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The Canadian Brewhouse
The Canadian Brewhouse
Canada Parent company: The Canadian Brewhouse
Pubs & Sports Bars
thecanadianbrewhouse.com
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True North
90%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

The Canadian Brewhouse achieves a high True North score reflecting its status as a domestically owned and operated entity. Strategic control and capital retention remain within the country, though detailed sourcing audits are not public.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Publicly available documentation does not provide granular details regarding the specific geographic origin of all supply chain inputs.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation with ownership and profit retention centered within Canada.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic management and corporate operations are headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.
Operations
high
20 /20
The organization operates a substantial number of locations across various provinces, supporting a significant domestic workforce.
True North Summary

The Canadian Brewhouse achieves a high True North score reflecting its status as a domestically owned and operated entity. Strategic control and capital retention remain within the country, though detailed sourcing audits are not public.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: Low
What Would Change This Score
  • Acquisition by a foreign investment group
  • Relocation of the corporate headquarters outside of Canada
  • Publication of verified domestic 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
The official store locator explicitly lists and categorizes restaurants within these five provinces.
Stores nationwide
Not stated
The official website provides a comprehensive list of locations across five provinces but does not state a specific total nationwide count on its primary 'About Us' or 'Locations' pages. A manual count of the locations listed on the official store locator identifies approximately 49 active restaurants.
Sources
  • "Roger opened the first ever Canadiana Sports Bar in West Edmonton, The Canadian Brewhouse."
    Source
  • "The Canadian Brewhouse has locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario; we'd love for you to come visit. Find your nearest location here!"
    Source
  • "The Canadian Brewhouse has locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario"
    Source
Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Found
Guide link
Guide last updated
Not stated
Priority allergens listed
Yes
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Shared
Sources
  • "Looking for menu details? View our nutrition facts and allergen guide"
    Source
  • "The safety and satisfaction of our Guests is our highest priority. To help you make more informed choices we created an Allergen Guide with symbols to indicate the presence of allergens in menu items."
    Source
  • "To help you make more informed choices we created an Allergen Guide with symbols to indicate the presence of allergens in menu items."
    Source
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    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
Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.
Moderate (40/100)
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
Not stated
Fryer status
Shared
  • "Gluten free icon. Gluten Free Option Available."
    Source
  • "To make Gluten-Free cook in Gluten-Free deep fryer & OMIT Creole Seasoning."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    Source
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • 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.
Moderate (50/100)
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
Not stated
Fryer status
Shared
  • "Gluten free icon. Gluten Free Option Available."
    Source
  • "To make Gluten-Free cook in Gluten-Free deep fryer & OMIT Creole Seasoning."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    Source
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • 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.
Moderate (55/100)
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
Not stated
Fryer status
Shared
  • "Gluten free icon. Gluten Free Option Available."
    Source
  • "To make Gluten-Free cook in Gluten-Free deep fryer & OMIT Creole Seasoning."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    Source
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • 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
No published nut policy — assume nuts may be present and cross-contact is possible.
Weak (0/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • Shared fryer reported
Ask staff
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated
  • Shared fryer explicitly stated
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Shared
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated (cap at 30)
  • 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
No published nut policy — assume nuts may be present and cross-contact is possible.
Weak (0/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • Shared fryer reported
Ask staff
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated
  • Shared fryer explicitly stated
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Shared
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated (cap at 40)
  • 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
No published nut policy — assume nuts may be present and cross-contact is possible.
Weak (10/100)
Evidence confidence: Medium
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • No explicit nut policy published
  • Shared fryer reported
Ask staff
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Missing controls
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated
  • Shared fryer explicitly stated
Explicit nut policy: Not stated Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Do you have a written peanut policy and a separate tree-nut policy?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Not stated
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Shared
  • "However, as in all non-dedicated kitchens, there is the possibility of cross-contamination between food items. Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
    Source
  • "All fried products may contain one or all of the allergens identified in the Allergen Guide as the fryer oil and the oven are a source of cross-contamination."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy not stated (cap at 50)
  • 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
No
Vegetarian items (approx)
10+
Vegan section
No
Vegan items (approx)
3+
Halal availability
Null
Kosher availability
Null
Sources
  • "Sections: Appetizers & Shareables; Bowls & Greens; All Stars; Main Events; Specialty Pizzas; R-C-M-Pizza."
    Source
  • "Veg Out Pizza. Onions, green peppers, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and smothered with mixed cheeses... Tempura Cauliflower... Baba's Ukrainian Perogies... You can swap any of our chicken or beef burgers for an Impossible™ Burger patty."
    Source
  • "You can swap any of our chicken or beef burgers for an Impossible™ Burger patty... Olympic Stir-Fry. Wok-tossed carrots, snap peas, red and green onions, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli and celery in a ginger soy and teriyaki sauce."
    Source
  • "found the official page but attribute not mentioned"
    Source
  • "Garnished with beef jerky, pepperoncini and a kosher pickle."
    Source
Nutrition & Ingredients
Checked: 2026-01-23
Nutrition tool or PDF
Found
Nutrition source
Calories disclosed
Yes
Sodium disclosed
Yes
Ingredients list
Not stated
MSG statement
Found
Artificial colors
Not stated
Preservatives
Not stated
Sources
  • "Looking for menu details? View our nutrition facts and allergen guide"
    Source
  • "NUTRITION FACTS · ALLERGEN GUIDE"
    Source
  • "To help you make more informed choices we created an Allergen Guide with symbols to indicate the presence of allergens in menu items."
  • "Contains MSG. COTTAGE COUNTRY KACTUS. CHIPS *. NO. YES. YES. YES. YES. NO. YES. NO. YES."
  • "Occasional variations in recipes or product formulations can also occur and there is risk of cross-contamination of ingredients at the manufacturing site."
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Yes
Program name
CBH Rewards
Signup methods
App
Sources
  • "The Canadian Brewhouse | Our House is Your House"
    Source
  • "Our app allows you to earn FREE stuff just by visiting Our House. You'll earn 15 points for every dollar you spend, PLUS we'll send you great offers tailored just for you."
    Source
  • "For help with or questions about the CBH Rewards program or the app, please reach out to app@thecanadianbrewhouse.com."
    Source
  • "Get the APP! Get FREE Golden Garlic Fingers just for showing up! Our app allows you to earn FREE stuff just by visiting Our House."
    Source
Financial Audit: CBH Rewards
Estimated Return Rate
10.00% Return
Verdict: Excellent
Based on earning 15.0000 points/$1 and redeeming 1500 for $10.00 value.
Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
Publicly available documentation does not provide granular details regarding the specific geographic origin of all supply chain inputs.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation with ownership and profit retention centered within Canada.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic management and corporate operations are headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.
Operations
high
20 /20
The organization operates a substantial number of locations across various provinces, supporting a significant domestic workforce.
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