Swiss Chalet® Launches First Annual ‘Festive Special® Day’: Delivering 10,000 Meals to Community Organizations Across Canada

On Monday November 16th, Swiss Chalet restaurants nationwide will step out to donate and deliver warm holiday meals to local food banks, shelters, and community centers.

VAUGHAN, ON, Nov. 12, 2026 /CNW/ — Swiss Chalet today announced the launch of Festive Special^® Day on November 16th. To mark the occasion, Swiss Chalet restaurants across Canada will donate and deliver over 10,000 warm Festive Special^® meals to local community organizations. Each local restaurant has chosen an organization that they believe will make a real impact in the community. The list of community groups includes food banks, shelters, and other organizations including Second Harvest and The Salvation Army, bringing a little comfort, connection, and festive cheer.

“The Festive Special^® has been a part of the Canadian holiday season for almost 40 years. This year we’re creating a new tradition and giving back with a warm holiday meal.” said Franco Tascione, COO, Swiss Chalet. Each Festive Special^® includes the famous Quarter Chicken Dinner, served with stuffing, cranberry, a box of chocolates, and a scratch and win card where everyone’s a winner. Franco added, “Our Franchisees, corporate managers, and teammates live and work in communities across the country, and it’s our people who truly bring our Chalet Hospitality to life. Festive Special^® Day is our opportunity to share the joy of the holidays with Canadians who need it most.”

Remember, you can help us share the warmth! All season long Swiss Chalet restaurants are collecting non-perishable donations for local food banks. Guests who donate can enter for a chance to win free* Swiss Chalet for a year. At Swiss Chalet, it’s one more way of sharing the spirit of the holidays, and feeding families in need.

For more information, visit www.swisschalet.com/FestiveSpecialDay

^{*No purchase necessary. The contest runs until December 27, 2026. There is one (1) prize available to be won. One (1) Ultimate Dining Card loaded weekly with $25.00 CAD, which is the equivalent value of one (1) quarter chicken dinner per week, for a period fifty-two (52) weeks (ARV: $1,300 CAD). The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the contest period. Skill testing question required. ®Registered Trademark of Recipe Unlimited Corporation.}

About Swiss Chalet

Swiss Chalet was founded in 1954 and operates 184 locations across Canada under Recipe Restaurant Group. As an iconic Canadian brand, Swiss Chalet prides itself on bringing families together for mealtime by serving real, wholesome comfort food, famous for its signature Rotisserie Chicken and Chalet Dipping Sauce.

About Recipe Restaurant Group

Recipe Restaurant Group is Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company. Home to leading casual dining, quick service, and fast casual brands, Recipe has more than 1,100 restaurants located across Canada, and an international presence in the United States and the Middle East. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes Swiss Chalet, St-Hubert, Harvey’s, Montana’s, Olive Garden, New York Fries, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, East Side Mario’s, Original Joe’s, State & Main, Anejo, The Burger’s Priest, The Landing Group, Elephant & Castle, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Pickle Barrel, Blanco Cantina, and Bier Markt.

Recipe’s iconic brands have established the organization as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. More information about the Company is available at www.recipeunlimited.com.

SOURCE Swiss Chalet