To understand Restaurants Canada’s 2022-26 Foodservice Industry Forecast, we connected with Chris Elliott, economic visionary (and resident “metalhead”) to dig a little deeper into what lies ahead for Canada’s foodservice industry. Let’s start...
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In September 2021, the amount of unfilled foodservice sector jobs in Canada grew to nearly 200,000 vacancies. MENU reached out to Restaurants Canada’s Senior Economist Chris Elliott for a conversation on his thoughts...
READ MOREWhat does it truly mean to give thanks? And how are we best able to show appreciation for our good fortune? It doesn’t necessarily take a grand gesture. It can be as simple...
READ MOREThe essence of Canadian cities has long been in the life, vibrancy, and diversity of their restaurants and bars. Regrettably, “We are closed” signs have increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. A drastic...
READ MOREBest described as a classic Ontario general store, the Mariposa Market has been a staple in downtown Orillia for over 35 years. Opened in 1987 by Bob Willsey, the family-owned and operated Mariposa...
READ MOREPaddington’s Pump Restaurant is located in the historic and picturesque St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, Ontario, and is the Market’s only full-service, sit-down restaurant. Now owned by brother and sister duo Effie and...
READ MOREIn a crisis, survival is the goal. We trim expenses to the bone, and streamline into the most efficient and agile versions of ourselves. But there are some aspects of foodservice that are...
READ MOREThe Bull and Barrel Pub has been a Barrie, Ontario institution for 26 years. With traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and domestic beers, Bull and Barrel Pub welcomes loyal...
READ MOREConcentrated in Nelson and Kelowna, British Columbia, the Black Sheep Restaurant Group was founded by owner Brad Fileul in 2013. The group includes three concepts: Cantina Del Centro (which has two locations), Yum...
READ MOREIncreasing consumer demand for visible information displays and endorsements of environmentally sustainable processes in the foodservice industry is a great opportunity to boost business success, and should capture the attention of restaurateurs. Responses...
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