In mid-July, Lee’s Dumpling House officially opened its fourth location, a 358 square foot unit in the food court at Centerpoint Mall in North York, and the chain is now preparing to open a street front location of about 1200 square feet at 71 Main St East at John St South in Hamilton shortly. Originally a family-owned Dim Sum concept introduced by Julie and Jerry Lee in Toronto over 30 years ago, the Lee’s Dumpling House was introduced in 2012, and has built a reputation on fresh, handcrafted products prepared using recipes passed down through generations, while emphasizing high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and authentic flavours. In addition to dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering services, Lee’s Dumpling House has launched a franchise program, positioning itself as a distinctive opportunity within the quick casual Asian restaurant sector. Typical restaurant footprints range from approximately 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, with end-cap opportunities and locations near grocery stores, supermarkets, and complementary food operators considered particularly attractive. Lee’s Dumpling House benefits from broad consumer appeal and an efficient operating model designed for both in-store and off-premise dining. As franchise development accelerates, the chain is seeking experienced multi-unit operators and well-located retail opportunities in major and secondary markets throughout Canada. Mark Tao is President of Lee’s Dumpling House Franchise Inc.
Lee’s Dumpling House, 399 Old Orchard Grove, Unit 1, North York, Ontario M5M 2G1 (416/901-1698 www.leesdumplinghouse.com)