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Pizza Salvatore
Pizza Salvatore
Canada Parent company: Pizza Salvatoré Inc.
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True North
90%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

Pizza Salvatore demonstrates high domestic retention through its status as a family-owned Canadian entity with localized strategic control. The brand maintains a robust operational footprint within the Canadian market, contributing to a high True North score. Economic leakage is minimized due to the domestic concentration of profits and management.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Specific data regarding the geographic origin of food supplies and infrastructure investment is not publicly auditable.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation owned and operated by members of the founding family.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic management, menu development, and corporate decision-making are conducted at the headquarters in Quebec.
Operations
high
20 /20
The brand maintains a significant physical presence with numerous corporate and franchise locations across multiple provinces.
True North Summary

Pizza Salvatore demonstrates high domestic retention through its status as a family-owned Canadian entity with localized strategic control. The brand maintains a robust operational footprint within the Canadian market, contributing to a high True North score. Economic leakage is minimized due to the domestic concentration of profits and management.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: Low
What Would Change This Score
  • Acquisition by a foreign private equity firm
  • Relocation of the corporate head office outside of Canada
  • Public disclosure of comprehensive Canadian sourcing audits
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
New Brunswick flag
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia flag
Nova Scotia
Ontario flag
Ontario
Quebec flag
Quebec
Operations are currently concentrated in Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Stores nationwide
105
The network reached 105 locations by January 2025. Wikipedia reports a count of 121 as of 2025.
Sources
  • "Pizza Salvatoré is a Canadian pizza restaurant franchise headquartered in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada"
    Source
  • "Nos succursales"
    Source
  • "By January 2025, the franchise network boasted 105 restaurants across four Canadian provinces: Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Nova Scotia."
  • "By January 2025, the franchise network boasted 105 restaurants across four Canadian provinces"
Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Null
Guide last updated
Null
Priority allergens listed
Unknown
Cross-contact disclaimer
Unknown
Fryer status
Unknown
Sources
  • "Pizza Salvatoré / Delicious pizzas and decadent poutines / Quick delivery"
    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
No official allergen guide found — risk unclear. Ask staff for procedures.
Weak (0/100)
Evidence confidence: Low
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • No official allergen guide found
  • No GF prep protocol published
  • No cross-contact warning published
Ask staff
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • How do you prevent cross-contact with gluten during prep?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • No official allergen guide found
Missing controls
  • GF menu/page not found
  • GF prep protocol not found
GF menu or page: Not stated GF prep protocol: Not stated Cross-contact warning: Not stated Fryer/shared equipment: Null
Questions to ask
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • How do you prevent cross-contact with gluten during prep?
  • 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
Not stated
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Pizza Salvatoré / Delicious pizzas and decadent poutines / Quick delivery"
    Source
Scoring details
  • No official allergen guide found (confidence low)
  • GF menu/page not found
  • GF prep protocol 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
No official allergen guide found — risk unclear. Ask staff for procedures.
Weak (0/100)
Evidence confidence: Low
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • No official allergen guide found
  • No GF prep protocol published
  • No cross-contact warning published
Ask staff
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • How do you prevent cross-contact with gluten during prep?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • No official allergen guide found
Missing controls
  • GF menu/page not found
  • GF prep protocol not found
GF menu or page: Not stated GF prep protocol: Not stated Cross-contact warning: Not stated Fryer/shared equipment: Null
Questions to ask
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • How do you prevent cross-contact with gluten during prep?
  • 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
Not stated
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Pizza Salvatoré / Delicious pizzas and decadent poutines / Quick delivery"
    Source
Scoring details
  • No official allergen guide found (confidence low)
  • GF menu/page not found
  • GF prep protocol 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
No official allergen guide found — risk unclear. Ask staff for procedures.
Weak (0/100)
Evidence confidence: Low
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • No official allergen guide found
  • No GF prep protocol published
  • No cross-contact warning published
Ask staff
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • How do you prevent cross-contact with gluten during prep?
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • No official allergen guide found
Missing controls
  • GF menu/page not found
  • GF prep protocol not found
GF menu or page: Not stated GF prep protocol: Not stated Cross-contact warning: Not stated Fryer/shared equipment: Null
Questions to ask
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Are gluten-free items available, and how are they handled?
  • Can a manager confirm your gluten-free prep protocol (separate surfaces/utensils)?
  • How do you prevent cross-contact with gluten during prep?
  • 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
Not stated
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Pizza Salvatoré / Delicious pizzas and decadent poutines / Quick delivery"
    Source
Scoring details
  • No official allergen guide found (confidence low)
  • GF menu/page not found
  • GF prep protocol 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
No official allergen guide found — risk unclear. Ask staff for procedures.
Weak (5/100)
Evidence confidence: Low
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No official allergen guide found
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • No cross-contact disclaimer published
Ask staff
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Do you use shared utensils/tongs between nut and non-nut items?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • No official allergen guide found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer not found
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Null Fryer/shared equipment: Null Last updated date: Null
Questions to ask
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Do you use shared utensils/tongs between nut and non-nut items?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Unknown
Fryer status
Unknown
Scoring details
  • No official allergen guide found (confidence low)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer 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.
Nut verdict
No official allergen guide found — risk unclear. Ask staff for procedures.
Weak (10/100)
Evidence confidence: Low
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No official allergen guide found
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • No cross-contact disclaimer published
Ask staff
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Do you use shared utensils/tongs between nut and non-nut items?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • No official allergen guide found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer not found
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Null Fryer/shared equipment: Null Last updated date: Null
Questions to ask
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Do you use shared utensils/tongs between nut and non-nut items?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Unknown
Fryer status
Unknown
Scoring details
  • No official allergen guide found (confidence low)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer 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.
Nut verdict
No official allergen guide found — risk unclear. Ask staff for procedures.
Weak (15/100)
Evidence confidence: Low
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No official allergen guide found
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • No cross-contact disclaimer published
Ask staff
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Do you use shared utensils/tongs between nut and non-nut items?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • No official allergen guide found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer not found
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Null Fryer/shared equipment: Null Last updated date: Null
Questions to ask
  • Can a manager confirm a written allergen guide for Canada?
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
  • Do you use shared utensils/tongs between nut and non-nut items?
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Unknown
Fryer status
Unknown
Scoring details
  • No official allergen guide found (confidence low)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer 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.
Dietary
Checked: 2026-01-23
Vegetarian section
No
Vegetarian items (approx)
3 pizzas
Vegan section
No
Vegan items (approx)
0
Halal availability
Null
Kosher availability
Null
Sources
  • "PIZZAS Deals are available online only... Cheese and herbs. Tomato sauce, cheese and herbs... Vegetarian. Salvatoré's marinara sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, mozzarella cheese, brocoli, red onions, fresh tomatoes, green olives and herbs... Mediterranean. Salvatoré's marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions, fresh tomatoes, black olives, green bell peppers and feta cheese."
    Source
  • "Cheese and herbs... Vegetarian... Mediterranean."
    Source
  • "PIZZAS Deals are available online only... Vegetarian. Salvatoré's marinara sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, mozzarella cheese, brocoli, red onions, fresh tomatoes, green olives and herbs."
    Source
  • "Vegetarian. Salvatoré's marinara sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, mozzarella cheese, brocoli, red onions, fresh tomatoes, green olives and herbs."
    Source
  • "not_stated"
    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
Not stated
Artificial colors
Not stated
Preservatives
Not stated
Sources
  • "| Nutrients | IRON (Mg) | CALCIUM (Mg) | POTASIUM (Mg) | PROTEIN (G) | SUGARS (G) | FIBERS (G) | LUCID (G) | SODIUM (Mg) | CHOLESTÉREOL (Mg) | TRANS FATTY ACIDS (G) | SATURATED FATTY ACIDS (G) | LIPIDS (G) | CALORIES (Kcal) |"
    Source
  • "| Nutrients | ... | CALORIES (Kcal) | ... | Values (per 100g) | ... | 199.25 |"
    Source
  • "| Nutrients | ... | SODIUM (Mg) | ... | Values (per 100g) | ... | 525.04 |"
    Source
  • "Vegetarian. Salvatoré's marinara sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, mozzarella cheese, brocoli, red onions, fresh tomatoes, green olives and herbs."
    Source
  • "Although precautions are taken to avoid the risk of cross-contamination of allergens in our kitchen, please note that there is a possibility of cross contamination during preparation."
    Source
  • "Below is a detailed list of possible allergens."
    Source
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Null
Program name
Unknown
Signup methods
App, Website
Sources
  • "Pizza Salvatoré / Delicious pizzas and decadent poutines / Quick delivery"
    Source
  • "Pizza Salvatoré, an industry leading pizza and poutine delivery company in Canada, has selected insights-led customer engagement platform MoEngage to provide personalized customer experiences across channels like email, SMS, mobile push notifications, in-app messaging, web, and more."
  • "Download Pizza Salvatore Food Ordering App and plan your next meal by browsing through the Pizza Salvatore menu. Quickly order pizzas, Poutines, chicken wings, fries, and dessert using our app."
  • "Commandez en ligne"
    Source
  • "Pizza Salvatore Food Ordering App makes it easy for the customer to order their favourite food, pay for it, and get it delivered."
Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Specific data regarding the geographic origin of food supplies and infrastructure investment is not publicly auditable.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation owned and operated by members of the founding family.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic management, menu development, and corporate decision-making are conducted at the headquarters in Quebec.
Operations
high
20 /20
The brand maintains a significant physical presence with numerous corporate and franchise locations across multiple provinces.
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