​​​​​​​​Historic Brampton company reinvests in community with modernized retail and food-service destination supporting local jobs and Ontario producers

​BRAMPTON, ON (May 29, 2026) – The City of Brampton celebrated the grand opening of Maple Lodge Farms’ newly rebuilt Chicken Shop flagship location, marking a major investment by one of the city’s longstanding employers and a continued boost to Brampton’s food-processing and agri-food sector.

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, joined Mayor Patrick Brown, Chair of Economic Development, Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Michael Palleschi, Fred Marques, CEO of Maple Lodge Farms, and other Maple Lodge Farms representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour celebrating the opening of the new 24,000-square-foot flagship location.

​Dignitaries and representatives from Maple Lodge Farms mark the grand opening of The Chicken Shop’s new flagship location in Brampton. Credit: City of Brampton.

​Located at 8175 Winston Churchill Blvd., the new flagship facility reimagines Maple Lodge Farms’ longstanding retail operations with expanded food-service offerings, prepared foods, a quick-service restaurant with seating areas, and locally sourced products. Representing an investment of approximately $30 million, the redevelopment underscores the company’s continued confidence in Brampton—home to its operations since 1955—and supports 80 new jobs. 

The Chicken Shop has served Brampton and surrounding communities for more than 50 years and continues to play an important role as both a retail destination and community gathering space. The redeveloped facility also highlights Maple Lodge Farms’ commitment to supporting Ontario producers, featuring products from more than 25 local vendors and suppliers across the province.

​As Canada’s largest independent, family-owned poultry processor with close to 3,300 employees across its operations, Maple Lodge Farms remains a major employer in Brampton’s food-processing sector, further reinforcing the city’s role as a hub for advanced food manufacturing, food processing, and local employment growth.

Strengthening Brampton’s food-processing and manufacturing economy

Brampton continues to attract investment from globally competitive manufacturers and food-processing companies looking to expand and modernize operations. The Economic Development Office’s 2025 Annual Report highlights sustained growth across advanced manufacturing, food processing and innovation-driven sectors, supported by Brampton’s strategic location, workforce and business ecosystem.

Investments from companies such as Socomec Canada, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling and Marcangelo Foods continue to strengthen Brampton’s industrial base, support local supply chains and create new economic opportunities across the city.​

About Maple Lodge Farms and The Chicken Shop

Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Brampton, Maple Lodge Farms is Canada’s largest independent, family-owned poultry processor with deep roots in the local community. The company continues to support Canadian agriculture through partnerships with local farmers, suppliers and food producers while investing in infrastructure and operations that strengthen Ontario’s food economy.

The newly rebuilt Chicken Shop flagship location introduces a full quick-service restaurant alongside the company’s signature retail counter and expanded butcher shop, helping improve access to fresh, locally produced food for residents and families across the region.​

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“Maple Lodge Farms’ continued investment in Brampton is a strong reflection of the confidence businesses have in our city and its future. This new flagship Chicken Shop location builds on a proud local legacy while supporting jobs, local suppliers and Ontario food producers. Brampton continues to attract and support businesses choosing to grow, modernize and invest in our community for the long term.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“This investment reinforces Brampton’s position as a leader in food processing and advanced manufacturing. Maple Lodge Farms has been an important part of our local economy for decades, and projects like this help strengthen our supply chains, support local employment and create new opportunities for businesses across the region.” - Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Wards 9 & 10; Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton

“Maple Lodge Farms’ deep roots in Brampton and continued reinvestment in the community demonstrate the strength of our local business environment and workforce. The Chicken Shop creates a modern, welcoming space for residents while supporting local vendors, food producers and economic growth across our city.​” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Vice-Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton

“Maple Lodge Farms has been part of the fabric of Brampton for generations, and it is exciting to see this well-known local company continue to grow in our community. The new flagship Chicken Shop location creates a welcoming space for residents while celebrating a business that has deep roots in Brampton and strong connections to local families. - Navjit Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 & 6, City of Brampton

“This new investment by Maple Lodge Farms reflects the continued growth and evolution of Brampton’s business community. Projects like this support local jobs, strengthen our economy and demonstrate how established companies are continuing to modernize and invest for the future right here in Brampton." - Michael Palleschi, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 & 6, City of Brampton​

“Maple Lodge Farms has been a proud, leading employer in Brampton for decades. Our investment in the renewal and expansion of The Chicken Shop reflects our continued commitment to our employees and to the community we serve.” - Fred Marques, CEO, Maple Lodge Farms