In late September, the Azul chain of quick casual Mexican food restaurants opens its third location, a 1500 square foot street front unit at 601 College St. in Toronto’s Little Italy community. Introduced in early
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Disciplined Growth………..
New Canadian store openings are fewer this year to date than in the last few years, according to Ken Opper VP Real Estate with barBurrito Fresh Mexican Grill, but this is attributable to discipline. “There
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Bardō, the Italian-inspired restaurant chain by Pearle Hospitality, will open its fourth location in the Elora Mills newly restored Walser Building in downtown Elora in Wellington County in southcentral Ontario later in October. The full-service
Read moreBuild-to-Suit Opportunities……
Plans are underway to expand the retail development at 1044 St. Guillaume Rd. and Notre Dame St. in Embrun, a growing community approximately 30 minutes southeast of downtown Ottawa. The project’s third phase will introduce
Read moreExploring Quebec Markets………
Les Magasins CPC/CPC Stores is a family retailer founded in the late 1980s by President, CEO Carlo Belisle, offering affordable fashion, home décor, and household products. Initially operating as a liquidation centre, the company evolved
Read moreAt Busy Intersection………..
Matt Dickson and Mike Conrad at Cushman & Wakefield Waterloo Region are marketing for lease an inline 2659 square foot in a shared pad at 1655 Bishop St North at Franklin Blvd. in Cambridge in
Read moreProposed for Upper Laurentians…….
Jaime Roskies of Forum Properties is marketing for lease over 5100 square feet of retail space in a proposed plaza, located midway between Mont-Tremblant and Mont-Laurier in Rivière-Rouge, Quebec’s Laurentides region. Marché Rivière Rouge is
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Due to the Labour Day holiday, Developers & Chains will not be issued on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. The next issue with be on Monday, September 14th, 2026. Have a great holiday weekend……… Groupe Montoni,
Read moreSigns B.C. Agreement………….
Jollibee is significantly expanding its presence in Canada through a franchise-led growth strategy. In July 2026, its North American franchisor, JBM LLC, signed a multi-unit development agreement with an experienced food retail operator to open 16
Read moreAggressive Growth Activities……….
Earlier in Spring 2026, Jolly Bubble, the family-entertainment brand specializing in indoor playgrounds designed for children and families, opened a 13,000 square foot location at the SmartCentres Westridge in Vaughan. Then in mid-August, the franchise
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