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Freshii
Canada Parent company: Foodtastic Inc.
Healthy (Salads / Bowls / Smoothies)
www.freshii.com
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True North
90%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

Freshii retains a high level of economic value within Canada as a domestically owned and managed brand. Its True North score is supported by its Montreal-based parent company and extensive local franchise operations. Capital and strategic control remain largely within the Canadian corporate ecosystem.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Sourcing practices for fresh produce and ingredients involve a mix of domestic and international suppliers depending on seasonal availability.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The brand is owned by a Montreal-based restaurant franchising corporation following its acquisition from the public market.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic decision-making and brand management are centralized at the parent company's headquarters in Quebec.
Operations
high
20 /20
Maintains a significant physical footprint across Canada through a network of franchised and corporate locations.
True North Summary

Freshii retains a high level of economic value within Canada as a domestically owned and managed brand. Its True North score is supported by its Montreal-based parent company and extensive local franchise operations. Capital and strategic control remain largely within the Canadian corporate ecosystem.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: Low
What Would Change This Score
  • Acquisition of the parent company by a foreign entity
  • Relocation of the primary corporate headquarters outside of Canada
  • Publication of verified domestic sourcing audits for all ingredients
Limitations
  • Supplier or input geography not disclosed publicly.
  • Inputs: certainty is low; result is based on general sector knowledge or incomplete data.
Research Details
Availability

No availability research yet.

Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Found
Guide link
Guide last updated
2025
Priority allergens listed
Yes
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
Sources
  • "Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press)."
    Source
  • "ALLERGEN GUIDE. ©Freshii 2025, All rights reserved."
    Source
  • "©Freshii 2025, All rights reserved."
    Source
  • "soy peanuts tree nuts fish shellfish sesame seed mustard"
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
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Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict
Limited operational detail — ask staff for confirmation.
Weak (20/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • No GF prep protocol published
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF cross-contact warning found
  • Allergen guide last updated date found
Missing controls
  • GF menu/page not found
GF menu or page: Not stated GF prep protocol: Not stated Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Not stated
GF prep protocol
Not stated
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
  • GF menu/page not found
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
GF verdict
Limited operational detail — ask staff for confirmation.
Weak (20/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • No GF prep protocol published
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF cross-contact warning found
  • Allergen guide last updated date found
Missing controls
  • GF menu/page not found
GF menu or page: Not stated GF prep protocol: Not stated Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Not stated
GF prep protocol
Not stated
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
  • GF menu/page not found
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
GF verdict
Limited operational detail — ask staff for confirmation.
Weak (20/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • No GF prep protocol published
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF cross-contact warning found
  • Allergen guide last updated date found
Missing controls
  • GF menu/page not found
GF menu or page: Not stated GF prep protocol: Not stated Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Not stated
GF prep protocol
Not stated
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
  • GF menu/page not found
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nuts (peanut + tree nut not distinguished yet)

Checked: 2026-01-23

Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Moderate (60/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Found
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Moderate (60/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Found
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Moderate (60/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Found
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Freshii products may contain or come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, or other potential allergens. Freshii is a restaurant environment that prepares whole and fresh ingredients in a shared kitchen space and may involve shared equipment (e.g., oven, beverage machines, steamer, panini press). Although we take precautions, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Dietary
Checked: 2026-01-23
Vegetarian section
Null
Vegetarian items (approx)
null
Vegan section
Null
Vegan items (approx)
null
Halal availability
Null
Kosher availability
Null
Sources
  • "Our menu is designed around 7 different categories – bowls, burritos, salads, wraps, soups, smoothies & juices."
  • "Whether you're looking to eat well, are vegetarian, or have specific dietary preferences. At Freshii, we prioritize quality, health, community, and innovation in every aspect."
    Source
  • "At Freshii, we prioritize quality, health, community, and innovation in every aspect... where customization and exploration reign supreme."
    Source
  • "Freshii caters to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs, ensuring that everyone can find something satisfying and nourishing."
    Source
  • "not_stated"
Nutrition & Ingredients
Checked: 2026-01-23
Nutrition tool or PDF
Found
Nutrition source
Calories disclosed
Yes
Sodium disclosed
Yes
Ingredients list
Found
Ingredients
MSG statement
Not stated
Artificial colors
Not stated
Preservatives
Not stated
Sources
  • "ALLERGEN GUIDE | Freshii: ... Menu Item. Calories. (Cal). Total Fat. (g). Sat Fat. (g). Trans Fat. (g). Carbohydrates. (g). Fibre (g) Sugars. (g). Protein. (g). Cholesterol. (mg). Sodium. (mg)."
    Source
  • "Menu Item. Calories. (Cal). Total Fat. (g)..."
    Source
  • "Menu Item. ... Cholesterol. (mg). Sodium. (mg)."
    Source
  • "Toppings. Aged Cheddar x. Avocado. Bacon. Beet Slaw. Black Beans. Broccoli. Cabbage. Carrots. Cherry Tomatoes. Cilantro. Corn. Crispy Chickpeas. Crispy Wontons x. Cucumber. Dried Cranberries. Edamame x. Feta Cheese x. Green Apple. Green Onion. Hard Boiled Egg x. Hemp Seeds."
    Source
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Yes
Program name
Freshii Rewards Program
Signup methods
App, Website
Sources
  • "Freshii logo in white font color... Rewards... © 2026 Freshii. All Rights Reserved."
  • "The Freshii rewards program (“Rewards Program”) is our way of saying thanks to you, our customers, for being loyal Freshii patrons. The Rewards Program... is open only to legal residents of Canada and the United States."
    Source
  • "Freshii Rewards Program Terms of Use... The Freshii rewards program (“Rewards Program”) is our way of saying thanks to you"
    Source
  • "Discover The New Freshii App! Download it now and discover all the new features and see your loyalty rewarded."
  • "My Rewards Cart Log in / join... Earn poiints and redeem them for free items. Log in to see your loyalty points here. Log in/Join."
    Source
Financial Audit: Freshii Rewards Program
Estimated Return Rate
5.00% Return
Verdict: Average
Based on earning 10.0000 points/$1 and redeeming 1000 for $5.00 value.
Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Sourcing practices for fresh produce and ingredients involve a mix of domestic and international suppliers depending on seasonal availability.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The brand is owned by a Montreal-based restaurant franchising corporation following its acquisition from the public market.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic decision-making and brand management are centralized at the parent company's headquarters in Quebec.
Operations
high
20 /20
Maintains a significant physical footprint across Canada through a network of franchised and corporate locations.
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