the Greek * Jollibee * KFC * Krispy Kreme * Lafleur Restaurants * Lick's Homeburgers * Little Caesars * Manchu Wok * Mary Brown's * McDonald's Canada * Mr. Sub * Mucho Burrito * New York Fries * Orange Julius * Panda Express * Papa John's * Pita Pit * Pizza Pizza * Pizza Hut * Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen * Quiznos * Robin's Donuts * Second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast-food
Fast food is a type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale, with a strong priority placed on speed of service. It is a commercial term, limited to food sold in a restaurant or store with frozen, preheated or precooked ingredients and served in packaging for take-out/take-away. Fast food was created as a commercial strategy to accommodate large numbers of busy commuters, travelers and wage workers. In 2018, the fast food industry was worth an estimated $570 billion globally. The fastest form of "fast food" consists of pre-cooked meals which reduce waiting periods to mere seconds. Other fast food outlets, primarily hamburger outlets such as McDonald's, use mass-produced, pre-prepared ingredients (bagged buns and condiments, frozen beef patties, vegetables which are prewashed, pre-sliced, or both; etc.) and cook the meat and french fries fresh, before assembling "to order". Fast food restaurants are traditionally distinguished by the drive-through. Outlets may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinnabon
Cinnabon is an American chain of baked goods stores and kiosks, normally found in areas with high pedestrian traffic such as malls, airports and rest stops. The company's signature item is a cinnamon roll. As of December 2017, there are more than 1,200 Cinnabon bakeries operating in 48 countries. Its headquarters are in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States.Cinnabon At-A-Glance ." Cinnabon. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.City Council Districts ." City of Sandy Springs. Retrieved on July 4, 2009. The company is co-owned — with |
Jimmy The Greek (restaurant)
Jimmy the Greek is a quick service restaurant franchise serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. In 1963, Jim Antonopoulos from Nafplio, Greece, arrived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He started the ''Epikourion, Exquisite Greek Restaurant & Bar'' in First Canadian Place of the busy Bay Street district of Toronto. The success of the restaurant spun off the current franchise which now has 55 locations across Canada in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, including more than 50 in the Greater Toronto Area. There are also locations in Dubai, UAE.Landfried, Janet (December 19, 2009). "Dubai: malls, malls and more malls", ''Redlands Daily Facts''. Its outlets are almost exclusively located in the food courts of office towers and AAA malls. Their menu offers a variety of Greek plates, including Chicken and pork Souvlaki, Schnitzel, lamb dishes, Calamari, Moussaka and more. They also offer pitas stuffed with different items, traditional Greek style. Additionally, they provide catering ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hero Certified Burgers
Hero Certified Burgers is a Canadian restaurant chain franchise that sells hamburgers and other quick service restaurant fare. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was founded in 2004. It had almost 60 locations as of March 2017, and opened its first store in the United States in 2015 in Elmwood Village, Buffalo, New York. The Buffalo location closed at the end of 2016. The company uses sustainably-sourced beef. The chain serves Cavendish Farms branded french fries from Prince Edward Island. The restaurant locations have Coca-Cola Freestyle machines on site. The chain was founded in 2004 by John Lettieri, who opened the first store in Hazelton Lanes in Yorkville. Lettieri also owns the restaurant chain Lettieri café, based in Toronto. The company was the first Canadian franchise to focus on the provision of fast foods using food products from vendors that adhere to sustainable practices. See also * List of Canadian restaurant chains Although many of the largest r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey's
Harvey's is a fast food restaurant chain operating in Canada, with locations in every province except British Columbia. It serves hamburgers, poutine, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, and other traditional Canadian fast-food fare. The chain is owned by Recipe Unlimited (previously known as Cara Operations). Harvey's is the fourth largest burger chain in Canada. Opened in 1959, Harvey's is one of Canada's longest-standing Canadian owned and operated restaurants. Harvey's is known for its grilled burgers and for providing customers with the choice of various toppings. History 1959 and 1960s: inception and growth Harvey's was co-founded by George B. Sukornyk and Rick Mauran in early 1959 as equal shareholders. Mauran originally thought to call the chain Humphrey's, riffing off of the down-home friendliness connoted by the Henry's Hamburgers chain that was already successful in the United States at the time (today, only one Henry's restaurant survives). As he was preparing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greco Pizza
Greco Pizza Restaurant is a franchise restaurant chain consisting of over 100 outlets in Eastern Canada. The restaurants also deliver pizza. Greco bills itself as the largest pizza chain in Atlantic Canada. History The first Greco Pizza restaurant opened in 1977 in Moncton, New Brunswick, as ''Greco Donair...and Pizza''. In 1981, the franchise rights were sold to Grinner's Food Systems Ltd. of Truro, Nova Scotia.http://www.greco.ca/AboutGreco/tabid/62/language/en-us/Default.aspx About Greco Pizza Many Greco locations in rural areas are known as "Greco Express" outlets; they are typically associated with a motel, convenience store, or other existing establishment. In some locations, the Greco franchise is associated with a Captain Submarine franchise, another of Grinner's properties. Marketing Since 1995, Greco has marketed itself using the telephone number 310-30-30 with an associated jingle. From 1995 to the early 2000s, this number was pronounced in the official jingle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fryer's
Fryer's is an international fast-food chain focused on hamburgers, fried chicken, French fries, and milkshakes. Its headquarters is in the Richmond, British Columbia area, and is currently owned and operated by Fryer's International, Inc. Established in 1989, the Fryer's chain expanded to 46 locations scattered throughout North America between 1989 and 2002. In early 2004, the chain began franchising. In one year, permits had been sold for over 100 franchised locations, catching the attention of the national restaurant industry. As of 2013, Fryer's has locations open throughout the United States, Canada and Middle East. Slogans US – Canada *1989–1991: C''an’t eat just one'' *1991–1993: ''Eat it your way!'' *1993–1995: B''ecause it's awesome'' *1995–2001: ''Call it Quality'' *2001–Present: ''Quality You Can Trust '' International *2007–Present: ''Eat so good for so little!'' (Bahamas) *2009–Present: ''It's Fryer’s time!'' (Costa Rica) *2010–Present: L''ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Guys
Five Guys Enterprises LLC (doing business as both Five Guys Burgers and Fries, and simply Five Guys) is an American fast food restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, and headquartered in Lorton, Virginia, part of Fairfax County. The first Five Guys restaurant opened in 1986 in Arlington County, Virginia, and by 2001, the chain had expanded to five locations throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. In early 2003, the chain began franchising, beginning a period of rapid expansion. In a year and a half, permits had been sold for over 300 franchised locations. , Five Guys had over 1,700 locations open worldwide, with 1,300 locations under development. The company was the fastest-growing fast food chain in the United States, with a 32.8% sales increase from 2010 to 2011. History Five Guys was founded in 1986 by Janie and Jerry Murrell; Jerry, alongside the couple's four sons, Jim, Matt, Chad, and Ben, were the original "Five Guys." The Murrells had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Pita
Extreme Pita is a Canadian-based fast-casual chain, owned by MTY Food Group, MTY Group. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, the company has more than 175 units throughout Canada and the United States. Extreme Pita serves pita sandwiches, salads, and pizza-style "flat-baked" pitas. Available ingredients include fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats and vegetarian options such as falafel and hummus. History Extreme Pita was founded in 1997 by brothers Alex and Mark Rechichi. The first Extreme Pita opened near Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario in 1997, but the original location is no longer operating. The company continued to expand and grow over the years, expanding into new locations in Canada, from 1997 (the year when the first Extreme Pita was opened) to 2003 (when Extreme Pita began to expand into the United States). The expansion challenged already-established fast food companies like Subway (restaurant), Subway and McDonald's. By 2007, there were about 200 stores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edo Japan (restaurant)
Edo Japan, often known simply as Edo (), is a Canadian fast food restaurant chain specializing in Japanese Teppan-style cooking.Bouw, Brenda. Edo Japan owner fixed the company, then bought it. ''The Globe and Mail.'' nlineJuly 25, 2014. ited: 01 28, 2021.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/edo-japan-owner-fixed-the-company-then-bought-it/article19759845/. Founded in 1979 by Reverend Susumu Ikuta, a Japanese Buddhist minister, Edo Japan was named after the original name of Tokyo.Nelson, Chris. Vision brings a taste of Asia to masses. ''Calgary Herald.'' nlineOctober 9, 2011. ited: February 5, 2021./ref> The company is based in Calgary, Alberta, and the first restaurant opened at Southcentre Mall Southcentre Mall is one of the largest (by area) shopping malls in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, , and contains approximately 190 stores and services over two floors. It is located in the city's southeast quadrant at the intersection of Macleod Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domino's
Domino's Pizza, Inc., trading as Domino's, is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960 and led by CEO Russell Weiner. The corporation is Delaware General Corporation Law, Delaware domiciled and headquartered at the Domino's Farms Office Park in Ann Arbor Township, near Ann Arbor, Michigan. As of 2018, Domino's had approximately 15,000 stores, with 5,649 in the United States, 1,500 in India, and 1,249 in the United Kingdom. Domino's has stores in over 83 countries and 5,701 cities worldwide. In 2018 Domino's Pizza was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. History 1960s–2010s In 1960, Tom Monaghan and his brother, James, took over the operation of DomiNick's, an existing location of a small pizza restaurant chain that had been owned by Dominick DeVarti, at 507 Cross Street (now 301 West Cross Street)James Leonard, ''Living the Faith: A Life of Tom Monaghan'' (University of Michigan Press, 2012) pp41-55 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dixie Lee Fried Chicken
Dixie Lee is a regional franchised fried chicken fast-food restaurant founded in Belleville, Ontario in 1964 by Ramon Leon Walmsley. The company is currently based in Kingston and Bruce Mines, Ontario. Its largest group of franchise operators is Dixie Lee Maritimes, a New Brunswick-based company with 38 locations in three provinces. The parent organization is the direct franchisor of ten restaurants in various Ontario locations. History The first Dixie Lee restaurant opened in 1964 in Belleville, Ontario. The first Dixie Lee restaurant in New Brunswick opened its door in Caraquet, as a small take-out restaurant just past the wharf.. Following a fire during a winter storm, the restaurant changed locations locally, moving again to a bigger building in the mid-1990s. Other restaurants opened in Grande-Anse, Shippagan, Tracadie-Sheila (one of the first to include a drive-thru option) and then in Lamèque. In 1974, Alton Scott, built and operated a U.S. location in Houlton, Maine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
