UPGC was officially established on April 20, 1999. As a result of the overwhelming success of both the original KFC National Purchasing Co-operative in the US and Canada and the need to focus on the supply system as a whole, the unification of two existing purchasing entities, “Food Service Purchasing of Canada” and Tricon’s “Supply Chain Management,” became a reality.

The new group would aptly be called Unified Purchasing Group of Canada Inc. and would be run as a not for profit cooperative owned by and managed on behalf of the franchisees. 

This new organization encompasses the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands and includes all KFC, Pizza Hut, Wing Street and Taco Bell franchised and licensed restaurants across Canada.

By embracing the best practices of both former entities, consolidating purchasing volumes and establishing clear, open lines of communication with all involved parties, UPGC has established itself as a company that is united in the common goal of driving value for our shareholders.