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    Outlet database

    Canada outlet database: 140,000+ outlets

    Dashmote counts 140,000+ on-premise outlets in Canada. Canada is among the markets we track with the lowest share of independent outlets.

    140,000+
    on-premise outlets

    Toronto has the most outlets in Canada

    Map: Metro areas with an outlet page in CanadaCanada: Toronto: rank 1 for outlets; Montreal: rank 2 for outlets; Vancouver: rank 3 for outlets; Calgary: rank 4 for outlets.Toronto: rank 1 for outletsMontreal: rank 2 for outletsVancouver: rank 3 for outletsCalgary: rank 4 for outlets
    • Toronto
    • Montreal
    • Vancouver
    • Calgary
    Dot size: outlets per metro area.
    58%
    of outlets are restaurants
    71%
    independent outlets
    46%
    listed on a delivery app

    What stands out in Canada

    • Canada is among the markets we track with the highest share of outlets with an Instagram account linked.
    • Canada is among the markets we track with the highest share of outlets with 100+ public reviews.

    Where Canada stands

    Canada is in the bottom third for outlets per resident

    Open on-premise outlets per 10,000 residents, by country: the top five and Canada

    Open on-premise outlets per 10,000 residents, by countryAcross our 60+ countries: Indonesia: 129 per 10,000 residents; India: 14 per 10,000 residents; Brazil: 61 per 10,000 residents; United States: 34 per 10,000 residents; Vietnam: 93 per 10,000 residents; Mexico: 71 per 10,000 residents; Thailand: 127 per 10,000 residents; Japan: 72 per 10,000 residents; Italy: 83 per 10,000 residents; Philippines: 40 per 10,000 residents; Spain: 76 per 10,000 residents; France: 54 per 10,000 residents; Germany: 39 per 10,000 residents; United Kingdom: 42 per 10,000 residents; Taiwan: 114 per 10,000 residents; Saudi Arabia: 59 per 10,000 residents; Argentina: 42 per 10,000 residents; Canada: 34 per 10,000 residents; Poland: 34 per 10,000 residents; Australia: 43 per 10,000 residents; Greece: 111 per 10,000 residents; South Africa: 17 per 10,000 residents; Portugal: 93 per 10,000 residents; Chile: 42 per 10,000 residents; Cambodia: 44 per 10,000 residents; Netherlands: 42 per 10,000 residents; Belgium: 52 per 10,000 residents; Romania: 31 per 10,000 residents; Czech Republic: 53 per 10,000 residents; Austria: 60 per 10,000 residents; Guatemala: 23 per 10,000 residents; Singapore: 68 per 10,000 residents; Sweden: 34 per 10,000 residents; Croatia: 89 per 10,000 residents; Bulgaria: 53 per 10,000 residents; Ireland: 48 per 10,000 residents; Slovakia: 46 per 10,000 residents; Denmark: 38 per 10,000 residents; Finland: 34 per 10,000 residents; Norway: 29 per 10,000 residents; Slovenia: 52 per 10,000 residents; Lithuania: 32 per 10,000 residents; Latvia: 32 per 10,000 residents; Estonia: 41 per 10,000 residents.Outlets per 10,000 residentsIndonesia: 129 per 10,000 residentsThailand: 127 per 10,000 residentsTaiwan: 114 per 10,000 residentsGreece: 111 per 10,000 residentsPortugal: 93 per 10,000 residentsCanada: 34 per 10,000 residents

    By outlet type

    Outlet typeShare
    Restaurants58%
    Hotels13%
    Quick service and fast food12%
    Cafes and coffee shops12%
    Bars and pubs6%

    Canada has far more restaurants than the median country

    Share of outlets by type, Canada (bar) against the median country (tick)

    Share of outlets by type: Canada against the median country5 outlet types: Restaurants: 58% Canada, 46% median country, +12 pts; Hotels: 13% Canada, 19% median country, −6 pts; Quick service and fast food: 12% Canada, 8% median country, +4 pts; Cafes and coffee shops: 12% Canada, 12% median country, level; Bars and pubs: 6% Canada, 11% median country, −5 pts.Restaurants: 58% Canada, 46% median country, +12 ptsQuick service and fast food: 12% Canada, 8% median country, +4 ptsCafes and coffee shops: 12% Canada, 12% median country, levelBars and pubs: 6% Canada, 11% median country, −5 ptsHotels: 13% Canada, 19% median country, −6 pts

    Outlet profile

    MeasureCanadaMedian across our markets
    Independent71%96%
    Website listed76%46%
    100+ public reviews61%38%

    Sample from the list

    Five independent outlets in Canada from our list
    VenueCityTypeCategoryGoogle rating bandWebsitePhone
    Christie Pits PubTorontoBar or pubPub–Website shownPhone shown
    Le Frenchy Cuisine UrbaineChicoutimiQuick serviceFast food restaurant4.0 to 4.4Website shownPhone shown
    Chip + MaltNewmarketQuick serviceFish & chips restaurant4.5+Website shownPhone shown
    O'Town PizzaOttawaQuick servicePizza Takeout4.5+Website shownPhone shown
    Han Lin Noodle HouseNew WestminsterRestaurantCantonese restaurant4.0 to 4.4Website shownPhone shown
    Also in the full list: delivery apps, booking platform, POS system, Instagram, email, price tier, and more.Ask for the full list

    What the numbers show

    By outlet count, Canada is mid-table of our markets.

    The 4 largest metro areas hold 32% of the country's outlets, led by Toronto at 13%.

    How the numbers are defined

    How the shares are defined

    Selling into Canada

    Start with the groups

    Chains run more of the market in Canada than elsewhere; map which groups run which venues before the first call.

    Check social profiles

    Outlets in Canada link an Instagram account more often than elsewhere; their posts show menus, events and brands on display.

    Pair visits with group deals

    Chains and groups run more of the market in Canada than in most countries (71% independent, median 96%), so a few head-office agreements can open many doors at once.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many restaurants and bars are there in Canada?

    120,000+ restaurants, cafes, quick-service outlets, bars and pubs, hotels excluded (81,000+ restaurants, 16,000+ quick-service and fast-food outlets, 16,000+ cafes and coffee shops and 8,200+ bars and pubs); with 18,000+ hotels, 140,000+ on-premise outlets in Canada.

    Are most outlets in Canada independent?

    Canada is among the markets we track with the lowest share of independent outlets. 71% of outlets in Canada are independent.

    How visible are outlets in Canada on Instagram?

    Canada is among the markets we track with the highest share of outlets with an Instagram account linked.

    Do more with the data

    CRM and account matchingSee which outlets in Canada are already your accounts and which are new doors.Independent vs chain outletsWhat the independent share for Canada means, and how a chain is counted.Outlet 360 recordEverything known about one of the outlets in Canada on a single page: type, chain status, listings, reviews.

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