Often wondered about owning your own franchise?
This is your chance to run your own business, all while
following a tested process with an iconic Canadian brand.
We know this is a huge decision.
This website was designed as the first step in that adventure, helping you
decide if a BeaverTails® franchise is the right fit for you.
Please review it attentively to get a better idea of the:
opportunity
challenges
needs
requirements
The uniquely delicious BeaverTails® pastry made us famous!
But we offer so much more!
Ice Cream
Poutine
BeaverBites®
Lemonade
Our Manifesto
Our Manifesto
We are BeaverTails®, and we have been part of your journey for over 40 years.
We’ve been there at all the special stops along the path. The unforgettable getaways to some of the most beautiful places in the world. The laughter and thrills at theme parks, ski hills and water parks. The first dates. The anniversaries. The little, magical celebrations with your best friends. And all the moments in between when you wanted to stand back, and just enjoy the fact that life is good.
That journey hasn’t always been in a straight line. Sometimes, it’s over-the-top. Sometimes, life gets messy. But that’s fine – messy is good. Because it means you’re living every moment to the limit. It means you’re grabbing life by the tail.
The journey has just begun. Our promise today is to keep being there with you, where and when you need us most. To bring you comfort. To surprise you. To laugh with you.
To make memories sweeter.
And to remind you that it’s all delicious.
Our Story
1978
Pastries first sold in Killaloe
1980
Shop opened in Byward Market Ottawa.
1987
Pino Di Ioia becomes manager of the BeaverTails® location at La Ronde (Six Flags theme park) in Montreal, QC.
1990s
Quebec becomes BeaverTails®’ largest market.
1990s
BeaverTails® expands rapidly across Canada and abroad.
2000s
Overextension forces BeaverTails® into restructuring.
2002
The team of Pino Di Ioia, his wife, Tina Serrao, and twin brother, Anthony Di Ioia, take over management of BeaverTails®.
2008
New boutique locations are opened with expanded menus, including ice cream and poutines.
2009
Pino, Tina and Anthony become majority owners of BeaverTails®.
2015/2016
BeaverTails® opens US locations in Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, UT; Dollywood’s Splash Country, TN and Wildwood, NJ.
2018
BeaverTails® pastries are now available at over 140 locations worldwide including Canada, the US, and distribution licenses in 6 international countries.
Awards
The Interbrand 150 Award was given to the 150 most iconic Canadian brands in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.
The Canadian Business Excellence Award is awarded to companies that exemplify an innovative growth-minded spirit in their approach to business.
Hall of Fame Merit Award is awarded by the Canadian Franchise association in recognition of long-standing service to the franchise community.
The IAAPA Show Award was received in honour of exceptional mobile trailer design at the annual International Attractions and Amusement Park Association show in Orlando.
Franchise Choice Award recognizes franchisors who have delivered value to their franchisees, as awarded and voted upon anonymously by the franchisees themselves. We are proud to now be recipients 9 years in a row.