Fatburger chain is continuing its expansion into the Calgary market.

The Fatburger chain expanding in Calgary market. Frank Di Benedetto, the Fatburger franchisor for Canada, and CEO of Frankie’s Burger Enterprises and the Ricky’s All Day Grill chain, said new locations are expected to open in the southeast Seton neighbourhood and at McKnight Boulevard and Aviation Road N.E. this year.

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Red Deer becomes first Alberta location for Browns Socialhouse

A trendy restaurant chain that got its start in North Vancouver nine years ago is coming to Alberta — with Red Deer first on its list.

Browns Socialhouse hopes to open at Clearview Market Square in late July or early August, said Bruce Fox, chief operating officer and vice-president of development with the Browns Restaurant Group.

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Smashburger chain planning more Calgary restaurants

CALGARY — Less than a year after opening its first Canadian restaurant in Calgary, the U.S. Smashburger chain has big plans for continued expansion in the market.

David Prokupek, chairman and chief executive of Smashburger, told the Herald that Calgary is a corporate market for the Denver-based company, not a franchise one.

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