Pizza 73 celebrates 30th anniversary with loyalty program and online innovation April 2, 2015 Western Canadian pizzeria franchisor Pizza 73 is celebrating 30 years of business by offering customers new Air Miles rewards and revamping its online presence. + Read More

AAMCO opens training facility March 31, 2015 Automotive repair shop franchisor Anthony A. Martino Company (AAMCO) has opened its own ‘university’ to act as a training facility for franchisees and their staff. Located in Newnan, Ga., AAMCO University will train prospective, new and current franchisees, along with technicians and managers. + Read More

MTY Food Group launches Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta in Toronto March 24, 2015 Canadian food-service franchisor MTY Food Group has opened its first fast-premium dining concept, Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta, in downtown Toronto. Located near the intersection of Bay and College Streets, the restaurant is intended to balance fine dining with a quick-service setting. + Read More

First Choice Haircutters launches ‘happy’ campaign March 17, 2015 Hair salon franchise system First Choice Haircutters (FCH) has launched a promotional campaign with the hashtage #FCHappy to tie in with its slogan, “Happy Looks Good on You.” Customers are encouraged to share photos taken inside FCH salons through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. + Read More

New York Fries and South St. Burger among Canada’s best-managed companies March 16, 2015 Food-service franchisor New York Fries, including sister brand South St. Burger, has again been named among Canada’s best-managed companies. Professional services firm Deloitte compiled the latest list based on data from 2014. + Read More

Freshslice Pizza introduces gluten-free crust March 10, 2015 Vancouver-based pizzeria franchisor Freshslice Pizza is now offering a gluten-free crust option for all of its pizzas. The food-service chain, which specializes in all-baked, low-calorie pizzas, has recently committed to serving only multigrain or gluten-free crust. + Read More

A&W raises the bar with organic coffee March 9, 2015 A&W Food Services of Canada has become the first quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain in the country to add organic, fair trade coffee to its menu. The 100 per cent Arabica coffee is brewed by Montréal-based roaster Van Houtte. + Read More