It’s a bit of an understatement to say that this year has been extremely tough for everyone. Our industry is continually forced to pivoti, and operators are still working to implement operational changes...
READ MOREWe don’t need to tell you that over 10,000 restaurants across Canada have already permanently closed due to the impacts of COVID-19. We don’t need to tell you that at the height of...
READ MOREIt goes without saying that the support of local restaurants is essential at this time. Restaurants Canada has recently launched SupportRestaurants.ca as part of the #RestaurantsAreFamily initiative. The website invites consumers and the...
READ MORERestaurant owners and operators have faced unprecedented challenges this year, with more still to come. 7shifts founder and CEO Jordan Boesch is here to provide data-driven insights into where the foodservice industry is...
READ MOREBy: Hilary Thomson for Dairy Farmers of Ontario It’s an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for the foodservice industry. Restaurants closed for months this spring, and many are...
READ MOREWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada in March, restaurant owners and farmers alike had to quickly adjust to meet the changing needs of Canadian consumers. Many restaurants had to close or pivot strictly...
READ MOREFresh spearheaded vegan and vegetarian cuisine before it was an Insta-worthy millennial trend. This plant-powered frontrunner has a twenty-year history in the Toronto restaurant scene. The owners, Barry Alper, Ruth Tal and Jennifer...
READ MOREIn the pre-COVID world, I used to ask my restaurant judges for Canada’s 100 Best to vote on restaurant quality based on four considerations: the quality of the cooking, wine list, décor and...
READ MOREFrom crowded dance floors and mingling with friends to singing along with a favourite song played by a live band, most of the experiences we associate with nightlife are no longer considered safe...
READ MOREAs we enter into the holiday season, we’re reminded that it’s also time to give back. Food insecurity is one of the biggest issues that we face and as we continue to battle...
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