Edmonton

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to debut in Canada with five-unit franchise deal

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will make its debut in Canada in 2027 through a five-unit franchise agreement with locally based Edmonton Ice District Ltd.

Edmonton, Canada, has seen a sharp population increase , growing 3% from July 2024 to July 2025, the fastest rate in the country.

Melting Pot expands in Canada, seeking qualified franchise partners to open new restaurants in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa by 2030.

Wild Bill's Craft Beverage Co. has 15 franchisees and a $40,000 franchise fee

Smoke’s Poutinerie Edmonton is the newest location to open! Located at 8111 104 Street NW, amidst the energy of one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Edmonton – Old Strathcona, and right around the corner from Whyte Ave.

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

New U.S. locations for 911 Restoration include territories in Eugene and Corvallis, Oregon; San Tan Valley and Tucson, Arizona; Wilson County, Tennessee; Long Island, New York; Toledo, Ohio and Charleston, South Carolina.

Local Pearle Vision franchise owner expands in Edmonton, Canada, opening a new state-of-the-art optical center.

Melting Pot is targeting British Columbia for franchise development, a recent Business in Vancouver (BIV) article reports.

Real ramen fans in Alberta can celebrate now that JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding in Canada.

Paris Baguette will bring its gourmet bakery to downtown Vancouver, opening a new location at 1150 Alberni Street.

Paris Baguette opens its first Calgary location on Dec 21, expanding its Canadian presence after Toronto and Ontario openings.

Ryan Baker has become an IDEA Labs Kids franchisee after attending his goddaughter's birthday party and discovering the brand's concept of offering kids STEM education.

Paris Baguette café opens in Edmonton, Alberta, as the first franchise location in Canada, expanding the brand's presence in Western Canada.

The Melting Pot fondue franchise has expanded to 95 locations, despite the decline of the fondue trend.

EDMONTON, CANADA – Paris Baguette , the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, including nearly 150 in the United States, saw remarkable growth at the start of 2023 with…

With over 4,000 bakery cafés around the world, Paris Baguette has proven itself to have a highly lucrative business model with in-demand guest offerings.

Paris Baguette opens its first Canadian location in the Yonge Sheppard Centre.

Allegra Marketing Print Mail invests in new technology that expands the services offered to Edmonton residents, enabling same-day printing and laminating services.

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More opens its first Canadian store in Edmonton, Alberta, offering a wide variety of custom apparel and participating in the brand’s "Shop Local All the Way" campaign.

Duck Donuts signs a franchise agreement to develop and operate in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands to Canada with a new location in Edmonton, Alberta, featuring Legit. Texas. Barbecue and southern hospitality.

Little Kitchen Academy to open its first location in Edmonton, Alberta, this fall.