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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Corrin was born in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]] in 1982. He attended [[St. John's-Ravenscourt School]] and the [[University of Western Ontario]] where he graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://iveybusinessreview.ca/5651/interview-matthew-corrin/|title=INTERVIEW: MATTHEW CORRIN|work=Ivey Business Review|date=27 April 2017|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.westernu.ca/assets/pdf/alumni-gazette/Fall-2015.pdf|title=Alumni Gazette|work=Western Alumni magazine|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> |
Corrin was born in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]] in 1982. He attended [[St. John's-Ravenscourt School]] and the [[University of Western Ontario]] where he graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://iveybusinessreview.ca/5651/interview-matthew-corrin/|title=INTERVIEW: MATTHEW CORRIN|work=Ivey Business Review|date=27 April 2017|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.westernu.ca/assets/pdf/alumni-gazette/Fall-2015.pdf|title=Alumni Gazette|work=Western Alumni magazine|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Corrin worked in [[New York City]] for fashion designer [[Oscar de la Renta]] when he came across the fresh delis and wanted to create his own fresh food business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freshii.com/ca/en-ca/about|title=About - Freshii|work=Freshii|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> In 2005, he started [[Freshii]] with the first location opening in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/deniselyohn/2016/04/20/fast-food-for-millennials-by-millennials/?sh=54284c2f1d54|title=Fast Food For Millennials By Millennials|work=Forbes|date=20 April 2016|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> |
Corrin worked in [[New York City]] for fashion designer [[Oscar de la Renta]] when he came across the fresh delis and wanted to create his own fresh food business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freshii.com/ca/en-ca/about|title=About - Freshii|work=Freshii|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> In 2005, he started [[Freshii]] with the first location opening in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/deniselyohn/2016/04/20/fast-food-for-millennials-by-millennials/?sh=54284c2f1d54|title=Fast Food For Millennials By Millennials|work=Forbes|date=20 April 2016|access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:09, 28 April 2024
Matthew Corrin | |
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| Born | 1982 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario (BA) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founding Freshii |
| Spouse | Kate Danson |
| Children | 2 |
Matthew Corrin (born 1982) is a Canadian businessman.[1] He is the founder, chairman and former CEO of Freshii.[2][3]
Early life
Corrin was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1982. He attended St. John's-Ravenscourt School and the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[4][5]
Career
Corrin worked in New York City for fashion designer Oscar de la Renta when he came across the fresh delis and wanted to create his own fresh food business.[6] In 2005, he started Freshii with the first location opening in Toronto, Ontario.[7]
In 2022, Corrin stepped down as CEO of Freshii to focus on a new venture, Percy, which outsources cashiers at restaurants via videoconferencing.[8]
References
- ^ "FRESHII Prince of Tuxedo". Winnipeg Free Press. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Fall of the romaine empire: Who's to blame for Freshii's wilting fortunes?". The Globe and Mail. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Matthew Corrin, Freshii: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: MATTHEW CORRIN". Ivey Business Review. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Alumni Gazette" (PDF). Western Alumni magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "About - Freshii". Freshii. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Fast Food For Millennials By Millennials". Forbes. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Freshii's 'virtual cashiers' make $3.75 an hour and have been called 'outrageous' — now the chain's founder wants to go global". Toronto Star. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2022-07-08.