British Columbia-based Clancy's Meat Co. is entering the Ontario market with its first store in London. The new store is owned by London native Mark Edmudndson, a former professional hockey player and financial adviser.
Clancy's Meat offers a wide range of high-quality fresh and frozen meats and prepared meals. "We have fresh foods that distinguish us from some competitors and single servings if you don't want the big boxes," Edmundson told the London Free Press.
Since its founding in 1997, Clancy's Meat Co. has grown to eight locations in B.C. and two in Alberta. Brian Davy, one of M&M Meat Shops' first franchisees, leads its expansion into Ontario. Davy was named Clancy's vice-president of franchise development in March 2011, in charge of franchisee recruitment and site selection for all new stores in Ontario.
The Surrey company prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients across its menu - including local B.C. produce, selected organic meat products and certified Angus beef. A Clancy's turnkey franchise costs from $372,000 to $410,000 and takes between six to 12 months from application to opening.
from Western Investor February 2012
