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Robin's Donuts (commonly shortened to Robin's) is a Canadian chain of over 160
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Poll ranked Robin's as the 7th best coffee chain out of 15 in Canada.


History

Harvey Cardwell and George Spicer opened the first store in 1975 in
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as "Robin's Donuts". In October 2006, Chairman's Brand Corporation took ownership of Robin's Donuts when it purchased Afton Food Group, the former owner of Robin's Donuts, 241 Pizza and Mrs. Powell's Cinnamon Buns. In 2015 a new logo was created which dropped "Donuts" from the name; this is likely because of the growing number of alternative new menu items."Robin's Chicken is on the Loose"
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See also

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List of Canadian restaurant chains Although many of the largest restaurant chains in Canada are US-based (McDonald's and Yum Brands among others), some Canadian-based (owned and operated from Canada) restaurant chains are growing and have expanded into other markets, especially ...
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List of coffeehouse chains This list of notable coffeehouse chains catalogues the spread and markets share of coffeehouses world-wide. This list excludes the many companies which operate coffeeshops within retail establishments, notably bookstores and department stores, o ...
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List of doughnut shops Doughnut shops (also spelled donut shops) specialize in the preparation and retail sales of doughnuts. A doughnut is a type of fried dough confectionery or dessert food. The doughnut is popular in many countries and prepared in various forms a ...
* List of fast-food chains in Canada


References

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External links


Official website
Doughnut shops Companies based in Thunder Bay Fast-food chains of Canada Restaurants established in 1975 1975 establishments in Ontario Restaurants in Ontario Coffeehouses and cafés in Canada Fast-food franchises Bakery cafés