As of November 14, 2024, Canada is home to 31,843 restaurants, representing a 2.62% increase from 2023. Among these, 19,108 restaurants (60.01%) are single-owner establishments, while 12,735 (39.99%) operate as part of larger brands. Ontario leads with the highest number of restaurants at 13,580, followed by Quebec with 6,497 and British Columbia with 4,782. The average age of restaurants across Canada is 7 years.
