Joey's Seafood Restaurants (formerly Joey's Only) is a
seafood
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restaurant chain
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in
Canada
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.
The chain was started in
Calgary, Alberta
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, Canada in 1985 by Joe Klassen and Richard Maas.
Franchising
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began in 1992 and has expanded to 39 franchise locations in
North America
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and is the largest seafood restaurant chain in Canada.
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See also
* List of seafood restaurants
*List of Canadian restaurant chains
Although many of the largest restaurant chains in Canada are United States, 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 marke ...
References
External links
Official Website
Restaurant chains in Canada
Seafood restaurants in Canada
Restaurant franchises
1985 establishments in Alberta
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