Surf’s up for Flip Flop Shops October 9, 2012 To ‘kick off’ the flip flop season earlier this year, Flip Flop Shops Canada partnered with surfing brand Reef to encourage Canadians to free their toes. Customers who bought Reef footwear at any Flip Flop Shops in Canada received a free surfing DVD with their purchase. + Read More

Baskin-Robbins launches new store design August 13, 2012 As part of an effort to expand in major cities across Canada, ice cream shop franchisor Baskin-Robbins has unveiled an international store design that will be applied to both new and existing locations. + Read More

Wendy’s ‘poutitions’ for national dish recognition August 9, 2012 In late June, Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada presented a ‘poutition’ to the federal government in Ottawa to have poutine—which was recently added to its menu—named Canada’s national dish. + Read More

Pizza Nova brings Italy’s Foccacia Barese to Canada August 8, 2012 Ontario-based pizzeria franchisor Pizza Nova has been granted the exclusive rights to serve Foccacia Barese in Canada. The oven-baked Italian bread, which originated in the 1800s, carries a protected geographical indication, representing the European legal framework that protects regional foods. + Read More

A&W milestone franchise opens in Canada’s busiest airport April 25, 2012 In February, A&W Food Services of Canada celebrated the opening of its 750th location, which is also the first and only national hamburger chain restaurant in Toronto Pearson International Airport. + Read More

Special pizza takes Valentine’s to heart April 2, 2012 From February 6 to 20, Cupid’s arrow struck Pizza Pizza franchises in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, which offered special heart-shaped pizzas with healthy ingredients to celebrate Valentine’s Day. + Read More