Joey's Seafood Restaurants

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Joey's Seafood Restaurants
FormerlyJoey's Only
Company type Restaurant franchise
Industry Food service
Founded1985 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
FounderJoe Klassen
Headquarters,
ProductsFood and drink
Website Official Website

Joey's Seafood Restaurants (formerly Joey's Only) is a seafood restaurant chain in Canada.

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The chain was started in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1985 by Joe Klassen. Franchising began in 1992 and has expanded to 39 franchise locations in North America and is the largest seafood restaurant chain in Canada. [1]

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