Scrambles

For Leslie Meldrum, operating a quaint, family-owned restaurant where everyone she knows could sit down for breakfast or lunch was a long-standing dream. This is why she focused on getting hands-on experience in the restaurant business, starting at a young age. “When I was still in high school, I started working at a truck stop diner, which was my first foray into the restaurant scene,” says Leslie. “I loved it so much, I decided to focus on making a name for myself in this business.”

At the young age of 19, while working at a Pizza Pizza, she got an offer she couldn't refuse. “They offered me a franchise, which was an excellent way for me to become familiar with managing a restaurant,” says Leslie. “I said ‘yes’ and worked there for close to five years, then left, looking for other experiences. I worked in many different styles of restaurants for a while, gathering experience and getting familiar with different cuisines. Then, one day in 2003, I stumbled upon Scrambles, here in Ajax, and I loved it right away, so I bought it that year.”