Earls Kitchen + Bar is a Canadian-based premium casual dining chain that operates a total of 70 restaurants in Canada and the United States.

The Earls chain has utilized chicken raised cage-free, and sustainable seafood vetted by Ocean Wise and the Marine Stewardship Council.

While Canadian suppliers were used for the trial, Earls stated that there were not enough suitable farms to meet the required demand across their entire chain.

Following the announcement, Earls faced criticism from government officials for its decision to stop using domestic beef; Rob McNabb, head of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, criticized the implication that Canadian cattle producers were not working towards humane cattle raising practices, and stated that they were "second to none in ensuring the welfare of their animals".

The Earls company stated that it would use a Canadian supplier if it met these standards while meeting its supply demands,[9][10] but on May 5, 2016, the chain decided to reverse its decision entirely.