SECTION 1 - Saskatchewan Grocery Retail and Foodservice Value ...

Commercial Foodservice: Chains vs.
Independents (Sales)
Chains (defined as brands operating three
or more outlets) represent over 60% of
commercial foodservice sales in all regions of
Canada except Quebec.
In Quebec, independent operators generate
50% of sales; nevertheless, chain operator
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sales in Quebec are on the rise. It is only in
recent years that Quebec independent sales
have dropped to be equal or below that of
chain operations; this is a sign of the growing
significance of the chain restaurant model in
today’s industry.
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