Tag: operators
Operators meet demand for experiential dining to find success moving forward
By Tate Bastien, Rick Brown, and Vince Sgabellone
Last year was a dramatic one in Canadian retail. The post-pandemic, pent-up demand for experiences (e.g., travel,...
Government supports change for upcoming patio season
With summer right around the corner, many operators have patio planning in full swing. During the pandemic, patio dining became a lifeline for many...
Operators are finding ways to address the labour shortage
From advanced tech to progressive approaches to workplace culture, operators are finding cutting-edge ways to address the labour shortage. For many operators, the end...
Dessert demand continues to grow across Canadian foodservice
Shifts in ordering behaviour over the last three years have re-shaped both customers’ and operators’ relationship with sweet treats.
Looking at data for the 12...
A&W CEO draws on a proud tradition of changing with the...
Susan Senecal, CEO, A&W Canada, understands the power of continuity. Since the company was established in 1965, there have been countless changes and relationship-building...
Restaurants Canada Announces New Chair of the Board
TORONTO — Restaurants Canada has elected Mike Yasinski, president of Rally Social Room, as its new Chair of the Board of Directors at its...
CaféTO Program Registration Open
TORONTO — Registration for Toronto’s CaféTO program for 2022 is now open for restaurants looking to expand their patio space into curb lanes and...
When It Comes to Equipment, The Rules of Engagement Have Changed
In a game-changing year for the industry, with many operators having to re-think their entire approach to equipment investments. The loss of dine-in revenues,...
Top-5 Beverage-Alcohol Trends For 2022
Almost two years of challenge and uncertainty amid the pandemic has re-shaped the dining industry and up-ended what consumers want and expect from their...
Minimum-Wage Hike in 2022 Worries Canada’s Foodservice-and-Hospitality Industry
By Nicole Di Tomasso
TORONTO — Foodservice and hospitality businesses across Canada are worried about the minimum-wage hikes scheduled to take effect in 2022 as...
