A Chronological History of Jungle Jim's
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1991
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Founded Torbay Road, St. John's | |
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1991-1995
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Expands across Newfoundland | |
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1995
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"Swings On In" to New Brunswick, opening in Dieppe | |
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1998
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Franchise purchased by Safari EATertainment Inc., a partnership of three Jungle Franchisees | |
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1999-2001
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Completes expansion across Newfoundland | |
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2002
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Announces plans to grow from 12 to 25 locations in Atlantic Canada over 5 years | |
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2002
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Opens in Saint John, Moncton & Oromocto, New Brunswick, and Truro, Nova Scotia | |
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2002
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Named Atlantic Canada's first HOT CONCEPT by FOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY MAGAZINE | |
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2003
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Opens in Amherst, Halifax and New Minas, two years ahead in Atlantic expansion plan | |
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2003
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Named to the TOP 101 COMPANIES OF ATLANTIC CANADA | |
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2003
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Ranked #19 among ATLANTIC CANADA'S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES | |
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2003
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Nominated as FINALIST - ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR CATEGORY in national restaurant PINNACLE AWARDS | |
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2003
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Wins SEEKER BUSINESS WEB AWARD | |
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2004
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Expands to 22 locations with new Jungles at Yarmouth and Stellarton, Nova Scotia. | |
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2004
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Launches first annual Guest Appreciation Night, raising $10,000 for Big Brothers & Big Sisters. | |
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2004
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Launches first annual "Jungle Tour", rewarding Guests for visiting multiple Jungles. | |
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2005
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Opens first location in Alberta at the West Edmonton Mall. | |
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2005
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Plans further expansion in Maritimes. | |
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2005
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Launches first "bundled meal" program with 3-Course Winter Meal Deal. | |
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2006
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Introduces All You Can Eat Wing Nite in the Maritimes. | |
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2006
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Opens second location in Alberta at Sherwood Park. | |
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2008
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Acquired trademarks for Jungle Jim's in United States. Opening first US Jungle Jim's WILLIAMSBURG VA Spring 2009 | |
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2008
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Opened Jungle Jim's in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador | |
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2008
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Jungle Jim's introduces its NEW "Slim Jim" Menu. | |
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2009
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Opens first U.S. Jungle Jim's in Williamsburg, VA. |