Franchising

Playa Bowls launches 1st Canadian location

Source: Plaza Bowls

April 6, 2026

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Playa Bowls is opening its first Canadian location as part of a cross-country expansion plan.

As part of a master franchise agreement, Newmarket, Ontario-based Eat Up Canada signed a 1,700-square-foot lease at The Well, a mixed-use development at 486 Front St. W., in downtown Toronto. The superfruit bowl brand plans to open 160 locations throughout Canada in the coming years.

"Expanding into Canada is a major milestone for Playa Bowls, and launching our first international location in a world-class city like Toronto is a strong way to begin that next chapter," John Cappasola, CEO of Playa Bowls, said in a company press release.

Playa Bowls, headquartered in Belmar, New Jersey, operates 400 locations.