Victoria’s vegan butcher shop, famed for its appearance on Dragon’s Den, is launching a new flagship location in the city’s downtown core.
The Very Good Butchers has been selling plant-based meats out of its current location on Douglas Street for several years, but the new shop will be “bigger and better,” the company says. It will feature a quick service restaurant and retail outlet and accommodate more customers, while providing for physical distancing.
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“We chose this location for its foot traffic, the outdoor patio and the ability to offer an extended beverage menu including beer and wine; as well as longer opening hours” says CEO Mitchell Scott.
The new shop is scheduled to open in the 500-block of Chatham Street in May. The company says it will serve as a template for additional stores across the country.
The butcher shop is part of the Very Good Food Company, a plant-based food technology business that designs, develops, produces and sells a variety of meat alternatives.
In 2018, the Very Good Butchers had a publicity boost after appearing on CBC’s Dragon’s Den. The company has continued to expand from its humble origins as a family start-up on Denman Island and now sells its products in stores across Western Canada.
Another flagship store is set to open in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant area in the second half of 2021.
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