In this new Fast Delivery, you will learn more about the gourmet objectives of the European promoter associated with La Cage, about the development of the PFK chain in the Quebec region and about the new edition of poutine week which will take place in February.
First, by 2030, French entrepreneurs associated with the development of La Cage – Brasserie sportive restaurants plan to surpass Quebec in number of establishments, consistent with the growing interest in the chain in the United Kingdom and Portugal. Currently, La Cage has 38 restaurants in Quebec, compared to just one in France, despite the .
Jean Bédard, director of the Grandio Group, has noticed significant enthusiasm for the La Cage concept in France and potential for international growth, as evidenced by the opening last June of a branch in Bordeaux. He is now busy exploring new opportunities in Europe, particularly in England and Portugal.
La Cage preserves its Quebec character in Europe, with local expressions and maintaining the original name to attract an audience seduced by the authentic and “sexy” side of the brand.
Secondly, only two years after the relaunch of Poulet Frit Kentucky (PFK) restaurants in Quebec, enthusiasm remains strong, with some development projects in progress. The chain had completely disappeared from the capital in December 2019, but experienced a rebirth in the Vanier sector with a new franchisee, Perry Marcoux.
Marcoux, former owner of Tim Hortons, opened three new PFK branches in Saint-Nicolas, Galeries de la Capitale and Baie-Saint-Paul, creating around a hundred jobs and generating strong interest. Another franchisee, the Franchise Management Inc. (FMI) group, recently opened new points of sale in Beauport and Val-Bélair, leading to significant queues at the drive-thru.
There are now plans for future expansion, including a new restaurant planned on Blanche-Lamontagne Street in Beauport before the end of the year. A project in Vieux-Lévis is also planned for 2025.
Finally, the 12th edition of Poutine Week, which will take place from February 1 to 7, will see more than 800 restaurateurs across the country express their creativity by creating unique poutines. This year, foodies will have the opportunity to accumulate points called YUMS throughout the event, by voting for their favorite poutine, registering on the site and sharing their poutine on social networks.
Those who accumulate the most YUMS will have the chance to win DoorDash gift cards valued between $100 and $500.
The official list of participants and poutines will be revealed at the end of January.
