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Playa Bowls Goes Global: Toronto Opens Doors to First International Location
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2 months ago

Playa Bowls Goes Global: Toronto Opens Doors to First International Location

Playa Bowls has entered Canada with its first international restaurant at Toronto's The Well, marking a major milestone in the company's expansion beyond the United States. As franchise systems scale into new territories, Gorilla Dash helps operators maintain consistency through its Knowledge Base, while its Resource Library makes it easier to distribute operational materials across multiple markets.

Playa Bowls Is Taking Its Smoothie Bowls to Canada With First Toronto Lease
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5 months ago

Playa Bowls Is Taking Its Smoothie Bowls to Canada With First Toronto Lease

Playa Bowls has signed its first Canadian lease in Toronto, marking its entry into international markets. The move reflects a broader trend of health-focused brands scaling globally, often supported by tools like Gorilla Dash that help maintain operational consistency.

The Sweet Taste of Canada Lands in the UK: Crêpe Delicious Sets Up Shop
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10 months ago

The Sweet Taste of Canada Lands in the UK: Crêpe Delicious Sets Up Shop

Crêpe Delicious, a Canadian crepe and gelato chain with more than sixty global locations, is launching in the United Kingdom. Hospitality specialist Laura Harvey has secured the master franchise rights, opening the door for local franchisees to join the brand. The concept enters the UK at a time when demand for premium coffee and fresh, made-to-order food continues to grow.

Wendy’s Canada Unleashes the Bold Bull’s-Eye BBQ Cheeseburger!
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10 months ago

Wendy’s Canada Unleashes the Bold Bull’s-Eye BBQ Cheeseburger!

Wendy’s Canada is launching the Bull’s-Eye BBQ Cheeseburger in celebration of its 50th anniversary in the Canadian market, leveraging local sourcing and bold flavor innovation. The limited-time offering, available nationwide from November 3 to December 21 with early delivery access via Uber Eats, demonstrates how a franchise system uses product novelty and milestone marketing to drive growth and engagement. The campaign highlights the strategic role of new menu items in promoting brand relevance and franchise system momentum.

Success Tutoring Is Moving to Canada—And It's Bringing 120 Units with It
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10 months ago

Success Tutoring Is Moving to Canada—And It's Bringing 120 Units with It

Australia’s Success Tutoring is accelerating its global franchise expansion with a 2026 launch in Canada and a goal of 120 units within three years. Appointing Gopal Venkata as CEO of the Canadian entity underscores the brand’s commitment to tech-enabled education and scalable operations. The move places a proven model into major Canadian markets and aligns with rising demand for personalized tutoring supported by digital tools.

Playa Bowls Signs Master Franchise Deal for Canada Expansion
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11 months ago

Playa Bowls Signs Master Franchise Deal for Canada Expansion

Playa Bowls has entered the Canadian market through a master franchise deal with Eat Up Canada Inc., which plans to open over 160 units. The move signals the brand’s transition from U.S. growth to international expansion and underscores the relevance of health-conscious fast-casual formats in new markets.

Wendy's Canada Launches Flavors That Make Fall Fabulous
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11 months ago

Wendy's Canada Launches Flavors That Make Fall Fabulous

Wendy's Canada has launched its fall menu lineup, starting with the Caramel Toffee Frosty and an expansion of seasonal beverages. The brand is also introducing two new dipping sauces—Mango Habanero and Dill Pickle—to complement its core offerings. These innovations support Wendy’s broader strategy of leveraging seasonal creativity to deepen consumer engagement.

Stretch Zone Cracks Into Canada: First Studio Stretches Open in Toronto
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last year

Stretch Zone Cracks Into Canada: First Studio Stretches Open in Toronto

Stretch Zone has launched its first Canadian studio in Toronto, operated by franchisees Joe Korman and Avie Roth. This marks the brand’s first international expansion, highlighting its ambitions to normalize assisted stretching outside the U.S. The move could pave the way for wider global franchising.

Chopped Leaf’s Catering Revolution: Freshness in Every Box
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last year

Chopped Leaf’s Catering Revolution: Freshness in Every Box

Chopped Leaf, this September, introduced stackable portable catering boxes designed to preserve freshness and simplify setup for office lunches, family gatherings, and celebrations. With nearly one-third of corporate orders demanding vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options, this innovation taps into growing demand for inclusive, healthy catering solutions. The rollout aligns with trending increases in workplace catering budgets across Canada.

Weed Man’s New CMO Is Laura Baker, Marketing Dynamo
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last year

Weed Man’s New CMO Is Laura Baker, Marketing Dynamo

Weed Man has named Laura Baker as its new Chief Marketing Officer, signaling an ambitious new phase for the lawn care brand. Known for her impactful marketing leadership at Home Hardware, Tim Hortons, and Edward Jones, Baker now brings her expertise to Weed Man as the company sets its sights on expansion and innovation across North America.

Ziebart Doubles Down on North America with Expansions in Canada and Mexico
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last year

Ziebart Doubles Down on North America with Expansions in Canada and Mexico

Ziebart has deepened its presence in North America by renewing its Canadian master franchise with Driven Brands Canada and signing for its first 10 stores and 40 dealership operations in Mexico. The moves strengthen its global expansion strategy and reinforce its role in automotive protection.

Franchiseek Goes North! Canada Welcomes New Business Opportunities
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last year

Franchiseek Goes North! Canada Welcomes New Business Opportunities

Franchiseek, the global franchise directory, launched in Canada. The expansion gives Canadian investors access to thousands of international franchise listings, plus filters, in-depth details, and ongoing support, solidifying Franchiseek’s global presence.

Smoke's Poutinerie Throws Caution to the Wind with 30 New Menu Items, Because Why Not Indulge?
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last year

Smoke's Poutinerie Throws Caution to the Wind with 30 New Menu Items, Because Why Not Indulge?

Smoke's Poutinerie unveils 30 new menu items, boldly expanding beyond poutine with inventive sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs, and indulgent loaded fries.

Smoke's Poutinerie Launches "Don't Be a Jerk BOGO" Campaign: A Poutine-Infused Adventure in Generosity and Fun
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last year

Smoke's Poutinerie Launches "Don't Be a Jerk BOGO" Campaign: A Poutine-Infused Adventure in Generosity and Fun

Smoke's Poutinerie's "Don't Be a Jerk BOGO" campaign aims to unite fans through shared Jerk Chicken Poutine experiences. Start sharing!

Riverarch Equity Partners Makes Bold Move, Acquires Metal Supermarkets Heading Toward Massive Growth
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 years ago

Riverarch Equity Partners Makes Bold Move, Acquires Metal Supermarkets Heading Toward Massive Growth

Riverarch Equity Partners acquires majority stake in Metal Supermarkets, poised to boost growth and innovation under Managing Director Wiechkoske's strategic leadership.

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