In order to give a second life to their Commensal vegetarian restaurants managers chose to add chicken and seafood on the menus. Unfortunately, the diehard vegetarians reacted badly and now the future of the chain is uncertain.
Clients of these restaurants, there are seven of its kind in Quebec, have gradually changed their habits, not accepting the shift taken by the company. It must be said that competition for health food is fierce in recent years. Most restaurants now have "vegetarian" on the menu.
With this “last call” change, managers was hoping to see sales figures rise by 50%. Without success...
Thus, from this week, Quebec and Boisbriand branch are closed. The five others in the Montreal area remain open even if the company is placed under Bankruptcy and Insolvency.
Also, it is always possible to obtain Commensal products in supermarkets.
Commensal franchises are headed by Convivia, which also manages Pacini. Moreover, employees who lost their jobs may find another one at Pacini.
