MBI Brands, the Canadian privately-held restaurant company that currently operates Mary Brown’s Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito, proudly announced it has been Certified™ by Great PlaceTo Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
The prestigious certification recognizes employers for creating an outstanding employee experience from the perspective that matters the most – the employee. Using the Great Place Work Trust Index™ survey, results are measured from employee feedback on key areas from respect and credibility to pride and sense of belonging.
“We couldn’t be prouder to receive this “Great Place to Work” certification. It reaffirms our commitment at MBI Brands to cultivating a company culture where our employees thrive,” said Hadi Chahin, CEO, MBI Brands. “This kind of environment fosters a mutually beneficial partnership between our employees and the business. If our employees are happy, our customers will also be happy.”
MBI Brands’ expertise in hospitality carries throughout the organization, fostering an environment of warmth and openness. The company demonstrates its investment in its employees through various leadership and hospitality workshops. Additionally, employees are encouraged to further their development and education through courses that are covered by MBI Brands Inc.
“This certification is a reflection of our ongoing efforts to create a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric work environment,” said Zoobie Singh, Director, People & Culture, MBI Brands. “Our team has worked incessantly to ensure employees feel heard, valued and supported in their roles and in the company. We’re dedicated to maintaining this atmosphere, as we can attest that inspired, dedicated, content employees are the foundation for our company’s success.”
MBI Brand’s positive company culture is reflected in the success and exponential growth of both of the quick service restaurants the organization operates. Mary Brown’s Chicken, the 100 percent Canadian-owned fried chicken restaurant that launched in St. John’s, N.L. in 1969, has gained momentum at a remarkable rate across Canada. Recently, the brand hit a major milestone, opening its 250th store in Edson, Alberta on November 1, 2023. This opening holds special significance as the brand opened its 200th store just two years prior – demonstrating its rapid expansion in Canada and ever-growing network of successful franchisees operating store locations across the country.
Fat Bastard Burrito, the Ontario-born burrito, quesadilla and taco chain, is also experiencing growth at an accelerated pace. The brand opened its first location outside of Ontario in July 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. With over 80 locations across the country, Fat Bastard Burrito continues to grow due to strong consumer demand.
Every day, more stores are opening, and Mary Brown’s Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito are actively seeking new franchisees to partner in the rapid growth of the company. With numerous locations available across Canada and models to fit various budgets, lifestyles and visions, all it takes is the right operator to get started.
To learn more about MBI Brands’ people, culture and career opportunities, please visit: www.mbibrands.com and www.mbibrands.bamboohr.com/careers
About MB International Brands Inc.
MBI Brands is one of Canada’s largest privately held restaurant companies. The company currently franchises and/or operates two premium QSR brands: Mary Brown’s Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito. Both brands have established MBI Brands as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice, with Mary Brown’s Chicken having won the Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchisees’ Choice Award a remarkable 12 consecutive years. MBI Brands has over 350 restaurants in Canada and is heading toward 500 stores within the near future. The company has been awarded Canada’s Best Managed Company Gold Status for five consecutive years (2019-2023) and was awarded the Foodservice & Hospitality Magazine “Company of the Year” in 2022.
About Mary Brown’s Chicken
For over 54 years Canadians have made Mary Brown’s Chicken their first choice when they want fresh, hand-cut, hand breaded delicious fried chicken and Taters. The one hundred percent Canadian-owned brand proudly claims the title of Chicken of the North, with the iconic Big Mary sandwich being voted Best Chicken Sandwich in Canada. Mary Brown’s made-fresh-from-scratch approach to preparing food allows them to remain the premier fried chicken restaurant in Canada. Three hundred stores later, with international expansion to Europe and Asia throughout 2024, their reputation of premium quality still holds firm. Mary Brown’s is proudly the Official Chicken Restaurant of the Toronto Blue Jays.™ Mary Brown’s boasts 18 years of consecutive same-store sales growth and has been awarded the Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchisees’ Choice Designation for 13 consecutive years. To learn more about Mary Brown’s, please visit www.marybrowns.com.
About Fat Bastard Burrito
Fat Bastard Burrito is a Canadian-owned quick service restaurant with close to 100 locations, offering an innovative and delicious menu focusing on burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas. The brand’s goal is to revolutionize the burrito business by offering fresh ingredients, customizable toppings and bases, and unique fusion flavours. Combining traditional cooking methods and unique toppings with healthy and fresh ingredients is what makes a Fat Bastard Burrito the best burrito in Canada and soon to be, the world!
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