Franworks Group

Franworks Group
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFood service
GenrePremium casual
Founded2000 (2000), in Calgary, Alberta
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Number of locations
96 (2023)
Areas served
Canada
United States
ProductsFood and drink
ParentRecipe Unlimited
DivisionsOriginal Joe's
Elephant & Castle
State & Main
Blanco Cantina
Añejo Restaurant
Websitefranworks.com

Franworks Group of Companies (also called “Franworks”) is a Calgary, Alberta based company which owns and operates restaurant concepts in Canada and the United States. They began in 2000 and shifted their focus to restaurants in 2002. In 2016, Recipe Unlimited acquired a majority stake in their restaurant brands. As of 2022, the company has roughly 100 restaurants and five restaurant brands in two countries: Original Joe’s, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Añejo Restaurant and Blanco Cantina.