The Canadian Brewhouse

What The Canadian Brewhouse does

The Canadian Brewhouse is a Canadian-themed sports bar and casual dining chain founded in 2002 by Roger Newton in Edmonton, Alberta. As of 2026 it operates 48+ restaurant locations across five Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario), with a corporate head office in Edmonton. The core offering is dine-in casual dining — burgers, wings, pizza, poutine, appetizers, and a full bar — combined with extensive sports viewing infrastructure featuring multiple TVs per location, plus ancillary entertainment including Trackman Golf Simulators at four locations, an Ice Room vodka tasting experience at -35°C in Kelowna and Banff, bowling alleys, batting cages, and rooftop patios.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through physical restaurant locations, supplemented by third-party delivery via Skip the Dishes and DoorDash, gift card sales (e-gift and physical through Cashstar and Givex), event and off-site catering (including the BrewTruck mobile food service for groups of 50+), Brew Bus event transportation, and golf simulator bookings through YourGolfBooking. Customer acquisition relies on sports team sponsorships (Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Elks), weekly community events (trivia, karaoke, music bingo), and a Teams & Leagues program for adult sports teams. Retention is driven by the CBH Rewards App (15 points per dollar, $10 rewards at 3,000 points) and ongoing charitable fundraising partnerships that have generated over $5M in cumulative community contributions.

The company remains founder-owned and privately held with no disclosed external institutional investment, no parent company, and no public listing. It has launched one sub-brand — The Canadian Icehouse in Edmonton's ICE District (2022) — and introduced a smaller-format store concept at Calgary West Springs in 2026. The customer base is primarily individual consumers and families, with secondary segments in adult sports teams and corporate/event bookers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; based on industry benchmark AUVs of CAD $5–7M for Canadian casual dining units, the chain's 48+ locations imply estimated annual revenue in the $250M–$500M CAD range, though no financial data is confirmed in the source materials.

Name

The Canadian Brewhouse

Legal name

The Canadian Brewhouse

Website

https://thecanadianbrewhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Canadian Brewhouse is a privately held Canadian-themed sports bar and casual dining chain operating 48+ restaurant locations across five Canadian provinces, serving mass-market consumers, families, and adult sports teams with dine-in food, sports viewing, and ancillary entertainment like golf simulators and event catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Bars (CRANACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• Sports bar chain
• Restaurant franchise
• Hospitality services
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices50 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling food items (appetizers, burgers, pizzas, poutines, desserts) and beverages (alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic beverages) across all restaurant locations.
2. Gift Cards: Sale of physical and e-gift cards for use at any Canadian Brewhouse or Canadian Icehouse location.
3. Catering and Events: Revenue from hosting private events, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and off-site catering services. Includes event bookings for groups of 20+ people.
4. Golf Simulator Bookings: Revenue from Trackman Golf Simulator bookings at select locations (Calgary Township, Kelowna, Prince Albert, and Icehouse), priced hourly or by extended time increments.
5. Delivery Orders: Third-party delivery commissions through Skip the Dishes and DoorDash platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Canadian Brewhouse operates a Canadian-themed sports bar and casual dining restaurant chain serving food (burgers, wings, pizza, poutine, appetizers), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and sports entertainment across 48+ locations in 5 Canadian provinces. Core offerings include dine-in service, takeout and delivery, sports viewing with 50+ TVs per location, loyalty rewards via the CBH Rewards App, and ancillary services such as private events, catering, golf simulator bookings, and a unique sub-zero Ice Room vodka tasting experience.

Product overview

The Canadian Brewhouse is a Canadian-themed sports bar and restaurant chain operating 48+ locations across Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario). The core offering is the main restaurant brand featuring extensive food menus (burgers, wings, pizza, poutine, appetizers), sports viewing with multiple TVs, and alcoholic beverages. The company operates under a unified brand with one sub-brand (The Canadian Icehouse in Edmonton). Key products and services include: the CBH Rewards App for customer loyalty, Gift Cards for gifting, Teams & Leagues Program for sports team partnerships, Events & Catering for private bookings, BrewTruck mobile catering, The Ice Room vodka tasting experience, Trackman Golf Simulators at select locations, and seasonal Patio Season offerings. Additional services include Happy Hour specials, Express Lunch, Kids Menu, Fundraising Services, Stampede Parties, and Brew Bus transportation to events. The company differentiates through sports entertainment (most TVs), unique amenities (bowling alleys, golf simulators, ice rooms), and community engagement (Teams & Leagues, Fundraising).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Ice Room: A sub-zero vodka tasting experience at -35°C, featuring Belvedere and other premium vodkas, exclusive to select Canadian Brewhouse locations.
• The BrewTruck
• The Brew Bus

Products and services

• The Canadian Brewhouse Restaurant Brand Canadian-themed sports bar and restaurant chain offering food, drinks, and sports entertainment across 48+ locations in Canada. Features extensive menu including burgers, wings, pizza, poutine, and pub fare, with 50+ TVs per location for sports viewing.
• CBH Rewards App

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Belvedere VodkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium vodka partner featured in the exclusive Ice Room tasting experience at select locations (Kelowna, Banff). Belvedere is used as the featured vodka in the sub-zero tasting room where guests sample Belvedere and three additional vodka selections guided by a Spirit Expert.
• Make-A-Wish CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership where $1 from every Hot Honey Rancher Sandwich order is donated to support Make-A-Wish Canada. Campaign runs from June 3 to September 30, 2026.
• MS CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Shamrocks for MS fundraiser where shamrocks are sold for $2+ donations during March. Raised $54,266.99 in 2025 and $67,044 in 2024.
• Canadian Cancer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast Cancer Awareness Month partner where $1 from every Stella Artois chalice sold is donated during October. Raised $80,777.95 in 2023.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeart-Shaped Buns campaign in February where $1 from every burger sold is donated. Raised $32,097 in 2024.
• Movember FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProstate cancer awareness initiative during November with moustache-related promotions and donations from specific product sales.
• Canadian Mental Health AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental Health Awareness Month partner selling 'You Are Not Alone' bracelets in support of mental health initiatives.
• Edmonton OilerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports team partnership including Brew Bus transportation to games and playoff viewing events. Elks Express bus service for away games from multiple locations.
• Calgary FlamescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports team partnership with Brew Bus transportation to home games. Bus leaves 1.25 hours before puck drop from Calgary Mahogany.
• Saskatchewan RoughriderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRider Nation partnership featuring ticket giveaways, Coors Light specials, and $25.99 Riders Express deal for home games at Saskatoon locations.
• Edmonton ElksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball team partnership with Elks Express bus service ($10 round-trip) and ticket giveaways from select locations.
• Post Malone & Jelly Roll ConcertsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcert transportation partnership with Brew Bus service to July 24-25 shows from multiple Edmonton-area locations.
• AC/DC ConcertminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcert transportation partnership with Brew Bus service to August 9 show from Edmonton-area locations.
• Guns N' Roses ConcertminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcert transportation partnership with Brew Bus service to August 26 show from Edmonton-area locations.
• Foo Fighters ConcertminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcert transportation partnership with Brew Bus service to September 7 show from Edmonton-area locations.
• Toronto Blue JaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContest partnership offering a trip for two to Toronto to see the Blue Jays play at Rogers Centre on September 26 against the Cincinnati Reds.
• CoronaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing contest partnership where purchasing Corona and scanning receipt with app enters customer into draw for trip to Corona Island in Colombia (approx. $17,000 CAD value).
• TrackmancoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing Trackman Golf Simulators at Calgary Township, Kelowna, Prince Albert, and Icehouse locations. Offers access to 350+ virtual courses.
• Skip the DishescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery partnership making The Canadian Brewhouse menu available for delivery through Skip the Dishes platform at multiple locations.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery partnership making The Canadian Brewhouse menu available for delivery through DoorDash platform at select locations.
• Children's Hospital FoundationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, BC Children's Hospital Foundation, Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation, and The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba for fundraising initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves25 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Pizza International: Canada's largest casual dining and sports bar chain with 380+ locations nationwide. Directly comparable in sports-viewing positioning, casual dining menu overlap (burgers, wings, pizza), and multi-province Canadian footprint.
• St. Louis Bar & Grill: Canadian wings-and-sports-bar chain with 80+ locations across Ontario and Western Canada. Closest comparable on sports-bar positioning, casual dining menu, and Western Canada expansion profile.
• Earls Kitchen + Bar: Premium casual dining and bar chain with 60+ locations across Western Canada and select U.S. markets. Comparable on full-bar, family-friendly casual dining with strong Western Canada footprint and lifestyle brand positioning.
• Montana's BBQ & Bar: Canadian casual dining and sports bar chain under Recipe Unlimited, with 100+ locations nationwide. Comparable in casual dining, sports viewing, and family-friendly positioning across Canada.
• Jack Astor's Bar and Grill: Canadian casual dining chain with 40+ locations primarily in Ontario. Comparable in casual dining menu, bar service, and event/party hosting model aimed at adults and families.
• The Rec Room (Cineplex): Cineplex-owned entertainment-dining concept combining bowling, golf simulators, arcades, and full-service dining in Canadian locations. Comparable on the entertainment-venue-plus-restaurant hybrid model and the use of Trackman-style simulators as a traffic driver.
• Joey Restaurants: Canadian upscale-casual dining and bar chain with locations across Western Canada and select U.S. markets. Comparable on Western Canada focus, premium bar programming, and lifestyle brand positioning for adult diners.
• Kelsey's Original Roadhouse: Canadian casual dining and roadhouse chain under Recipe Unlimited. Comparable on full-bar sports-viewing positioning, family-friendly menu, and multi-province Canadian footprint.
• Milestones Grill + Bar: Canadian casual upscale grill and bar chain under the Foodtastic group. Comparable on full-service casual dining with full bar, patio culture, and Canadian multi-province footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hooters of America: Large multi-national sports bar and casual dining chain with a Canadian franchise presence. Comparable as a broader-incumbent sports-bar operator, though differentiated by brand identity rather than direct menu overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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