If you grew up in Ontario, there's a slim chance you haven't been to Mandarin. After selling it, James caught wind of a small restaurant in Brampton for sale called Mandarin (sound familiar?) Against all odds, the chain managed to survive the pandemic unscathed and now operates over 30 locations across Ontario. The average Mandarin restaurant size ranges from 12,000 to 15,000 square feet, and provides seating for 300 to 500 diners. Each location also employs approximately 100 people, meaning in total, the company employs well over 3,000 people in Ontario.