our story
HEY FOOD LOVERS!
CHAR'D began as a bold idea between a father and son duo, Nick and Shaz, who believed great flavour could bring people together -- even in uncertain times. On November 25th, 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, they opened the doors to CHAR'D Grill in Mississauga. The concept was simple but powerful: globally inspired signature sauces paired with your choice of grilled protein.
The response? Instant love. Customers couldn't get enough of the flavour. The sauces stole the show -- and soon people weren't just asking for a meal, they were asking for a bottle.
Fast forward to today, and CHAR'D has evolved from a local grill into a flavour-first sauce brand. Our top sauces - Sweet Seoul, Zanzibar Zing, and Lisbon Heat -- are now bottled, sold online, and stocked in grocery stores across Ontario. Every bottle still carries the same passion, global inspiration, and CHAR'D flavour that started it all.
Our Milestones
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CHAR'D Grill Was Born
November 25th 2020
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Father and son team Nick & Shaz open their first quick-serve resturuant in Mississauga, Ontario - mid-pandemic. The Focus: bold, global flavours paired with grilled proteins.
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The Sauces Steal the Show
2021
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Customers begin asking to take the sauces home. "What's in that?" becomes a daily question. CHAR'D realizes they're onto something special.
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From Kitchen to Bottle
2022
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The top three sauces - Sweet Seoul, Zanzibar Zing, and Lisbon Heat - are bottled for the first time in a certified production facility.
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Retail Expansion Begins
2023
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CHAR'D sauces hit the shelves in local grocery stores across Ontario, starting with 5 stores and quickly growing to 20+ retail locations.
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CHAR'D Bistro Opens in Oakville
2025
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A new quick-serve spot with a twist - a full menu built around CHAR'D's signature sauces. Now offering everything from breakfast to different daily specials.
