A B L O O M I N G Meet the family behind Tillsonburg Garden Gate SUCCESS
L ike many teenagers before him, Matthew Fenn took his first tentative steps in the world of work via the fast-food industry. “My first job was right over there,” he says proudly, gesturing toward the McDonald’s restau- rant on Simcoe Street. “By the time I was 16, I’d even worked my way up to swing manager.” Now in his forties, it’s been a long time since Matt has made milkshakes or sold French fries. Still, he says those first few years of restaurant experience were in- valuable. “Working at McDonald’s was fun, actually. Since the majority of customers were high school students, I got to make money and see my friends at the same time,” he says. “It was great.” Inspired by the thought of someday becoming his own boss, Matt chose to study business at Connestoga College. It was then that he met his future wife and business partner, Linda. “I had worked part-time at a
Matthew and Linda Fenn with their childen Thea (left) and Johnny (right). Originally from Aylmer, Matthew has grown Tillsonburg Garden Gate into a thriving family business.
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