Tag: Coronavirus
Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet Offer Support for Frontline Workers
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet are supporting frontline workers most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by offering half-price meals.
The promotion started...
U.S. Foodservice Distributors Project $24-billion Loss Due to COVID-19
MCLEAN, Va. —The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) projects the American distribution industry will lose $24 billion over the next three months as the...
U.S. Travel Industry Sends Letter to Congress Requesting Additional Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ Last Friday, more than 6,000 travel industry and related organizations sent a joint letter to congressional leadership requesting aggressive and immediate...
Online Staff Service Shifts Focus from Hospitality to Other Industries
TORONTO ─ Staffy, an on-demand marketplace with 30,000 skilled hourly workers, is shifting its focus during this COVID-19 crisis from hospitality to a range...
Companies Respond to Plea from Foods Banks
OTTAWA — Companies around the country are stepping up and helping food banks after a nationwide plea for support.
The SAQ (Quebec’s government-owned liquor retailer)...
Second Cup Introduces Measures to Support Franchisees
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Second Cup Ltd. has announced new measures to support franchisees across Canada during the COVID-19 outbreak.
“Our most-important priority remains protecting...
Delivery Fees Waived in Wake of COVID-19
TORONTO — Companies across the foodservice industry are waiving delivery and commission fees in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many third-party aggregators, such as...
COVID-19 Increasingly Impacting Canadians’ Behaviours and Financial Outlook
VANCOUVER — The magnitude of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on daily life has left many Canadians reeling.
Based on recent data from the...
Mandarin to Shutdown Buffet Experience Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
TORONTO — Mandarin Restaurant has elected to halt all dine-in services due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a letter posted to the company’s social-media accounts, James...
COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Foodservice Industry
TORONTO — As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, the foodservice industry is seeing precautions taken across the board.
Starbucks,...