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Panago Pizza
Panago Pizza
Canada Parent company: Panago Pizza Inc.
Pizza
www.panago.com
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True North
90%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

Panago Pizza demonstrates high economic retention for Canada as a domestically owned and headquartered brand. Its True North score is bolstered by Canadian capital and control, though its specific supply chain geography is not fully transparent.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Specific sourcing data for ingredients and infrastructure is not comprehensively disclosed. A mix of domestic and global sourcing is assumed based on industry standards.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The brand is a privately held Canadian corporation with domestic ownership. Profits and dividends remain within the Canadian economic system.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic brand management and corporate operations are headquartered in British Columbia. Decision-making authority is maintained within Canada.
Operations
high
20 /20
The entity maintains an extensive network of locations across Canada. It generates significant domestic employment through its franchise and corporate structures.
True North Summary

Panago Pizza demonstrates high economic retention for Canada as a domestically owned and headquartered brand. Its True North score is bolstered by Canadian capital and control, though its specific supply chain geography is not fully transparent.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: Low
What Would Change This Score
  • Sale of the brand to a foreign parent company
  • Relocation of the corporate headquarters outside of Canada
  • Detailed public disclosure of verified Canadian sourcing percentages
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
Checked: 2026-01-23
Canada confirmed
Yes
Store locator
Found
Store locator
Province availability Found
Alberta flag
Alberta
British Columbia flag
British Columbia
Manitoba flag
Manitoba
Ontario flag
Ontario
Saskatchewan flag
Saskatchewan
Presence in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is confirmed by the Canadian Franchise Association and location data for major cities like Winnipeg and Saskatoon, although specific landing pages for all provinces were not individually quoted from the root domain in this session. Official franchise documents confirm operations in 'Western Canada and Ontario'.
Stores nationwide
190+
Store counts vary by source between 170 and 221; the most consistent official-adjacent figure is approximately 190-200 locations.
Sources
  • "Proudly Made In Canada. ... 100% Canadian wheat. We stand on guard for Canadian wheat."
    Source
  • "Store Locator; More. Nutrition · Our Values; About Us."
    Source
  • "AB – Calgary – 837 17 AVE SW. ... Panago Pizza delivers across Calgary, AB."
    Source
  • "ON – Toronto – 44 GERRARD ST W. ... Panago Pizza delivers pizza across Toronto O.N."
    Source
  • "Vancouver, BC; Login. Order · Deals · Our Values"
    Source
  • "With over 190 locations across Canada, Panago has become a popular choice."
Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Found
Guide link
Guide last updated
2025-11-26
Priority allergens listed
Yes
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
Sources
  • "Canadian to the Crust | Panago Pizza | Nutritional Information"
    Source
  • "Download our Allergen + Nutrition Charts."
    Source
  • "Please note, the allergen information for the Mozzarella Triangles and Crispy Ravioli has been updated on Nov 26, 2025 within the above downloadable Allergen Chart."
    Source
  • "This crust is free of all major allergens (dairy, eggs, soy, wheat/gluten, sulphite, shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, mustard seed & sesame seed)."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
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Simple focuses on the decision; detailed shows evidence and scoring.
Sensitivity mode
Adjusts penalty strength for missing controls; evidence stays the same.
Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (70/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "We offer a Gluten-Smart Round Crust in medium size."
    Source
  • "Panago takes food safety and handling very seriously. Our restaurant staff receive a high level of training and there are several procedures in place to keep the potential for cross contamination at a minimum."
    Source
  • "Please note that while we are confident that our Gluten-Smart Round Crust does not contain gluten, the nature of our open concept kitchens presents the possibility of flour cross contamination. Subsequently, this crust is NOT recommended for celiac disease sufferers or those customers with a moderate to high gluten intolerance or sensitivity."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • 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.
GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (70/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "We offer a Gluten-Smart Round Crust in medium size."
    Source
  • "Panago takes food safety and handling very seriously. Our restaurant staff receive a high level of training and there are several procedures in place to keep the potential for cross contamination at a minimum."
    Source
  • "Please note that while we are confident that our Gluten-Smart Round Crust does not contain gluten, the nature of our open concept kitchens presents the possibility of flour cross contamination. Subsequently, this crust is NOT recommended for celiac disease sufferers or those customers with a moderate to high gluten intolerance or sensitivity."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • 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.
GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (70/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "We offer a Gluten-Smart Round Crust in medium size."
    Source
  • "Panago takes food safety and handling very seriously. Our restaurant staff receive a high level of training and there are several procedures in place to keep the potential for cross contamination at a minimum."
    Source
  • "Please note that while we are confident that our Gluten-Smart Round Crust does not contain gluten, the nature of our open concept kitchens presents the possibility of flour cross contamination. Subsequently, this crust is NOT recommended for celiac disease sufferers or those customers with a moderate to high gluten intolerance or sensitivity."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • 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.
Nuts (peanut + tree nut not distinguished yet)

Checked: 2026-01-23

Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Strong (70/100)
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
Found
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Peanuts, peanut oil and tree nuts are not used in any of our products."
    Source
  • "Peanuts, peanut oil and tree nuts are not used in any Panago products."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Nut-free items claimed (+10)
  • 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.
Strong (70/100)
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
Found
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Peanuts, peanut oil and tree nuts are not used in any of our products."
    Source
  • "Peanuts, peanut oil and tree nuts are not used in any Panago products."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Nut-free items claimed (+10)
  • 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.
Strong (70/100)
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
Found
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Peanuts, peanut oil and tree nuts are not used in any of our products."
    Source
  • "Peanuts, peanut oil and tree nuts are not used in any Panago products."
    Source
  • "As all products are prepared in an open-kitchen environment, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment."
    Source
  • "Our products are baked fresh daily"
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Nut-free items claimed (+10)
  • 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
Yes
Vegetarian items (approx)
10+
Vegan section
Yes
Vegan items (approx)
5
Halal availability
Null
Kosher availability
Null
Sources
  • "Veggie Pizzas. Get your daily dose of vegetables with Panago's wide variety of vegetarian pizzas."
    Source
  • "With over 10 delicious pizzas to choose from and options like plant-based cheese, gluten-smart crust, and low-calorie toppings – our hot and fresh veggie pizzas will please the whole crowd."
    Source
  • "Plant-based Pizzas. At Panago, we've got options for everyone. Whether you're looking for a vegan or vegetarian pizza... our hot and fresh plant-based pizzas check all the boxes."
    Source
  • "Plant-based Deluxe Pepperoni | Plant-based Spicy Calabrese | Plant-based Mediterranean | Plant-based Summer BBQ | Plant-based Spicy Hawaiian"
    Source
  • "Nutritional Information... Vegan-Friendly Menu Options... Gluten-Smart Round Crust... No artificial flavours or colours... [No mention of halal status]"
    Source
  • "Nutritional Information... Vegan-Friendly Menu Options... Gluten-Smart Round Crust... No artificial flavours or colours... [No mention of kosher status]"
    Source
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
Found
Artificial colors
Found
Preservatives
Found
Sources
  • "Download our Allergen + Nutrition Charts. * Please note, the allergen information for the Mozzarella Triangles and Crispy Ravioli has been updated on Nov 26, 2025 within the above downloadable Allergen Chart."
    Source
  • "Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Total Fat (g) ... Panago nutritional values are generated through a standardized database. For the most up to date nutritional information please visit panago.com."
    Source
  • "Sod. (mg) ... Panago nutritional values are generated through a standardized database. For the most up to date nutritional information please visit panago.com."
    Source
  • "Made fresh in-store from simple ingredients, like 100% Canadian wheat, then rolled to order for that perfect crust. ... Organic Tomato Sauce. ... features organic tomatoes and a blend of organic herbs and spices."
    Source
  • "Q: Do you use any artificial flavours or colours? A: Absolutely not. None of our ingredients or products have any artificial colours, flavours or added MSG. We know that people care about what's in their food and so do we."
    Source
  • "We have a strict policy – no added MSG, no artificial flavours, or nasty colours! It's as simple as that. Healthy never tasted so good!"
    Source
  • "Our commitment to freshness is as simple as what we put in it — flour, water, yeast and no preservatives. Whether it's a regular, thin or multigrain crust, our dough is made daily in our stores — by our staff."
    Source
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Yes
Program name
More Rewards
Signup methods
Website, In Store
Sources
  • "Canadian to the Crust | Panago Pizza"
    Source
  • "Panago. Earn points on every transaction. With approximately 200 locations across six provinces*, Panago offers delicious pizza... *Points will only be issued at participating locations in Western Canada."
    Source
  • "Panago. Earn points on every transaction... With approximately 200 locations across six provinces*, Panago offers delicious pizza... *Points will only be issued at participating locations in Western Canada."
    Source
  • "First, scan your card during checkout at any of our partners... You can use you physical More Rewards card or a virtual card... You can sign up for More Rewards on the program's website or by picking up a card at participating Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods, or Nester Market locations."
    Source
Financial Audit: More Rewards
Estimated Return Rate
0.17% Return
Verdict: Poor
Based on earning 1.0000 points/$1 and redeeming 15000 for $25.00 value.
Bank Partner: This program is optimized for Scotiabank cardholders.
Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Specific sourcing data for ingredients and infrastructure is not comprehensively disclosed. A mix of domestic and global sourcing is assumed based on industry standards.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The brand is a privately held Canadian corporation with domestic ownership. Profits and dividends remain within the Canadian economic system.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic brand management and corporate operations are headquartered in British Columbia. Decision-making authority is maintained within Canada.
Operations
high
20 /20
The entity maintains an extensive network of locations across Canada. It generates significant domestic employment through its franchise and corporate structures.
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