By Evelyn Long Hotter seasonal temperatures can pose great environmental and business challenges for restaurant operators – from a hotter-than-average dining room to humidity on the patio and heat stress for your kitchen team. But green design combined with proactive wellness policies can keep your restaurant cool, your team healthy, and your reputation strong from […]
By Evelyn Long In recent years, more restaurant operators across Canada have started looking beyond aesthetics and focusing on how environments affect emotional comfort. That shift has brought more attention to trauma-informed design, which looks at how physical spaces can increase or reduce stress. When guests feel physically and emotionally safe, they are more likely […]
This time of year brings brighter days, new ideas, and fresh flavours. Our Spring/Summer issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News magazine looks ahead to increased traffic, shifting dining habits, and strategic ways that restaurant operators can continue to thrive throughout the season. As the weather warms up, operators need to prepare for a summer […]
More and more diners are seeking immersive, memorable experiences from restaurants, and eatertainment is one way that consumers can find what they are looking for. While game-based locations may have led the charge, sports outlets featuring golf, bowling, pickleball, and more are popping up to compete in the eatertainment space. RELATED: Adding eatertainment to your […]
As restaurateurs prepare for busy patios and increased walk-ins, they are also navigating seasonal turnover and hot conditions, as they work to manage operations successfully. From equipment overload to staff turnover, operators have to plan ahead, stay organized, and be ready to pivot as issues arise throughout the summer. Here are some of the summer […]
By Evelyn Long Warm weather in Canada typically feels so scarce throughout the year, so when it arrives, we rush to spend as much time in the heat as possible. For restaurants, this can mean seeing more business from both locals and tourists, packed patios, and seasonal menus to help draw in a crowd. Is […]
By Evelyn Long As our seasons change, and Canada experiences extreme weather swings from freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall to hot, humid summers, these shifts can affect restaurant profitability, especially in outdoor dining areas. Effective restaurant design can help you prepare and address seasonal concerns, keeping your restaurant operational and profitable all year long. Why […]
Dining out should be enjoyable, but customers now often find themselves shouting across the table just to hold a conversation. The clatter of dishes, competing conversations, and background music blend into an overwhelming wall of sound that turns what should be a relaxing meal into an exhausting experience. As restaurants prioritize modern aesthetics, many of them […]
By Evelyn Long Making changes to your restaurant this year provides the opportunity to improve efficiency and keep people coming back for more. It is easy to waste time in the kitchen or on the dining floor, but streamlining operations ensures everything runs smoothly and keeps customers happy. Here are a few suggestions for modifying […]
By Evelyn Long Winter comes with shorter days, cold temperatures, and the urge to stay at home. Seasonal traffic might seem to slow for restaurants, but with strategic planning and creativity, you can give people a reason to brave the cold and come in to experience a warm atmosphere that will have diners coming back. […]
