Aegis Brands Inc. reports that for its first quarter ending in late March 2026, the St. Louis Bar & Grill chain delivered a system sales increase of five percent to $31.6 million(Cdn) and same store sales growth of 1.3 percent. The continued sales growth in the last two quarters was driven by incremental promotional activity, operational improvements and contributions from locations opened in 2025. Management was encouraged by the continued strength in the core dine-in business, which was up 3.8 percent in the quarter, mainly supported by promotional activity including All-You-Can-Eat campaigns and improvements in operations. The company continues to take a measured approach to new store development. Ontario remains a key focus for expansion, while Atlantic Canada locations continue to perform above system averages. The company expects to increase the pace of development in 2026 relative to the prior years, with a continued emphasis on pairing quality locations with well-trained franchisees. Introduced in 1992 in Toronto featuring its signature wings, fries, and garlic dill sauce, the St Louis chain has over 80 locations across the country in highly visible 2200 to 3500 square foot locations. The chain continues to source franchisees in markets all across the country. Aegis Brands Inc. owns and operates the St. Louis Bar & Grill brand and holds the master franchise for the Sweet Jesus ice cream brand in Canada. Aegis is focused on growing its portfolio through strategic partnerships, disciplined expansion, and operational excellence.
Aegis Brands, 703 Evans Ave., Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 5E9 (437/747-4334 www.aegisbrands.ca)
St. Louis Franchise Ltd. 2040 Yonge St., Suite 200B, Toronto, Ontario M4S 1Z9 (416/485-1094 www.stlouiswings.com)