Yogurtworld Franchising Corp., the master franchisor of Menchie's in Canada, has entered into an agreement with Brad Gushue, a Canadian Olympic gold medallist in Curling, to open three franchises in St John’s, Newfoundland.

TORONTO — Timothy’s World Coffee, operating  in Canada since 1975, is opening its first café in Boston, Massachusetts this weekend, as parent company Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. continues expanding the Timothy’s brand into the U.S. market.

According to Jim Greco, CEO of Vermont-based Bruegger’s Enterprises, “Timothy’s has proven to be a Canadian favourite and with the expansion into the U.S market, we hope it’ll soon be an American favourite as well.

VANCOUVER — White Spot Restaurant has announced the launch of a new brand platform that’s centred around the concept of home.

“Our marketing emphasis over the past several years has been on the continuously evolving menu and raising awareness for our industry-recognized Red Seal Chef apprenticeship and certification program,” said Cathy Tostenson, the chain’s vice-president of Marketing and Menu Development.

ETOBICOKE — As part of Wendy’s North American testing initiative, the customers of Wendy’s Etobicoke, Ont., store can now try new menu items in a modern setting.

The new concept store will feature Redhead Roasters proprietary blend coffee and fresh-baked goods, including oatmeal bars, cookies, muffins and brownies alongside a new customer-ordering process, digital menu boards, new service staff uniforms and redesigned product packaging.