Pizza Hut introduces new signature singles October 11, 2012 Four thin-crust pizzas with gourmet toppings are now available at Canadian Pizza Hut locations. To promote the new personal-sized pies, Pizza Hut made them available from June 11 to July 22 for $5 at participating dine-in restaurant locations. + Read More

Swiss Chalet’s food trucks travel nationwide October 10, 2012 This past summer, Swiss Chalet’s food trucks distributed free fries and sauce across Canada. The ‘Fresh Impressions’ promotional tour teamed up with comedian and motivational speaker Jessica Holmes to give away samples and coupons for 15, 25 or 100 per cent off any future meals at the chain’s restaurants. + Read More

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