The 30 Best New Canadian Restaurants of 2021

It should go without saying that any and all restaurants that got off the ground (or managed to keep their doors open) while navigating the pandemic are nothing short of heroic. And while 2021 has been another different year for the restaurant industry, full of makeshift rules and fluid regulations, it at least did see some patrons able to dine indoors coast to coast to coast.

strEATS as grown during the pandemic, opening a handful of high performing restaurants that are geared to success with pick-up and delivery!

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Streats Kitchen makes "Top 30 new restaurants 2021"

Streats just made Complex Canadas” Top 30 new restaurants 2021” with their Red Deer location and is proving that being consistent and always offering the freshest ingredient has become an important factor for customers who visit each of their locations.

Streats pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients. They cook almost everything in house and made to order.

From slow cooking their beef and pork to cutting all necessary ingredients to make their famous Sauces and Salsas!

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Waitress-Turned-Owner: Nikita Kish at Streats

NikitaWhen Nikita Kish, who had spent over a decade feeling unfulfilled working in the service industry, learned about Streats’ franchise offering, she knew that she had to take a bite of the appetizing opportunity.

“My job was becoming less fulfilling as the years went by, and I wanted more freedom to live my life while still doing what I loved – connecting with people. I had the opportunity to be one of the first Streats to open, and it was one of the best decisions in my life.” said Kish, owner of the West Lethbridge location…


A great restaurant investment in Medicine Hat

Our franchise partners in Medicine hat have this awesome story about our restaurants on InvestMedicineHat.ca! Robyn and Mauricio have done so well to succeed in the toughest of conditions.
We thank them for their hard work and their attention to customer service! They have revived Joey's in Medicine Hat!

The shift to Fish Shack is growing serious momentum

The growth of Canadas largest seafood restaurant chain has been spurred on by a change in how consumers are eating out. Joey’s Fish Shacks focus on the experience has drawn the attention of restaurateurs nation-wide.

“Our restaurant has grown up. It’s less cafeteria and far cozier,” says Joe Klassen, founder and CEO of Joey’s Only Franchising Ltd. “Our restaurant décor makes for a more welcoming feel.

Another new Joey’s has evolved in the west end of Edmonton. The opening of Joey’s Fish Shack in Terra Losa in August 2021 makes 8 new Joey’s Fish Shacks in less than a year.


Streats has opportunities abundant for you to be your own boss

Streats is powered by 35 years of restaurant franchising. Experienced franchisors with a wealth of restaurant background. We make it easy for you to make money and we are growing like crazy. Give us a call and become a member of the Streats fam. Michael Klassen is a second-generation fishmonger and a current owner of a Streats Kitchen. Nikita is a classic example of our new generation of restaurant owner. Engaged with her network and involved in the lives of her customers.


Joey's Franchise Group in the press!

It was an honor to be chosen this year to be featured in not one but two Business Magazines to talk about our experience and our brands in franchising.

We are very proud of the brands we have established and believe that our success is a direct correlation to our franchise partners. We have a great group of people that we get to work with everyday, we are humbled by that.

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Rob Hilditch – Joeys Franchise Group