Tag: CRFA
A&W’s Susan Senecal Appointed CRFA Chair
TORONTO — Susan Senecal, chief marketing officer of A&W Food Services, was named chair of the CRFA at the association’s annual general meeting, which...
Research Finds Alarmingly High Sodium Levels in Restaurant Food
TORONTO — Sodium content in Canadian restaurant foods is “alarmingly high,” and a population-wide sodium-reduction strategy is needed, according to new research from the...
PST to be Reinstated in B.C. in April
VICTORIA — The B.C. foodservice industry is anticipating April 1, when Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will replace the province’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), essentially...
Canadian Restaurateurs Optimistic About Economy
TORONTO — The majority of Canadian restaurant operators expect to maintain or increase their staffing levels, according to the Restaurant Outlook Survey, for Q4,...
New B.C. Food, Drink and Lodging Expo to Launch in October
VANCOUVER — Industry heavyweights have joined to launch a new show that will bring together the foodservice and hospitality industry in a one-stop shop....
Hudak Pledges To End LCBO Monopoly In Ontario
TORONTO — Tim Hudak, leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party, has re-opened the debate on privatizing liquor sales, arguing that it’s time to “end...
CRFA Takes Industry Issues To Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — More than 140 politicians and restaurant owners joined to discuss the state of the restaurant industry at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices...
CRFA: Restaurant Sales to Grow 4.1 Per cent Annually
TORONTO — Restaurant sales in Canada are predicted to grow an average of 4.1 per cent over the next five years, from $52.9 billion...
Alberta Foodservice Expo Returns
EDMONTON — The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA ) is gearing up to host its annual Alberta Foodservice Expo, which will run from...
CRFA and NRA to Launch Conserve Initiative in Canada
TORONTO — The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) have partnered to launch a Canadian version of the...