September 4, 2012 Yes, restaurant owners, there are gift card laws in Canada
By Chad Finkelstein
September 4, 2012 Many restaurants have discovered the marketing benefits of gift cards, however the laws pertaining to the sale of gift cards varies by province. Gift card terms and conditions need to be considered on a province-by-province basis, with particular attention paid to expiry ...Read more about this post
November 28, 2011 Eight steps to promoting your business by getting involved with your community
By Diane Chiasson
November 28, 2011 As the holidays rapidly approach, people begin to get into the giving spirit. Now is the perfect time to for your restaurant to get into that spirit as well by offering to help fundraise for your local community.
This is a ...Read more about this post
October 12, 2011 By Diane Chiasson
The holidays are just around the corner, and this time of year is about fun, good cheer, getting together with friends and celebrating. As a restaurant operator, it’s time to start thinking about how you can make your restaurant or foodservice operation a fun and festive place to be. When Christmas decorations go ...Read more about this post
January 31, 2011 By Diane Chiasson It is a well-known fact that Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants and foodservice operations. This holiday gives restaurant owners and operators another opportunity to increase their traffic.
Diane Chiasson, FCSI, president of Chiasson Consultants Inc., a restaurant and foodservice consulting firm in Toronto offers some advice ...Read more about this post