Holiday Ideas

  • Yes, restaurant owners, there are gift card laws in Canada

    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 ...
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  • Promote your restaurant by getting involved with your community

    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 ...
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  • Nine ideas to decorate your restaurant for the holidays

    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 ...
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  • Boost your business with seven attractive Valentine’s Day promotional ideas

    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 ...
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