{{Short description|Canadian restaurant holding company}} {{Infobox company | name = Foodtastic | logo = Foodtastic_company_logo.svg | type = Private | industry = Restaurant | founder = Peter Mammas and Lawrence Mammas
| hq_location_city = Montreal, Quebec | hq_location_country = Canada | website = {{Official URL}} }}
'''Foodtastic''' is a Canadian restaurant holding company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2016 by brothers Lawrence and Peter Mammas, the company has rapidly expanded its portfolio through the acquisition and expansion of established brands. As of now, Foodtastic manages over 1,200 restaurants across Canada, as well as internationally.
Founded as a loose association of various Quebec restaurants, including Nickels Grill & Bar linked to Céline Dion and René Angélil, Foodtastic has expanded in a $1.2 billion empire of fast food, fast casual, pubs, and coffee chains.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Castaldo |first1=Joe |title=Despite more than 1,000 restaurants in his portfolio, Foodtastic CEO Peter Mammas is hungry for more |work=The Globe and Mail |date=23 March 2023 |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-foodtastic-peter-mammas/ |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>
== Acquisitions ==
In May, 2021 Foodtastic acquired Copper Branch, one of the largest plant based chains in the world with locations in Canada, France, and the Netherlands. <ref>{{cite web |title=Canada: Foodtastic Acquires Copper Branch, Plans 40 New Locations |url=https://vegconomist.com/company-news/canada-foodtastic-acquires-copper-branch-plans-40-new-locations/ |website=Vegconimist |date=19 May 2021 |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dong |first1=Irene |title=Canadian plant-based restaurant chain Copper Branch heads Down Under |url=https://insideretail.com.au/stores/canadian-plant-based-restaurant-chain-copper-branch-heads-down-under-202301 |website=Inside Retail |date=12 January 2023 |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> Pita Pit was acquired in August, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MacAlpine |first1=Ian |title=Pita Pit, which originated in Kingston, sold to Montreal company |url=https://www.thewhig.com/news/local-news/pita-pit-which-originated-in-kingston-sold-to-montreal-company |website=Whig Standard |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> In November 2021, they purchased Second Cup from Aegis Brands Inc, with plans to expand into the suburbs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Siekierska |first1=Alicja |title=Goodbye downtown, hello suburbs: What the new Second Cup owner has in store |url=https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/goodbye-downtown-hello-suburbs-what-the-new-second-cup-owner-has-in-store-155728184.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9mb29kdGFzdGljLmNhLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABFfgTWGbmVVgEuSncgUUZ5L-l4P83OnaKdCfnuvMh4IRL54mTVhr258z4IZLPGtcow89_EFj82AJGmA5iTvFlORoR-wkhmNFDINFeV7UsHEfbMHfERB5xTIQTUeL2-r3gPk1YxVs36O3taDtp4koA6YIQfMxLOIqMvmue1cbzm0 |website=Yahoo! Finance |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>
In 2022, Foodtastic acquired Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, and Freshii.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bundale |first1=Brett |title=Montreal-based Foodtastic to buy restaurant chain Freshii for $74.4 million |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9358650/montreal-foodtastic-freshii-restaurant-deal/ |website=Global News |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> As well as acquiring the Prime Pubs subsidiary of Prime Restaurants from Recipe Unlimited;<ref>{{cite web |title=Recipe Unlimited reports 2022 second quarter results |url=https://recipeunlimited.investorroom.com/2022-08-02-Recipe-Unlimited-reports-2022-second-quarter-results?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Recipe Unlimited |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Fairfax Financial: Severance Packages |url=https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/fairfax-layoffs-severance-pay/ |website=Samfiru Tumarkin LLP |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> which includes Fionn MacCool's, Tir Nan Og, Paddy Flaherty's, and D'Arcy McGee's.
In 2023, Foodtastic acquired Noodlebox and Milestones. As well as partnering with O'Tacos to bring the French franchise to Canada with stores expected to open in 2024<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carlberg |first1=Amy |title=Global French taco chain opening First Canadian locations in Toronto |url=https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2023/04/otacos-opening-first-canadian-locations-toronto/ |website=BlogTO |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> but as of February 2025 none are currently open.
In 2024, Foodtastic opened the first Jimmy John's franchise in Canada, on November 19, in Toronto, Ontario<ref>{{cite press release |title=Jimmy John's Is Ready for Canada: "The Sandwich of Sandwiches" Opens Its First Canadian Location on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Toronto |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241119494915/en/Jimmy-John%E2%80%99s-Is-Ready-for-Canada-%E2%80%9CThe-Sandwich-of-Sandwiches%E2%80%9D-Opens-Its-First-Canadian-Location-on-Tuesday-Nov.-19-in-Toronto |website=Business Wire |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> at Sherway Gardens with plans to open 200 locations.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Patterson |first1=Craig |title=Jimmy John's Opens in Canada with Plans for 200 Locations |url=https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2024/11/jimmy-johns-opens-in-canada-with-plans-for-200-locations/ |website=Retail Insider |date=18 November 2024 |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> They also acquired Archibald Restaurants in November.<ref>{{cite web |title=Foodtastic Inc. Completes Acquisition of Archibald Restaurants |url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/foodtastic-inc-completes-acquisition-of-archibald-restaurants-896024293.html |website=Cision |access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>
In May 2026, Foodtastic has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to bring Dunkin' back to Canada, with plans to open hundreds of locations across the country. The first Canadian Dunkin’ is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dunkin’ Is Coming Back to Canada With Hundreds of Locations Planned |url=https://6ixretail.com/2026/05/dunkin-canada-foodtastic-inspire-brands/ |website=6ix Retail |access-date=12 May 2026}}</ref>
== Brands==
* Archibald Restaurants * Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery * Bācaro Pizzeria * Carlos & Pepe's * Chocolato * Copper Branch * Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna * Fionn MacCool's * Freshii * Fusée Rôtisserie * Gatto Matto * La Belle & La Boeuf Burger Bar * La Chambre * Milestones Grill and Bar * Nickels Grill & Bar * Noodlebox * Pita Pit (except the USA franchise) * Quesada Burritos & Tacos * Rotisseries Benny * Rôtisserie Au Coq * Second Cup * Shoeless Joe's * Souvlaki Bar * Tommy Café
=== Canadian Franchise Operator === * Jimmy John’s * O’Tacos * Dunkin'
==See also== *List of Canadian restaurant chains
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website}}
Category:Companies based in Montreal Category:Food and drink companies of Canada Category:Restaurant chains in Canada Category:Restaurants established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in Quebec Category:Holding companies of Canada