Calgary, Alta., December 16, 2025 - Second Cup Café announces the opening of its newest café location in the Trinity Hills area of Calgary, which officially opened its doors on December 15.

The new Trinity Hills café, located at 435 Na’a Common employs nine team members and is situated near Olympic Plaza, offering guests a welcoming space to enjoy Second Cup’s premium coffee, specialty beverages, and food offerings while connecting with the surrounding community.

“As a proud member of the local community, opening this Second Cup is incredibly meaningful to me,” said Ravinder Dhillon, Franchisee, Second Cup Trinity Hills. “Second Cup is a brand with strong Canadian roots and a commitment to quality and community, and I’m excited to bring that experience to guests in this growing area of Calgary.”

The opening reflects Second Cup’s continued growth across Canada and its focus on partnering with passionate local franchisees who are deeply connected to their communities.

“Ravinder and his team are eager and ready to offer our homegrown Canadian coffee culture to residents and visitors to Trinity Hills,” says Otman Haouzi, Brand Leader of Second Cup. “Today, perhaps more than in recent years, Canadians are looking for in-person connections as a way to combat social isolation, screen time or an over-extended schedule, and that’s why having a local coffee shop is so vital to any community. We look forward to bringing our Second Cup experience to new guests in this growing area of the city”.

This is Dhillon’s first franchise with the Second Cup brand and his second franchising venture overall, following his experience as a Pita Pit franchisee in Airdrie.

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Toronto, December 15, 2025 – Jimmy John's, the Sandwich of Sandwiches, opens its newest Canadian location on December 17 at 299 King St West in Toronto. The restaurant is the latest addition to the brand's growing presence across the Greater Toronto Area and marks the company's seventh location in Ontario, 11th in Canada.

To celebrate the opening, the first 100 guests will receive a complimentary regular sandwich and a 16-oz drink. After the first 100 guests are served, guests can get a regular classic sandwich for five dollars until closing on December 17.

"Opening on King Street West allows us to serve one of the most active neighbourhoods in the country," says Kim Slongo, director of operations at Foodtastic, the team leading the brand in Canada. "The area attracts workers, residents, students, and visitors throughout the day, which makes it a strong fit for a menu that focuses on fresh preparation, steady consistency, and quick service."

The new restaurant is located near the heart of Toronto's entertainment district, surrounded by offices, residential towers, theatres, and year-round foot traffic.

"This part of the city is full of life and people, and that's what fuels Jimmy John's and our company as a whole," says Peter Mammas, President and CEO of Foodtastic, the private restaurant franchisor behind Jimmy John's expansion in Canada. "Jimmy John's delivers the goods in a fast and reliable way, which is sure to please our neighbours in this fast-paced and vibrant part of town. Reliability and freshness are two of the reasons why Jimmy John's has become a favourite in cities across North America."

The King Street West restaurant joins Jimmy John's existing restaurants in Etobicoke and the broader GTA, forming a growing network stretching from Toronto to Vaughan, with more openings scheduled for early 2026. The location will offer Jimmy John's full lineup of made-to-order sandwiches prepared with freshly sliced meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

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Kennesaw, GA – (December 8, 2025) – AeriTek today announced the expansion of its North American foodservice leadership team with the appointments of Sean McGrann as VP of Sales, Foodservice North America, and Anthony Tortoriello as Director of Sales US & Canada, Foodservice. Together, they will advance AeriTek’s position as a leading provider of high-performance refrigeration, merchandising, and foodservice equipment supporting operators across the continent.

McGrann will oversee the overall foodservice growth strategy, guiding national and regional programs across AeriTek’s full portfolio. Tortoriello will lead day-to-day sales execution and operator engagement, focusing on scalable, reliability-driven equipment solutions that strengthen uptime, enhance food safety, and reduce total cost-of-ownership.

“I’m excited to help operators strengthen performance and simplify the way they work,” said Anthony Tortoriello, Director of Sales, Foodservice. “With a versatile North American–made portfolio, short lead times, and products ready to ship today, AeriTek gives teams the reliability and efficiency they need right now. Add in low cost of ownership, excellent post-sales support, and an easy partnership experience, and operators can move forward with confidence knowing we’re built to keep their business running.”

Tortoriello will work closely with foodservice rep groups, consultants, dealers, and specifiers involved in designing all segments of foodservice operations, as well as national and local food equipment dealers who deliver these solutions. His focus is to ensure every partnership reflects the realities of modern foodservice, including high-velocity production, strict safety requirements, complex labor environments, and growing energy pressures.

AeriTek gives operators a single, unified partner across foodservice, refrigeration, and merchandising, delivering performance advantages that individual manufacturers cannot match. Its globally trusted brands provide end-to-end solutions that span food preparation, processing, cooling, and merchandising, supported by the manufacturing scale required for consistent multi-site execution. Together, the portfolio is built to uphold high-velocity production, reliable product presentation, and the day-to-day operational demands of modern foodservice.

Imbera

• Merchandising refrigeration & freezers
• Stainless steel back-of-house refrigeration
• Storage refrigerators and freezers
• Refrigerated pizza prep tables
• Refrigerated sandwich prep tables
• Undercounter stainless units

Torrey

• Meat grinders
• Meat slicers
• Bone saws and butchering saws
• Weighing scales
• Deli display cases

Minus Forty

• High-performance technology enabled coolers and freezers
• Open-air coolers

QBD

• Dependable merchandising coolers for retail and foodservice operations

“As operator demands evolve, they need equipment that works harder, lasts longer, and supports consistent performance across every environment,” said Sean McGrann, VP of Sales, Foodservice North America. “Anthony’s expertise and customer-first mindset make him an exceptional addition to our team. His experience in national foodservice equipment programs will help operators achieve greater reliability, temperature stability, and streamlined deployment at scale.”

AeriTek’s integrated portfolio and expanding leadership team reinforce the company’s commitment to helping operators optimize merchandising, reduce downtime, and achieve predictable, long-term performance across every foodservice environment.

Cold Lake, Alta., December 11, 2025 – Pita Pit, the Canadian quick-service restaurant known for its fresh, customizable pitas, salads, and rice bowls, opened today at Unit 2C, 4802 43 Ave in Cold Lake, Alberta. The store marks a continued period of steady growth for the brand in Alberta as it approaches its thirtieth year serving Canadians.

“At Pita Pit, our focus has always been on choice,” says Chris Cann, Brand Leader for Pita Pit. “Seeing long-time operators like Darcy & Elaine continue to grow with the brand reflects the strong relationships we’ve built with communities across Alberta. We are thrilled to bring our fresh, vibrant menu to even more guests in the region.”

Pita Pit Cold Lake offers a menu of made-to-order pitas, bowls, and salads prepared with fresh ingredients and a range of protein and topping options. This opening boosts the brand’s presence to more than 230 Pita Pit locations nationwide.

The new location is owned and operated by Darcy & Elaine Skarsen, Lakeland area residents and experienced Pita Pit franchisees who also operate one other location in nearby Bonnyville, Alberta.

“Being part of this community means a lot to me,” says Darcy Skarsen, franchisee of Pita Pit Cold Lake. “Opening a second store is an opportunity to continue serving our guests while creating local jobs and contributing to the energy and momentum of this city.”

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