Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, March 14 with 50% off any Bowl, Wrap or Salad ALL DAY

Fort McMurray, Alberta – March 5, 2025 – Chopped Leaf, the beloved Canadian fast-casual restaurant chain, is excited to have opened its second location in Fort McMurray at 347 Powder Drive, Unit 120 in Timberlea. A special Grand Opening event is being held on Friday, March 14th – from 10am-9pm –and the community is invited to join in the celebration. The new restaurant is owned by local resident, Elizabeth Mbaja who was such a fan of the brand, as a customer, that she became a franchisee.

“I was drawn to Chopped Leaf’s healthy food which appealed to my lifestyle,” said Elizabeth. “It was a big change for me, to leave my career as a chemical engineer at Suncor and become a franchisee, but I really believe in the Chopped Leaf concept. And now we’re opening up a second restaurant! There really is nothing else like it in Fort McMurray.”

With more than 118 restaurants across Canada and in the United States today, Chopped Leaf is renowned for its fresh and craveable salads, wraps & bowls that provide a feeling of overall goodness & fulfillment. For the Grand Opening on Friday, March 14^th, customers can enjoy 50% off any bowl, wrap or salad. A Grand Opening ribbon cutting will kick off the day at 11:00 am with other special activities including a balloon pop for free prizes, a catering contest, and giveaways of gift vouchers and other merchandise.

“We hope to see the community come out to the Grand Opening or stop by anytime to meet our friendly team and enjoy our fresh, nutritious and fulfilling food,” she added. “Chopped Leaf is a great option for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.”

Mbaja’s other Chopped Leaf is located in the Suncor Community Leasure Centre.

About Chopped Leaf

Chopped Leaf is a leading restaurant franchise specializing in fresh, customizable, and flavourful meals. With a focus on wholesome ingredients and community connections, Chopped Leaf is committed to helping guests make food choices they can feel good about.

Proudly Canadian, Chopped Leaf  celebrated its 15^th anniversary in 2024. The fast-casual restaurant chain has more than 118 locations across Canada and in the United States, and is continuing to expand across North America and internationally, with more than 25 locations committed to open. Eat-in, takeout or “lettuce” cater your event, party or get together. Chopped Leaf is owned and managed by Innovative Food Brands. If you are interested in becoming a Franchisee, visit https://www.choppedleaf.ca/franchise-opportunities/. Follow Chopped Leaf on social media at LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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For media inquiries:

Diane Slopek-Weber

Key Communications for Chopped Leaf

diane@keycomms.ca or 289-259-4737