INDUSTRY NEWS Kathryn and John became Wendy’s franchise owners in 2015 and continue to be active members of the community. In 2020, they donated and delivered more than 1,000 meals to frontline workers in the Niagara region who were fighting the spread of COVID-19. They also offered 50 per cent off meals for employees on leave of absence and provided active employees the same discount to provide meals for their families after their shift was over. “Community has always been an important part of our lives and our Wendy’s restaurants have been a great way for us to connect with those in the Niagara region. This expansion is an exciting opportunity for us to grow our business, bring jobs to Quebec, and to provide more Wendy’s experiences to more consumers across Canada,” said Kathryn Chayka, operating partner, Compass Restaurants Group. Wild Birds Unlimited Commits to Further Growth in Canada Wild Birds Unlimited, the original and leading bird feeding and nature specialty franchise in the United States, is building on recent successes in its efforts to spread its wings in Canada.
With more than 20 locations across the border, the Indiana-based franchise celebrates its international expansion as Canadian franchisees continue to succeed. “Our mission is to bring people and nature together, and to bring joy into our customers’ lives. That mission extends beyond the United States,” says Paul Picket, chief development officer of Wild Birds Unlimited. “We have been thrilled to see the success so many of our Canadian franchisees are experiencing and look forward to further committing to our mission with more expansion in the future.” To do just that, Wild Birds Unlimited recently joined the Canadian Franchise Association at the start of 2021, with plans of strengthening its foundation in the country. In May, the franchise also announced a two-year sponsorship agreement with Birds Canada to support the Gardening for Birds conservation initiative that started on May 5. Both of those efforts add to multiple Canadian franchisee success stories despite challenges all business owners faced throughout the past year. Wild Birds Unlimited has a wide range of Canada franchise opportunities, with availability in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
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