We’re now about two months into efforts to adhere to mandates and advice from government officials to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Provinces are beginning to plan what the next wave of a “new...
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It’s no surprise that restaurants are fighting an uphill battle right now in the midst of COVID-19. And while there are new supports in place for them, such as government loans and wage...
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My last week of dining out was a good one. It started on Sunday, in Toronto, with an inspired omakase at the bar at Skippa, where itamae Ian Robinson was pushing the envelope,...
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To say these are unprecedented times for the Canadian foodservice industry feels like an understatement. Just a few months ago, it was expected that the foodservice industry would grow to nearly $100 billion...
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In this time of uncertainty, restaurants are dealing with a number of challenges. From operational adjustments to ensure safe delivery to effective communication and labour costs, restaurants should look to technological tools to...
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On March 11th, the NBA made the decision to suspend its season, and the NHL and MLS quickly followed. This meant no more games, events, or shows at Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field and...
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While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the Canadian foodservice industry, the foodservice industry is responding with resilience. Across the board, Restaurants Canada estimates that 800,000 foodservice jobs have already been lost due...
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As restaurants across Canada adapt to the ‘new normal’, adjusting their operations and menus, it inspiring though also, unsurprising, to see the resilience in our industry. The foodservice industry is often asked to...
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As regulations and rules for restaurants change and evolve as more news is released during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media has become one of the best ways to maintain contact with your customers....
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According to Restaurants Canada, the restaurant industry has reported a decrease in profit by an estimated $20 billion for the second quarter of 2020 and that up to 18% of Canadian restaurants will...
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