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Copper Branch is an up and coming Canadian fast-casual restaurant franchise that servers an all plant based menu that includes: an all day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, power bowls and fresh sides. It was founded in 2014 by CEO Rio Infantino in Montreal and since then has expanded across Canada, the United States and France. As of March 2019, Copper Branch has 46 locations including: 27 in Quebec, 5 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario. Internationally there are 2 in the United States and 2 in France. The franchises is expected to have 26 more locations open by the end of 2019.

History
Copper Branch was founded by Rio Infactino in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 2014. During the time he was fed up with the food industry in Canada, especially pertaining to the fast food industry. After he had a long career in the fast- food industry he decided to be a leader of change. He began researching and looking at the issues and links between health and diet in the world. He specifically looked at the meat and fast food industry and discovered a correlation between bad health and these food choices. With this, Rio went back to the basics of eating: plant-based. Overall Copper Branch offers wholesome foods that focus on health without compromising great taste.

The Copper Branch motto is: “Live Life To The Fullest.” This means eating plant fuelled every day and eating food that fuels energy for a persons' life. The restaurant offers meals targeting people who are actively living the plant-based diet and for those with special health considerations, like celiac.

It is the first Canadian restaurant franchise that serves an all plant-based menu. After the first opening in 2014 the company has opened 46 stores ranging in areas across Canada, the United States and France. The company is looking to open 26 more stores in 2019.

The Name
The name Copper Branch comes from a reflection of the mission of the company. The values are centered around creating quality foods that give people energy in life. The first word, Copper is known as a metal that is a conductor. Copper Branch’s goal is to offer wholesome food that is prepared naturally and tastefully. The word Branch is a reflection of the goal to extend to as many people as possible. There is a strong value of nature all associated seen in Copper Branch’s initiative to preserve our environment.

Philanthropy
Copper Branch actively supports many local organizations where they have operating locations such as The Relay for Life. Globally Copper Branch is an active supporter of Rainforest Trust and United World School. Some of the menu items are associated with their initiative, such as the power bowl.