In mid-December, Elias and Sara Alashgar opened Astro Poulet, a rotisserie chicken and grilled meats concept offering high-quality comfort food with bold flavors and a modern approach. Focused on quality ingredients, efficient service, and a
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Adding Store-in-Store Zones………….
In mid-January, the Société des alcools du Québec reported that it is advancing a series of initiatives aimed at responding to evolving consumer shopping habits that favour convenience, speed and spontaneity. Following a year of
Read moreAdds More Home Lines……..
Cozey is a Montreal-based, design-led furniture retailer that has rapidly emerged as a notable player in the North American home furnishings market through its focus on modularity, customization and modern living. Launched as a digital-first
Read moreRolling Out Smaller Footprint……….
In mid-2025, shortly after opening its 21st store in Canada and eleventh in Quebec, Decathlon Canada reported that, due to a changing retail landscape, it was adapting its approach in key markets, focusing on a
Read moreJust Off the Vegas Strip………..
In December, Sunset Grill Restaurants opened its first location in the U.S., in a new development at S. Fort Apache Rd. at W. Maule Ave. in southwest Las Vegas. The location is in the Spring
Read moreOld School Simple & Satisfying…………
In the early 1990s, Stan Dimakos introduced Champ Burger in the Shelburne area in Central Ontario featuring its simple and satisfying ‘old school-style burger’ with a wide range of fresh toppings. Today the family-operated chain
Read moreMore Growth for ’26………
The six-year-old Dejeuner A.M. Diner chain of breakfast and lunch restaurants continues its active search for sites in Quebec, targeting Sherbrooke, Vaudreuil, Trois-Rivières, St-Jérôme, Boucherville and other markets. The full-service family restaurants feature a large menu
Read moreContinuing Franchise Growth…….
In December 2025 a multi-unit franchisee opened Les Moulins La Fayette bakery café at 450 Boul Brassard at Rte 112 in Chambly in Montreal’s South Shore area to bring the chain to about 28 locations.
Read moreGrowth Planned for Ontario……….
In September 2025, the Vancouver-based Blenz Coffee entered the Ontario market with its first location at Bronte St South and Main St West in Milton in the Greater Toronto Area. Ending the year with almost
Read moreHave You Heard…………
Due to conferences and travel schedules, Developers & Chain’s will not be published on January 26th, 2026. The next issue will be on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026………… Bear’s Den Cannabis, an Indigenous-women owned and operated
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