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There is also the CP24 piece: https://www.cp24.com/news/shake-sha...ian-location-at-yonge-dundas-square-1.6867049

"Too many times we'll have a U.S. brand that'll come into the market and think just because it's a smaller market or they're just close to the U.S., it's going to be the same strategy or marketing plan, when in fact there's nuances they'll have to address."
For example, he said the U.S. market is much more value-driven and menus there are splashed with dollar deals.
"They won't have to rely so much on discount and dealing because Canadians are more willing to pay for quality, innovation, those types of things," Carter said.

Are we? As a one-off theme restaurant, perhaps - but as a chain?

AoD
 
There is also the CP24 piece: https://www.cp24.com/news/shake-sha...ian-location-at-yonge-dundas-square-1.6867049



Are we? As a one-off theme restaurant, perhaps - but as a chain?

AoD

Difficult to assess. But we can see some overt differences.

Canadians are more likely to dine-in when having fast food/fast casual than Americans. This is especially true when getting coffee. Think Dunkin vs Tim's.

There is no question that portion sizes are smaller here, and less of a sales driver.

Both countries have value-chains and higher end and McDs is dominant in both countries.

However, A&W does tell an interesting tale. Its threatening to pass McDs in location count in Canada and its doing so on the back of pushing organic coffee, pasture-raised meats, higher animal welfare standards etc.
Now, lets kid no one, their food is far from brilliant; but as marketing goes, they are clearly gaining customers with premium claims.
 
The Berczy Tavern will be opening in the former Papillon on Front space at 69 Front St. East. It's a new project from Michael Angeloni, who also runs Amano Trattoria and Bar Notte around the corner at Church and Esplanade.
 
The Berczy Tavern will be opening in the former Papillon on Front space at 69 Front St. East. It's a new project from Michael Angeloni, who also runs Amano Trattoria and Bar Notte around the corner at Church and Esplanade.
Whenever I hear the word "Tavern" I immediately think overpriced bar fare...
 

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