The Keg is a Canadian-owned chain of steakhouse restaurants and bars located in Canada and the United States. The original "The Keg and Cleaver" restaurant was founded by George Tidball, in 1971, at a location in North Vancouver, British Columbia. By February 2018, The Keg had expanded to 160 locations in Canada and the United States, when Canadian food industry giant Cara Operations purchased the chain for $200 million, from then owners David Aisenstat (49%) and Fairfax Financial (51%). Aisenstat had been the sole owner from 1997 until 2014.
Recipe Unlimited Corporation is a Canadian company that operates several restaurant chains, as well as major food distribution for correctional facilities, educational facilities and other large operations. The company's headquarters are in Vaughan, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto Area. In May 2018, CEO Bill Gregson announced that Cara Operations Limited would be changing its name to Recipe Unlimited Corporation.
T & T Supermarket is a Canadian supermarket chain that sells primarily Asian foods. The company is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. In 1993, the first T & T was opened in Burnaby's Metropolis at Metrotown, a shopping centre in the Metrotown area in the Greater Vancouver region. T & T's current CEO is Tina Lee, who succeeded her mother Cindy Lee in 2014.
Kelseys is a Canadian restaurant chain headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario owned by Recipe Unlimited. Recipe Unlimited also owns other restaurants including Swiss Chalet, Milestones, Montana's and Harvey's. Founded in 1978, there are Kelseys restaurants across Canada, excluding the province of Quebec.
Canadian Chinese cuisine is a popular style of Canadian cooking exclusive to take-out and dine-in eateries found across Canada. It was the first form of commercially available Chinese food in Canada. This cooking style was invented by early Cantonese immigrants who adapted traditional Chinese recipes to Western tastes and the available ingredients. This cuisine developed in a similar process to American Chinese cuisine.
Boston Pizza (BP), also known as Boston's The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar, is a Canadian multinational restaurant chain that owns and franchises locations in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is a casual dining chain which operates across Canada. The brand is owned by RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc. with its headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is a restaurant holding company that owns several American casual dining restaurant chains. The company was established in 1988 in Tampa, Florida, where it is headquartered.
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar is a Canadian restaurant chain serving baby back ribs, Sterling Silver steaks, and grilled catch of the day.
Cactus Club Cafe is a Canadian-owned chain of premium casual restaurants that originated in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The chain has since expanded to 31 locations throughout Canada, with other locations throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
Milestones Restaurants Inc. is a restaurant chain headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Recipe Unlimited. There are currently over 40 locations across British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
Restaurants fall into several industry classifications, based upon menu style, preparation methods and pricing, as well as the means by which the food is served to the customer.
Earls is a family owned premium casual dining chain that operates a total of 68 restaurants in Canada and the United States. Their head office is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill is a regional American casual dining restaurant chain based in Washington Township, New Jersey. The sole remaining location is located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Urban Fare is a supermarket chain located in British Columbia. It is a subsidiary of the Overwaitea Food Group, which, in turn, is owned by the Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Group. The chain has six locations, four located in downtown Vancouver and one each in Calgary and Kelowna. It is part of the 'More Rewards' rewards card program as also featured at other stores in the chain such as Save-On-Foods.
Edo Japan, often known simply as Edo (ee-doe), is a Canadian fast food restaurant chain specializing in Japanese Teppan-style cooking. Founded in 1979 by Reverend Susumu Ikuta, a Japanese Buddhist minister, Edo Japan was named after the original name of Toyko. The company is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the first restaurant opened at Southcentre Mall.
JOEY Restaurant Group is a Western Canadian premium casual restaurant chain based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The concept for JOEY Restaurants was created by Jeff Fuller. JOEY restaurants is a part of a chain of family-owned restaurants, expanding all throughout North America. The restaurant focuses on Asian, American, Mediterranean and other global dishes. The company operates 27 full-service restaurants in Canada and expanding in the United States. All JOEY restaurants feature a bar area and serve alcoholic beverages.
Northland Properties Corporation is the parent company of multiple hotel chains, restaurants, sports teams, and Northland Asset Management Company. Northland was founded in 1963 and is owned by the Gaglardi family. Bob Gaglardi is the founder and Chairman of the Board and Tom Gaglardi is President of Northland Properties Corporation. Northland Properties is the largest privately held hospitality group in North America with properties spanning Canada, the United States, and the U.K. and Ireland. Their collective assets are valued at close to $6B CAD.
