Is It Canadian

Restaurants

Canadian alternatives to
McDonald's and Burger King

Currently owned by US-based chains

Fast food is where the ownership question gets genuinely confusing, because two of the most Canadian-feeling chains have very different corporate structures.

What to buy instead

  1. A&W Canada

    Canadian

    Legally separate from the American A&W since 1972. Canadian-owned, headquartered in North Vancouver.

    Owner
    A&W Revenue Royalties / A&W Food Services of Canada
    Made in
    Canada

  2. Swiss Chalet / Harvey's

    Canadian

    Canadian operator of Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Montana's and The Keg.

    Owner
    Recipe Unlimited Corporation
    Made in
    Canada

  3. Tim Hortons

    Made here

    Toronto-headquartered, but merged with Burger King in 2014 under Restaurant Brands International — the same parent as one of the brands you would be switching away from.

    Owner
    Restaurant Brands International
    Made in
    Canada (restaurants and Brantford, ON coffee roasting)

Think we missed a better Canadian option? Suggest one.