The beginnings of the Grenadier Group found their inspiration in the entrepreneurial vision of John Caragianakos who in 1981 took over the fledging Grenadier Restaurant and orchestrated a swift operational and financial turnaround.

The entrepreneurial spirit and the success of the Grenadier Restaurant led to other concessions located in the Park and then along the Western Beaches as a result of efficient food service and sound business practices leading to Grenadier fulfilling its obligations as a responsible partner to the City of Toronto. Our sterling relationship with the City of Toronto has resulted in four consecutive lease extensions at the restaurant in High Park, with the opportunity to operate the Grenadier Restaurant to the year 2016. Based on its success in turning around a financially and operationally troubled restaurant, the City awarded a tender to the Group in 1991 to take over operations for the other concessions in the Park. Almost concurrently, Grenadier was awarded continuing concessions at Sunnyside to establish and provide long term stable management of the area.

Not withstanding the confidence which the City of Toronto has placed in Grenadier and the financial opportunities which it has generated, Grenadier, while remaining true to its core business and values, has transitioned into a full service catering and entertainment business.