TORONTO - CuisineWire -- OAKVILLE, ON – January 8,2026 – Guac Mexi Grill, a proudly Canadian fast-casual
restaurant brand, today announced a nationwide effort to combat rising food insecurity
with the launch of a National Holiday Food Drive in partnership with Food Banks
Canada.

Running from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the initiative invites guests at all 55
Guac Mexi Grill locations to donate highly requested non-perishable food items. All
donations will be directed to the nearest Food Banks Canada–supported distribution
centre, ensuring direct local community impact during a period of critical need.

"At a time when the demand on local food banks is unprecedented, our commitment as a

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Canadian-founded brand must go beyond serving great food," said Trushna Makadia,
Founder & Owner of Guac Mexi Grill. "This national program unites our entire franchise
system with a shared purpose: to strengthen the neighborhoods that support us and
provide meaningful relief to families facing urgent need this holiday season."

Expansion Fuels Purpose and Strategic Growth

The national food drive launches in tandem with the opening of Guac Mexi Grill Welland,
the brand's 55th restaurant location opening this December. The Welland store will
immediately serve as a key donation hub for the local Niagara region, underscoring the
brand's community-first approach to growth.

To support this accelerated expansion across Canada and forthcoming entry into the
United States, Guac Mexi Grill has strengthened its leadership structure with the addition
of key executive talent, including David Anandaapa, Director of Operations, and Khemie
Khan, Head of Marketing.

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This bolstered leadership ensures operational efficiency and consistent brand execution
across all markets. The team is poised to enhance the company's readiness for strategic
expansion while continuing to deliver a premium guest experience built on real cooking,
bold flavour, and warm hospitality.

About Guac Mexi Grill
Guac Mexi Grill is a proud Canadian fast-casual restaurant brand delivering bold, flavour-forward meals crafted with intention. With 55 locations nationwide and actively expanding
across Canada and into the United States, Guac Mexi Grill offers a premium, modern guest
experience built around real cooking, vibrant ingredients, and warm hospitality. The brand
remains focused on community connection and genuine flavour as it executes its
ambitious growth strategy.
http://www.guacmexigrill.ca

Media Contact
Khemie Khan
Head of Marketing, Guac Mexi Grill
marketing@guacmexigrill.ca