OUR HISTORY
True Hospitality is the Independent branch of Eatz Enterprizes
We have a rich history in the hospitality industry - below is our story of where we started,
how we have grown and where we are today
Eatz Enterprises – The Beginning
Darin Amies and Brad Houghton had each managed different independent restaurant concepts across Canada from Alberta to Montreal before they both landed at Westco Restaurants in Calgary, Alberta in 1990. At the time, Westco operated a large number of fast food locations as well as Maxwell Taylors restaurants, Cheese Cake Café, Bakerstreet Grill and two new Moxie’s Restaurants, a brand which would soon become one of the largest 100% Canadian owned concepts in the country.
The two worked together at Westco at a number of locations and through a number of new openings and when the opportunity became available to purchase a franchise of the Moxie’s brand, they were both excited at the opportunity. Just one problem, neither had much money. Over a number of months, a number of meetings and a lot of begging and borrowing, they were able to pool their resources and fund their first store. In November of 1993 they opened Moxie’s at St. Vital Centre in Winnipeg. It was the beginning of a friendship and partnership that has lasted over 30 years and still runs strong today.
“Brad and I were young guys with common goals, both loved the energy of the restaurant business and really didn’t want to, or honestly know how to, do anything else. So what do you do? Build aggressively!” DA.
A lot of long shifts, a lot of days on the road, a lot of motels, a lot of construction, a lot of deadlines, a lof of tough days and a lot of amazing days and from 1993 to 2023, the partners and their team have developed 30 restaurants across Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Texas, Florida, Arizona…..
One of our greatest strengths has always been in attracting, developing and supporting strong leaders….
BH.
Our Evolution
In 2016, the group, led by Paul Randle launched Moxie’s in the United States under the banner Eatz Hospitality
*all years listed are years with company not including any previous hospitality/ restaurant experience*
Eatz Hospitality (Moxie's US Franchisee)
President - Paul Randle 30 years
Vice President - Christien Flamand 28 years
Director of Operations - Drew Smith 15 years
Culinary Director - Steve Chute 26 years
Operating Partner Scottsdale - Alex Parasidis - 20 years
Design/ Marketing - Bonnie Randle - 20 years
Locations:
Moxie’s:
Dallas, Tx (2016)
Houston, Tx (2017)
Miami, Fla (2020)
Southlake, Tx (2020)
Fort Lauderdale, Fla (2023)
Scottsdale, Az (2023)
In 2018 Brad Houghton became sole Franchisee of the Eatz Enterprises Moxie’s locations so Darin Amies could pursue developing some new concepts.
Eatz Enterpizes (Moxie's Canada Franchisee)
President - Brad Houghton 30 years
Vice President - Jeff Stevenson 27 years
Director of Operations - Joey Yallits 27 years
Culinary Director - Brian McPhail 23 years
Regional Manager Ontario - Dennis Williams 15 years
Regional Manger Manitoba - Anton Pradinuk - 28 years
Loacations
Moxie’s:
Polo Park Winnipeg (1996)
Kenaston Winnipeg (2007)
Grande Prairie Alberta (acquired 2011)
London, Ontario (2008)
Newmarket, Ontario (2006)
Fairview, Toronto, On (2007)
Vaughan, On (2008)
Scarborough, On (2006)
University Dr. Toronto, On (2013)
Gloucester, Ottawa (2005)
Kanata, Ontario (2008)
Hunt Club, Ottawa (2010)
Orleans, Ottawa (2011)
Eatz Office Accounting
We have an in house accounting team
Chief Financial Officer - Chris Randle 20 years
Controller - John Shaw - 30 years
Payroll Manager USA | Canada - Patricia Coward - 30 years
Accounts Payable/ Admin - Lisa Mittelstadt - 25 years
Payroll Administrator Canada - Robin Cancilla - 2 years
Senior Accountant - Kristianne Sulit - 5 years
Accountant - Jeff Haines - 26 years
Accountant - Marnie Cantera - 14 years
Accountant - Ivy Cruz - 1 years
Chief Information Officer - Jordan Lariviere - 3 years
True Hospitality is born
Darin Amies having stepped down as Franchisee of Moxie's had the ability to develop and open new concepts. Darin joined with long term leaders at Eatz Chris Manalastas and Jeff Laden officially launched True Hospitality in 2019.
True Hospitality now owns and/or operates 5 Independent restaurants and is the franchisee of Shark Club Winnipeg.
President - Darin Amies 30 years
Vice President - Chris Manalastas 24 years
Culinary Director - Jeff Laden 30 years
Independent Locations:
Junction 59 Roadhouse – Winnipeg (2019)
Cibo Waterfront Cafe – Winnipeg (2014)
James Avenue Pumphouse – Winnipeg (2021)
Bistro 330 – Lasalle, MB (2022)
Dave and LaVerne's Modern Diner (2025)
Franchisee:
Shark Club – Winnipeg (2013)
We love the ability to explore, create and develop new concepts. Our love for sharing great food and dining experiences is our driving force.
We believe that our strongest asset is our people.
We bring a strong combination of operations and financial controls through years of experience. We do our own design and construction of all our new concepts. The restaurant and hospitality business is one that demands attention at every level, every day and we’ve proven that our team can be successful in numerous concepts.
