Celebrating 16 Consecutive Years of Recognition

VANCOUVER, B.C. (May 15, 2026) – White Spot Hospitality has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 16^th consecutive year, maintaining its Platinum Club status and marking another milestone for one of British Columbia’s most iconic restaurant companies.

For nearly 100 years, White Spot has been serving more than great burgers and fries. From family dinners and first Pirate Paks to quick lunches, road trip stops, airport departures and milestone celebrations, White Spot and Triple O’s have become a familiar part of everyday life for generations of Canadians.

Today, White Spot Hospitality continues to evolve while staying true to what made it a household name in the first place: great tasting food, warm hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

“This recognition speaks to the consistency of our leadership, the strength of our teams, and the culture we’ve built across the organization,” said Denise Buchanan, Vice President of People & Training. ​“Our people continue to be the driving force behind a business that has remained resilient, values-led and guest-focused for generations.” 

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program recognizes Canadian-owned businesses for excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, governance and financial performance.

Since 1928, when founder Nat Bailey first began building White Spot’s tradition of giving back to children and families in British Columbia, the community has remained at the heart of the business. Today, nearly a century later, White Spot Hospitality continues that legacy through ongoing charitable partnerships and community investment across the province and beyond, reflecting a long-standing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, a key pillar of Canada’s Best Managed Companies criteria.

That commitment is brought to life through initiatives that connect guests, teams, and communities in meaningful ways. Pirate Pak Day in support of Zajac Ranch for Children remains a signature annual event, helping lifetime fundraising surpass $1 million to date, while this year’s efforts also included $60,000 raised in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC’s 60^th anniversary.

“As we look ahead to our 100^th anniversary, we remain focused on disciplined growth, strong governance, and a values-driven culture across White Spot and Triple O’s. At the centre of it all is our people, enabling us to consistently serve delicious food and create experiences guests love for generations to come,” said Trent Carroll, President of White Spot Limited.

About Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is a national benchmark of excellence recognizing Canadian-owned and managed businesses that demonstrate strong leadership, strategy, and operational performance through a rigorous, independent evaluation process established in 1993. Winners are recognized for sustained management excellence and are awarded across multiple levels based on continued performance and commitment to best practices. For more information, visit Best Managed Companies.

About White Spot Hospitality

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, White Spot is Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain. Founded in 1928, when Nat Bailey launched Canada’s first drive-in restaurant at Granville and 67^th, the 97-year-young chain serves more than 17 million guests annually at 125 White Spot and Triple O’s restaurants located throughout B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Asia. Bailey’s original vision was to build a restaurant that served the highest-quality, unique-tasting food, and White Spot remains committed to continuing this tradition in every meal. White Spot Hospitality is proud to be recognized with the platinum status designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is one of Canada’s top 150 iconic brands, as awarded by Interbrand Canada, has been awarded a gold medal for excellence in franchising by the Canadian Franchise Association, and is one of B.C.’s Most Loved Brands as recognized by Ipsos. | whitespot​.ca tripleos​.ca