Franworks Group
TypeRestaurant franchise
IndustryFood service
GenrePremium casual
Founded2000 in Calgary, Alberta
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Number of locations
96 (2023)
Areas served
Canada
United States
ProductsFood and drink
ParentRecipe Unlimited
DivisionsOriginal Joe's
Elephant & Castle
State & Main
Blanco Cantina
Añejo Restaurant
Websitefranworks.com

Franworks Group of Companies (also called “Franworks”) is a Calgary, Alberta based company which owns and operates restaurant concepts[1] in Canada and the United States. They began in 2000 and shifted their focus to restaurants in 2002. In 2016, Recipe Unlimited acquired a majority stake in their restaurant brands.[2] As of 2022, the company has roughly 100 restaurants and five restaurant brands in two countries: Original Joe’s, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Añejo Restaurant and Blanco Cantina.

Original Joe's

Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar (also called “OJ’s”) was started in 1997 in Calgary, and joined Franworks in 2002. In 2010, OJ’s was named one of Canada's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Profit Magazine as they opened over 30+ locations. OJ’s is currently operating in four provinces with over 50 locations.

State & Main

State & Main Kitchen and Bar brand was developed and launched in 2012, expanding from Western Canada into Guelph, Ontario two years later. Now, State & Main has over 25 locations throughout four provinces.

Elephant & Castle

Elephant and Castle Pub and Restaurant (also called “E&C”) is an English pub concept[3] that combines British classics with North American favourites. E&C was named after the eponymous area in London. Starting in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1977 and joining Franworks in 2012, E&C has several establishments across Canada and the United States.

Añejo Restaurant

Añejo Restaurant began on 4th Street, SW, in Calgary, and joined Franworks in 2019. The Añejo brand is growing and working to expand their concept throughout Canada and beyond.

Blanco Cantina

Blanco Cantina became a part of Franworks in 2019 with the first restaurant opening on 17th Ave, SW, in Calgary. Through the Pandemic, Blanco Cantina was able to open four additional locations over two provinces. They opened an Edmonton, Alberta location, and are continuing to grow throughout Canada.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Toneguzzi, Mario. "New deal will help Calgary-based restaurant group FranWorks speed up expansion". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
  2. ↑ "Cara and Original Joe's Franchise Group Inc. enter into partnership to reacquire Original Joe's trademarks and royalty rights from Diversified Royalty Corp". Cara Operations Limited. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
  3. ↑ ElephantCastle.com
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