Grand opening celebration features special pizza deals benefiting the Fare Share Food Bank Oakville   Pizza Nova, Ontario’s family-owned and operated premium pizza brand, announces the opening today of its fourth location in Oakville, Ontario, located at 2481 Taunton Road. To commemorate the opening, Pizza Nova will hold an official ribbon cutting, special event and community fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   The newest Pizza Nova location is owned and operated by Adjmal (AJ) Nusrat, a proud member of the Pizza Nova team for the past 22 years. This is ..read more

  OPA! of Greece (“OPA”) is delighted to officially announce the opening of its twenty-eighth Calgary location in Legacy on April 26th, 2024. Opening day will invite the community to enjoy a $5 chicken souvlaki and Greek salad meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with chances to win gift cards, free meals, and other exciting prizes.  Since the opening of its first location over 25 years ago, OPA! has remained a proudly Canadian business with authentic Greek roots. OPA! now serves up fresh Mediterranean cuisine at more than 113 locations from coast to coast, alongside the friendly customer se ..read more

  Mississauga, Ont., April 18, 2024 – On March 29, 2024, more than 70 children and youth from the BGC St. Alban’s Club and BGC Hamilton-Halton Club, attended the final home game of the Raptors 905 season versus the Motor City Cruise at Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. As guests of Baskin-Robbins Canada, the children from the Greater Toronto Area were invited to the game by BGC Clubs as part of the ice cream leader’s Pink Spoon community program, which has supported similar clubs across the country since 2017.   More than 70 children and youth from the BGC St. Alba ..read more

Part of a nine-year partnership, Pizza Nova raises more than $290,000 for Student Nutrition Ontario   Pizza Nova announced today its latest installment in a series of donations to support breakfast programs for Ontario students. On April 12, 2024 Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova, presented the contribution of $28,767 to Student Nutrition Ontario at a breakfast event held at Balmoral Drive Senior Public School in Brampton, Ontario. The breakfast event was filled with excitement as students enjoyed a nutritious start to their day, showcasing the direct benefits of Pizza Nova’s cont ..read more

OPA! of Greece (“OPA”) is delighted to officially announce the opening of its latest Ontario location in London on April 18th, 2024. Opening day will invite the community to enjoy a $5 chicken souvlaki and Greek salad meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with chances to win gift cards, free meals, and other exciting prizes.   Since the opening of its first location more than 25 years ago, OPA! has remained a proudly Canadian business with authentic Greek roots. OPA! now serves up fresh Mediterranean cuisine at more than 113 locations from coast to coast, alongside the friendly customer service it ..read more

Expanding Its Canadian Presence, Jon Smith Subs Welcomes Locals to Experience Its Signature Fresh Grilled Sandwiches Swift Current, Saskatchewan   Jon Smith Subs, the acclaimed Florida-based sandwich chain known for its fresh, grilled sandwiches and commitment to quality, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first location in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. This  marks the fourth Jon Smith Subs establishment in Canada, underscoring the brand’s ongoing expansion across the country. The new eatery invites locals to explore its selection of mouthwatering overstuffed subs, fresh salad ..read more

Canadian Franchise Association Honors Late Founder & Chief Entertainment Officer   The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award has been posthumously awarded to Ryan Smolkin, Founder & Chief Entertainment Officer (CEO) of Smoke’s Poutinerie in recognition of his inspiring leadership, tremendous impact on the Canadian Franchising Community and passionate pursuit of GLOBAL DOMINATION! The award was presented on April 7, 2024, at the CFA Recognition Awards Luncheon, held during the 33rd Annual CFA National Convention in M ..read more

Franchise Expansion Deepens in Alberta with New Airdrie Restaurant   Jon Smith Subs, a renowned Florida-based sandwich franchise famed for its dedication to freshness and quality, proudly announces the grand opening of its Airdrie location, marking its third establishment in Canada. The Airdrie location officially opened its doors on December 20th, 2023, and is gearing up for a grand opening week celebration in the first week of April 2024. The new eatery will introduce Canadians to a selection of mouth-watering overstuffed subs, fresh salads and legendary made-to-order fries in a friendl ..read more

Pizza Nova, Ontario’s family-owned and operated premium pizza brand, kicks off another season as the Toronto Blue Jays’ official pizza. Since the beginning of its partnership in 2014, Pizza Nova has served millions of slices at home games through concession stands at the Rogers Centre. “Pizza and sport go hand in hand and we are excited to continue serving customers while they enjoy their favourite sport,” says Domenic Primucci, president of Pizza Nova. “The newly renovated Rogers Centre brings more opportunity for Pizza Nova to interact with fans.” Fans watching the game from home can enhance ..read more

DermaEnvy Skincare franchisee receives top honours at Canadian Franchise Association conference DermaEnvy Skincare, an industry leading laser, skincare and medical aesthetics franchise in Canada is excited to announce that twenty four year old franchisee, Alicia Baker of DermaEnvy Skincare St.John’s NL won Gold in the traditional franchise (bricks and mortar) category for 2024 Franchisee of the Year. The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, com ..read more