Foodtastic Acquires Central Social Hall

Foodtastic Acquires Quesada Burritos & Tacos

December 2, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Foodtastic Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Quesada Burritos & Tacos, a fast-growing Canadian quick-service restaurant brand. The acquisition adds Quesada's +175 restaurants to Foodtastic's portfolio and Foodtastic plans to open about 50 new Quesada locations over the next 36 months.

Foodtastic Acquires Pita Pit Canada and Pita Pit International

August 3, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Foodtastic Inc. has acquired Pita Pit Canada and Pita Pit International, bringing the Pita Pit quick-service restaurant brand into Foodtastic's portfolio. Pita Pit operates approximately 225 restaurants in Canada and 135 internationally; Foodtastic said it plans aggressive growth for the brand with more than 50 new locations expected over the next 36 months.

Metcash to Acquire Superior Food Group

February 7, 2024

Food & Beverage

Australian wholesaler Metcash has agreed to acquire Superior Food Group for up to A$412.3 million as part of three acquisition agreements totalling about A$558.5 million. Superior Food Group is a national foodservice distributor with 23 branches, an 80,000 sqm warehouse footprint and over 20,000 customers across quick-service restaurants, caterers, cafes, restaurants and hotels.

CORE Foodservice (Acosta) Acquires TTS Marketing & Sales Ltd.

January 5, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

CORE Foodservice, part of the Acosta group, has acquired Quebec-based TTS Marketing & Sales, Ltd., an eastern Canada foodservice sales agency. The acquisition expands CORE's Canadian footprint and capabilities—creating a leading national foodservice agency to better serve manufacturers, brands, operators and distributors across Canada and North America.

Northland Properties Acquires Canadian Rights to Denny's Brand

January 20, 2026

Restaurants & Hospitality

Northland Properties has acquired the trademarks, intellectual property and exclusive rights to the Denny's brand in Canada, consolidating full control of the chain after more than three decades as its master franchisor. The transaction also includes an equity stake in Denny's Inc., positioning Northland to align with the global brand while pursuing Canadian-specific growth and operational strategies for the network of ~85 restaurants employing over 3,500 people.

Complex Acquires Family Style Food Festival

May 30, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Complex, the Los Angeles-based youth culture media platform, has acquired Family Style Food Festival, a Los Angeles-born festival that blends food, streetwear and entertainment. The acquisition will make Family Style Complex's new food-focused vertical, expand the festival into new markets (including a pop-up at ComplexCon 2024), and scale the brand's media and event offerings.