PAPA SANDWICH: A NEW ACQUISITION SUPPORTING GROUPE ABBATIELLO’S GROWTH
Groupe Abbatiello continues to grow and welcomes a new brand to its portfolio: Papa Sandwich.
Already behind several well-established brands in the restaurant industry, Groupe Abbatiello continues to invest in Quebec-based concepts with strong growth potential. This new acquisition is part of a broader growth strategy focused on expanding strong brands and their ability to reach new markets.
Papa Sandwich: A Concept Gaining Momentum
Papa Sandwich has built its identity around a simple, accessible concept focused on a popular product: the sandwich.
Launched in Québec City, the brand has experienced rapid growth since its beginnings. In 2025, it announced the opening of its first restaurant on Cartier Avenue in Québec City and, a few months after, their first franchised restaurant in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, a sign that the concept was ready to enter a new stage of development.
This evolution highlights an essential factor for any brand looking to expand: having a concept that can be successfully replicated across different markets while maintaining the identity that makes it unique.
An Acquisition That Opens New Opportunities
Joining Groupe Abbatiello represents a new chapter for Papa Sandwich.
The group already has a diversified portfolio in the restaurant industry, including Pizza Salvatoré, Topla!, Jack le Coq, Crèmerie Chez Mamie, Shaker, and more. Its growth has accelerated in recent years through several acquisitions and the continued development of its various brands.
This expertise could provide Papa Sandwich with the structure and resources needed to support growth on a larger scale.
For a young brand, moving from a successful concept to a franchise network capable of expanding across multiple markets represents a significant challenge. Operational development, standardization, franchisee recruitment, franchisee support, and candidate acquisition all become essential components of that growth.
From Québec City to a Franchise Network
A brand’s potential is not based solely on the popularity of its product.
To take the next step, it is important to determine where the concept can succeed, how it should be structured, and what type of franchisee is needed to support its growth.
These are the elements that allow a brand to evolve from a single restaurant into a true franchise model.
Papa Sandwich had already begun moving in this direction with the opening of its first franchised location. The acquisition by Groupe Abbatiello now adds a new dimension to that growth trajectory.
A New Chapter for Papa Sandwich
With this acquisition, Papa Sandwich joins a group with extensive experience in the industry and franchise network development.
For the brand, this is an opportunity to continue its growth, strengthen its model and explore its potential in new markets.
For Groupe Abbatiello, it is another brand that adds value to an already expanding portfolio.
One thing is certain: Papa Sandwich is now ready to take the next step in its story.