SASK., Saskatoon (October 11, 2023) – Redberry Restaurants (“Redberry”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of two existing Taco Bell restaurants in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This marks a significant milestone as Redberry enters the Saskatchewan market for the first time, expanding its footprint in Western Canada. These additional locations bring Redberry’s Taco Bell store count to 19 units nation-wide and increases Redberry’s portfolio to 195 stores total. The acquisition is a key component to Redberry’s rapid expansion plans, positioning it as one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing QSR companies.
"We are thrilled to embark on this journey in Saskatchewan," said Ken Otto, CEO of Redberry Restaurants. "Our dedicated team and scalable organization have made this expansion possible, and we are committed to providing an outstanding experience to each and every guest."
The two new additions to Redberry’s Taco Bell portfolio are located at 2941 8th St. E., and 1306 22nd St. W. "We are delighted to become part of the Saskatoon community, delicious food options to our guests, employment opportunities for our team members and vendors, and actively engaging with the local community through sponsorships and the Taco Bell Foundation. The foundation provides educational scholarships to both team members and students within the community." said Sharron Fry, Director of Marketing at Redberry Restaurants.
The expansion in Saskatoon serves as a strong foundation for Redberry to continue growing Taco Bell's presence in Western Canada. In the coming months, Redberry has plans underway to build more Taco Bell restaurants in Edmonton, Cold Lake, Grand Prairie, and Alberta, with many more locations in the pipeline.
About Redberry Restaurants
Founded in 2005, Redberry is one of Canada’s largest QSR restaurant Franchisees. Redberry owns and operates 190-plus restaurants across the country, operating under the BURGER KING®, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands. With signed agreements to build more than 400 new restaurants, Redberry is one of Canada’s fastest-growing restaurant companies. Redberry’s mission and accelerated growth trajectory are made possible by its partnership with City Capital Ventures. Culturally, we have created an environment where our partners, brands, and team members can achieve the best versions of themselves. Redberry is proud to have been awarded “Restaurant Top 200: The Nation’s Largest and Most Successful Franchisees” by Franchise Times for the last two years, and Burger King’s Franchisee of the year for North America in 2021. We truly are architects of a different kind of restaurant company. For more information, visit www.redberry.ca
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Sharron Fry, Director of Marketing, Redberry Restaurants
