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Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill is getting a new owner (majority) as Foodtastic is adding the 22-location chain to its portfolio that includes brands such as Milestones Grill + Bar, Pita Pit, and Second Cup.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Shoeless Joe’s in our family. It is a great sports bar brand that will fit in perfectly in our restaurant portfolio” said Peter Mammas, President, and CEO of Foodtastic. “We are excited that Frank Lopreiato will stay on board as an equity partner and lead the brand, we are also looking forward to working with all our new franchisees and growing Shoeless Joe’s in Canada.”

Earls Restaurant Group is coming out of the pandemic looking strong and ready to grow as the brand has announced two new locations – Earls King West, located at King and Portland, in the Lee by Susur Lee space, set to open in Fall of 2023 and Earls Manulife Centre, opening in early 2024. These two new additions will bring its total to 71 locations across North America.

“We’ve had such a great response to our brand in the Toronto market and we are incredibly proud to be able to open two more locations in the downtown core and ultimately reach more customers” says Kristin Vekteris, Chief Brand Officer at Earls Restaurant Group. “Each downtown location will have a completely distinct design and cater to guests needs in those communities. We’re confident our love for the city will shine through our new locations.”

Earls had previously announced a Earls Yorkdale will be opening Spring 2023.

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