Our Dime - St-Hubert True North Audit

St-Hubert

Parent company: Recipe Unlimited Corporation

Chicken (Fried/Wings/Rotisserie)

www.st-hubert.com

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True North

100%

Capital: Canada

Capital: Canada (profits)

Control: Canada

Control: Canada (decisions)

St-Hubert demonstrates high domestic retention across all vectors, maintained by its Canadian parentage and significant regional infrastructure. Its True North score reflects a business model deeply integrated into the Canadian economy, from ownership to supply chain.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

medium

20 /20

The brand maintains publicly stated commitments to sourcing core poultry and produce from Canadian agricultural producers. Supply chain infrastructure is primarily domestic.

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

40 /40

The brand is owned by a Canadian parent company controlled by domestic investment and family interests. Profits and capital flows remain within the Canadian economic system.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

20 /20

Strategic brand management and corporate headquarters are located in Quebec. Parent company executive leadership is based in Ontario.

Operations

high

20 /20

The entity operates an extensive network of restaurants and dedicated food manufacturing plants across Canada. It maintains a large domestic workforce in both service and industrial roles.

True North Summary

Checked: 2026-01-21

Confidence: High

What Would Change This Score

Acquisition of the parent company by a foreign entity
Relocation of strategic headquarters or manufacturing outside of Canada
Significant shift toward international sourcing for core food inputs

Research Details

Availability

Checked: 2026-01-23

Canada confirmed

Yes

Store locator

Found

Store locator

Province availability Found

New Brunswick

Ontario

Quebec

Official brand information from the parent company confirms operations in Quebec, Ontario (specifically Eastern Ontario), and New Brunswick.

Stores nationwide

120+

The parent company, Recipe Unlimited, states there are over 120 restaurants as of the current reporting period.

Sources

"Renowned for its rotisserie chicken and ribs, St-Hubert has been a landmark among Quebecers for over 70 years. Over 120 restaurants and rapidly growing throughout Quebec, Eastern Ontario and New Brunswick."
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"Find a restaurant. Enter an address to view a restaurant's menu, check out current promotions, or place an order online!"
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"Over 120 restaurants and rapidly growing throughout Quebec, Eastern Ontario and New Brunswick."
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Allergen Guide

Checked: 2026-01-23

Allergen guide

Found

Guide link

Guide last updated

2024-11-14

Priority allergens listed

Yes

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

Sources

"The nutritional and allergen information for your favourite St-Hubert products is listed below."
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"NOTE: Nutritional and allergen information is provided according to designated ingredients and standardized recipes. Differences may occur due to variations in ingredients, preparation, or custom requests."
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"Analyse nutritionnelle de Genesis Foods Software (11.14.24)"
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"ALLERGÈNES: Contient Orge, Oeuf, Lait, Moutarde, Soja, Blé."
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"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
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"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
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Sensitivity mode

Adjusts penalty strength for missing controls; evidence stays the same.

Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict

Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.

Moderate (65/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No GF questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

GF menu/page found
GF prep protocol found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found

Questions to ask

No GF questions queued.

Evidence & sources

GF menu or page

Found

GF page

GF prep protocol

Found

GF cross-contact warning

Found

GF certified language

Found

Fryer status

Shared

"Since May 2017, all our rotisseries offer gluten-free dishes prepared according to strict control measures and procedures."
Source
"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
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"Please be advised that our dining facilities are not certified allergy-free or certified gluten-free facilities"
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"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
Source

Scoring details

GF menu/page found (+25)
GF prep protocol found (+25)
GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Certified GF language found (+20)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-25)

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

Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.

Strong (75/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No GF questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

GF menu/page found
GF prep protocol found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found

Questions to ask

No GF questions queued.

Evidence & sources

GF menu or page

Found

GF page

GF prep protocol

Found

GF cross-contact warning

Found

GF certified language

Found

Fryer status

Shared

"Since May 2017, all our rotisseries offer gluten-free dishes prepared according to strict control measures and procedures."
Source
"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
Source
"Please be advised that our dining facilities are not certified allergy-free or certified gluten-free facilities"
Source
"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
Source

Scoring details

GF menu/page found (+25)
GF prep protocol found (+25)
GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Certified GF language found (+20)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-15)

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

Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.

Strong (80/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No GF questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

GF menu/page found
GF prep protocol found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found

Questions to ask

No GF questions queued.

Evidence & sources

GF menu or page

Found

GF page

GF prep protocol

Found

GF cross-contact warning

Found

GF certified language

Found

Fryer status

Shared

"Since May 2017, all our rotisseries offer gluten-free dishes prepared according to strict control measures and procedures."
Source
"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
Source
"Please be advised that our dining facilities are not certified allergy-free or certified gluten-free facilities"
Source
"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
Source

Scoring details

GF menu/page found (+25)
GF prep protocol found (+25)
GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Certified GF language found (+20)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-10)

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

Shared fryer reported — elevated cross-contact risk.

Moderate (40/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No nut questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

Explicit nut/peanut policy found
Cross-contact disclaimer found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Found

Questions to ask

No nut questions queued.

Evidence & sources

Explicit nut policy

Found

Nut-free items claimed

Found

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

"Since 2004, we, at St-Hubert, do not use nuts or peanuts in our dishes."
Source
"THE MUFFIN, THE ICE CREAM CREST AND THE SOFT OATMEAL COOKIE ARE MADE IN A DEDICATED FACILITY THAT IS FREE OF PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS."
Source
"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
Source
"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
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)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-30)

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

Shared fryer reported — elevated cross-contact risk.

Moderate (50/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No nut questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

Explicit nut/peanut policy found
Cross-contact disclaimer found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Found

Questions to ask

No nut questions queued.

Evidence & sources

Explicit nut policy

Found

Nut-free items claimed

Found

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

"Since 2004, we, at St-Hubert, do not use nuts or peanuts in our dishes."
Source
"THE MUFFIN, THE ICE CREAM CREST AND THE SOFT OATMEAL COOKIE ARE MADE IN A DEDICATED FACILITY THAT IS FREE OF PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS."
Source
"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
Source
"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
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)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-20)

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

Shared fryer reported — elevated cross-contact risk.

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

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No nut questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

Explicit nut/peanut policy found
Cross-contact disclaimer found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Found

Questions to ask

No nut questions queued.

Evidence & sources

Explicit nut policy

Found

Nut-free items claimed

Found

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

"Since 2004, we, at St-Hubert, do not use nuts or peanuts in our dishes."
Source
"THE MUFFIN, THE ICE CREAM CREST AND THE SOFT OATMEAL COOKIE ARE MADE IN A DEDICATED FACILITY THAT IS FREE OF PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS."
Source
"Although precautions are taken to manage the risk of allergen cross-contamination in our kitchen, please note that the risk of cross-contamination does exist during preparation. We therefore cannot guarantee that a menu item is free of peanuts, nuts and/or other allergens."
Source
"Equipment (fryers, grill, etc.) and utensils may also be shared when being used."
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)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-10)

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)

Vegan section

Vegan items (approx)

null

Halal availability

Null

Kosher availability

Null

Sources

"Our Veggie Meals | St-Hubert Restaurant: Veggie Strips... Veggie Wrap, Veggie Poutine, or Veggie Bangkok Salad! ... Crunchy Veggie Burger... famous St-Hubert vegetarian sauce!"
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"Try them as a meal (Veggie Strips), in a Veggie Wrap, Veggie Poutine, or Veggie Bangkok Salad! ... Crunchy Veggie Burger available in St-Hubert restaurants."
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"Our Veggie Meals | St-Hubert Restaurant"
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"found the official page but attribute not mentioned"
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

Found

Preservatives

Found

Sources

"St-Hubert offers nutritional information. Because St-Hubert is always mindful to improve the service quality for its customers, it shows the nutritional values and list of ingredients of each item on its menu. This information can be found on its Website and helps customers make informed choices."
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"Calories 560 Cals."
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"Sodium 1250 mg."
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"it shows the nutritional values and list of ingredients of each item on its menu. This information can be found on its Website."
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"found the official page but attribute not mentioned"
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"Served without artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives, St-Hubert's meatless pies are a great source of protein."
Source

Rewards Research

Checked: 2026-01-23

Program exists

Yes

Program name

Scene+

Signup methods

App, Website

Sources

"Looking for coupons, promotions and exclusive offers? Get 4 free chicken wings by signing up to our newsletter today and catch the latest coupons, promotions and contests."
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"Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program, allowing its 15 million members to continue earning and redeeming Scene+ points at more than 700 Recipe restaurant locations across Canada... including... St-Hubert."
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"Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program... brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, St-Hubert, The Keg..."
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"Canadians can learn more about Scene+ and how to start earning and redeeming points at sceneplus.ca."
Source
"Download our mobile app and enjoy various benefits... Get exclusive offers."
Source

Financial Audit: Scene+

Estimated Return Rate

0.50% Return

Verdict: Poor

Based on earning 0.5000 scene+ points/$1 and redeeming 100 for $1.00 value.

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Scene+

Scene+ Points

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

medium

20 /20

The brand maintains publicly stated commitments to sourcing core poultry and produce from Canadian agricultural producers. Supply chain infrastructure is primarily domestic.

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

40 /40

The brand is owned by a Canadian parent company controlled by domestic investment and family interests. Profits and capital flows remain within the Canadian economic system.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

20 /20

Strategic brand management and corporate headquarters are located in Quebec. Parent company executive leadership is based in Ontario.

Operations

high

20 /20

The entity operates an extensive network of restaurants and dedicated food manufacturing plants across Canada. It maintains a large domestic workforce in both service and industrial roles.

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