Pizza Hut Canada and Startup Canada Join Forces in Three-Year Partnership to Support Entrepreneurs with $300,000 in Cash Grants through Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program #CanadaFinance

Ottawa, is, April 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Pizza Hut Canada is excited to announce a three-year partnership with nonprofit entrepreneurship organization Startup Canada to create greater opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs. The partnership is supported by Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program, which is entering its 5^th year of removing barriers and fostering employability in the communities served by Pizza Hut. During the partnership, Pizza Hut and Startup Canada will distribute $300,000 in cash grants and valuable educational resources to empower early-stage entrepreneurs across the country.

In this exciting new partnership, Pizza Hut will become the Co-Presenting Partner of The Startup Canada Tour, helping to bring valuable educational resources and networking opportunities to support entrepreneurs nationwide. Given the current economic landscape, the two organizations understand that it is vital for Canadian entrepreneurs to navigate obstacles and overcome challenges on their path to success.

Over the next three years, Startup Canada and Pizza Hut will join forces to offer:

• The Startup Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competitions—offering game-changing business coaching and a total of $300,000 in cash grants to fuel the success of Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurs.

• Educational custom workshops designed to help entrepreneurs navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities.

• Significant enhancements to Startup Canada’s Business Owner’s Toolbox “Powered By” Pizza Hut Equal Slice – a hub of essential educational modules and resources to help entrepreneurs grow and succeed.

“At Startup Canada, we are unwavering in our mission to empower every early-stage entrepreneur in the country. Through this game-changing collaboration with Pizza Hut, we are not just opening doors – we are tearing down the systemic barriers that have held too many back for too long,” says Kayla IsabelleCEO of Startup Canada. “In times of economic uncertainty, bold action is critical. Integrating Equal Slice into our programming isn’t just important – it’s urgent. We are driving real change by not only dismantling obstacles but actively forging new pathways, arming entrepreneurs with easy-to-access funding, tools, resources and support they need not just to survive, but to dominate and redefine the future of Canadian business.”

“Entrepreneurship is at the heart of Pizza Hut’s story. What started 63 years ago as two brothers with a dream has grown into a globally recognized brand, powered by a strong network of passionate franchise partners,” says Daniel Meynen, General Manager of Pizza Hut Canada. “In Canadaour 640 and growing Pizza Hut locations are more than just restaurants—they are thriving businesses owned by local entrepreneurs and families who create jobs and give back to their communities. By partnering with Startup Canada through the Equal Slice Program, we’re expanding our impact and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with the resources, funding and support they need to succeed.”