The Development of Food Chains in Kitchener

An illustration of the explosive growth of fast food in Kitchener, Ontario

UW Geospatial Centre

Below is a map illustrating a few of the many fast food chains in Kitchener, Ontario, pinpointing their first locations and the year they were open (1962-1990)

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First Food Chains in Kitchener

Below is another map illustrating the growth of the fast food industry in Kitchener, Ontario, between the years the chains were opened until the year 2000 (1962-2000)

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Food Chains in 2000

Finally, below is a map that illustrates the growth of the fast food industry in Kitchener, Ontario, between the years 2000-2023

Current Fast Food Chains in Kitchener