Shoeless Joe's is a sports-themed restaurant chain located in two provinces in Canada, now part of the Foodtastic group.
The franchise is known for their large locations constantly showing sports entertainment TV channels.
[1][2] The original location was on Eglinton Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, as a local community sports bar.
Investor Fred Lopreiato purchased it within several years, and the first franchised location opened in 1991.
[4] In July 2016, it was reported that the developer Stonebridge was planning to open a Shoeless Joe's restaurant in Peterborough, Canada.