When evaluating a franchise network, recent opening activity is one of the practical reference points available to prospective franchisees. MTY Group’s new openings across Canada and internationally provide a factual look at which brands are adding locations, where those restaurants are being established, and what formats are involved. This article outlines those openings and describes how the franchising process, including the financial review stage, works for candidates exploring opportunities within the network.

A Portfolio That Spans Brands, Formats, and Markets

MTY Group operates more than 80 brands across more than 7,000 locations worldwide, spanning quick-service, fast casual, and casual dining formats. That breadth means recent opening activity reflects a wide variety of brand types, investment levels, and market contexts rather than a single concept expanding into new territory.

The openings referenced in this article span multiple Canadian provinces as well as international markets in Iraq and Mexico. They include drive-thru locations, multi-brand locations, food court concepts, street-front quick service , and casual dining restaurants. That range reflects the portfolio structure of the network, where franchise candidates can evaluate options across different operating models and investment profiles.

Recent MTY Group Openings: July 2026

New Locations in Ontario

Several recent Ontario openings reflect the variety of formats within the MTY portfolio. In Trenton, a new location opened at 150 Front Street, combining TacoTime and La Diperie under one roof in a drive-thru format. Mr. Sub opened at 7713 Kent Blvd, Unit 2, in Brockville and at 5060 Tecumseh Road East in Windsor. La Diperie opened at 360 Bayfield Street in Barrie, and Wetzel’s Pretzels opened at 900 Maple Avenue in Burlington.

New Locations in Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia

In Quebec, Valentine opened at 409 Rue Couture in Sainte-Helene-de-Bagot, Manchu WOK opened at 1500 Avenue Atwater in Montreal, and Baton Rouge opened at 6321 Trans-Canada Highway in Pointe-Claire. In Alberta, Jugo Juice opened at 74 Sage Hill Plaza NW in Calgary. In British Columbia, Jugo Juice opened at 3326 Lakeshore Rd in Kelowna, and Papa Murphy’s opened at 444 Douglas Street in Prince George.

International Openings

Beyond Canada, Cafe Depot opened at Almansour Mall in Iraq, and La Diperie opened at Aljadriya Mall, also in Iraq. Allo mon Coco opened in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. These openings reflect the multi-market dimension of the network, where several MTY Group brands operate in markets outside Canada.

New Locations in the United States

Cold Stone Creamery opened at 1081 Vann Drive in Jackson, Tennessee. Wetzel’s Pretzels opened at 19821 Rinaldi Street in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles. sweetFrog opened at 1449 University Drive in Burlington, North Carolina.

What Opening Activity Can Tell a Prospective Franchisee

Recent opening activity is one data point among many for a prospective franchisee. What it illustrates, factually, is that the franchising process is functioning across multiple brands and geographies: locations are being reviewed, approved, built, and launched on an ongoing basis.

The diversity of brands and locations means prospective franchisees can evaluate options across different formats, investment ranges, and market sizes. Openings in smaller communities like Brockville and Sainte-Helene-de-Bagot alongside major centres like Montreal and Calgary reflect that the network includes formats suited to a range of market contexts.

It is important to note that the opening activity does not indicate performance outcomes for any individual location. Each restaurant operates on its own terms, and results depend on factors specific to that location and its operator.

The Financial Review Step in the MTY Franchising Process

Where Financial Review Fits

MTY Group’s franchising process consists of six stages: Introduction, Application Approval, Location Review, Financial Review, Disclosure (if required by the province), and Signing of the Franchise Agreement. The financial review is the fourth step. At this stage, a prospective franchisee’s investment capital and net worth are reviewed to assess whether the opportunity aligns with their financial profile. With more than 80+ brands in Canada, the network offers entry points across a range of investor profiles.

Investment Ranges and the 30 Percent Cash Requirement

MTY Group lists investment ranges across three bands on the brand pages of mtyfranchising.com: $141,000 to $300,000, $301,000 to $450,000, and $451,000 and above. These figures represent the total investment required to open a location. Thirty percent of the total investment amount is required in cash. Specific figures vary by brand, and the brand pages on mtyfranchising.com provide additional detail for each concept.

Financial Assistance and Bank Support

MTY Group does not provide financial assistance directly. However, MTY Group brands are supported by most national banks in Canada. The team can recommend specific financial institutions and will guide prospective franchisees through that process to help them understand the options available to them.

Owner-Operator Involvement and What It Means for a New Location

MTY Group strongly recommends that franchisees take responsibility for day-to-day operations. Most QSR brands within the network require one shareholder to serve as an owner-operator. The expectation that the franchisee is present and involved in running the restaurant is the standard structure within the network.

For anyone researching a new opening, understanding what the operational model requires is part of preparing for a realistic conversation about whether a given opportunity fits your situation and your availability.

Questions Worth Asking Before Moving Forward

Before exploring a specific opportunity further, the following questions are worth working through as a starting point for due diligence.

Which brands within the MTY Group network match your investment capacity and operating preferences? Are new locations for that brand currently opening in the geography you are considering? Do you have or can you access 30 percent of the total investment amount in cash? Are you prepared to operate the restaurant directly, or does the brand you are evaluating accommodate a different structure? Have you reviewed the disclosure document, if required in your province, which outlines MTY Group’s financial information, franchising fees, and other relevant details? Have you sought independent legal and financial advice before moving forward?

These questions are not a measure of readiness or a path to approval. They are a practical framework for understanding whether the next step in the process makes sense for your situation.

If you are exploring franchise opportunities with MTY Group and want to understand what the process involves, the franchise sales team is available to answer your questions.

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