The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising. CFA advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 700 corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada’s best-known and emerging franchise brands. Beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry, CFA strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising. Canadian franchises contribute over $96 billion per year to the Canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1.8 million Canadians.

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Quick Service Restaurant Franchise Opportunities

Good Food on the Go!: Quick Service Restaurant Franchises

Much has changed throughout the past two years, but one thing has remained the same: Canadians love quick, easy, and always tasty meals on the go. Thanks to quick service restaurants (QSR) from coast to coast, it’s easier than ever to get your favourite
burger and fries, salad and smoothie, coffee and donut, and so much more efficiently delivered into your hands (and stomach!)

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Why Invest in a Quick-Service Restaurant Franchise?

Canadians Support Quick Service Franchising
There are nearly 97,000 restaurants, bars, and caterers across the country. That’s
according to Restaurants Canada, who also states that the restaurant industry generates
$85 billion in annual sales, making up four per cent of the country’s total GDP. All of this
totals to 22 million restaurant visits made every day by Canadians who keep coming back for more.

According to the Foodservice Industry Forecast 2021-2025 published by Restaurants Canada, QSR sales are forecast to return to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2022. Annual sales for this year are also predicted to reach $34.5
billion, which represents an increase of 2.3 per cent over sales in 2019. The forecast for QSR sales by 2025 is $37.9 billion.

Trending Upwards Post-Pandemic
As for trends within the QSR industry postpandemic, the Foodservice Industry Forecast predicts that the trend towards take-out and delivery will continue. While that was temporarily customers’ only choice at the
height of the pandemic—causing many quick service restaurants to pivot to take-out only and partner with food delivery apps—many Canadians have gotten used to eating in the comfort of their homes. Restaurants Canada also notes that menus with a large variety of item offerings, which require extra labour, are on the decline. The
trend points to simpler menus that are quick and easy to produce in larger volumes. This is great news for QSR brands that specialize in a small handful of menu items, such as burgers, chicken wings, pizza, and more.

Backed by the Canadian Franchise Association
Many quick service restaurant brands are members of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), making QSR the largest sector within membership. These franchises have weathered an economic storm through the COVID-19 pandemic, as they were deemed an essential service and stayed open to continue nourishing Canadians who needed a quick and healthy meal or a tasty pick me up.

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