Financing options for Canadian restaurant owners ahead of tough 2021
December 16, 2020
For operators struggling to mitigate the continued financing impacts of COVID-19, debt consultants can provide relief and solutions. Read more about this postFoodservice jobs are being lost at almost double the rate of other industries
November 24, 2020
The data reveals that hospitality and foodservice jobs have been lost at nearly double the rate of those in other industries (62.1 per cent versus the national average of 36.5 per cent). Read more about this postWhy restaurants should consider ISSA’s GBAC STAR accreditation
October 14, 2020
Communicating cleanliness to patrons has never been more important than in this global pandemic. By Tom Nightingale It sounds strange to say it during an ongoing pandemic, but we’re arguably already living in a cleaner world. COVID-19 has brought a renewed focus on cleaning, disinfecting, and infection control and one quantifiable way to show that is through ... Read more about this postCanada announces new rent relief for hard-hit businesses
October 9, 2020
The federal government has announced its intention to introduce new, targeted supports and rent relief to help hard-hit businesses. Read more about this postNeed help kickstarting restaurant operations in light of COVID-19 uncertainty?
September 29, 2020
Reliance Commercial Solutions is committed to helping restaurants make customer comfort, minimizing downtime, and looking out for the bottom line a little bit easier. But how? Read more about this postThe role of data in rebuilding the restaurant industry
June 25, 2020
Harnessing the power of customer data will be imperative for the restaurant industry to rebound post-pandemic, according to Sean Keith of Eagle Eye. Read more about this postPutting the fun back into the restaurant experience
June 8, 2020
Guests are craving the fun and excitement of the in-house restaurant experience they once knew. Can Canadian operators live up to the task? Read more about this postHow to maintain financial health as a restaurant during the pandemic
June 4, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, restaurants around the world will have to make a concerted effort to stay in the pink of financial health. Read more about this post7shifts surveys 1,000 restaurateurs for 2020 restaurant labour management trends study
February 21, 2020
Press Release SASKATOON, Saskatchewan and NEW YORK, NY — 7shifts, the leading labour-management platform for restaurants, just released a comprehensive study covering key insights and statistics about the state of the restaurant labour management industry and where it’s headed. The survey was conducted with over 1,000 restaurant managers, owners, and executives across North America and includes ... Read more about this postSaving Up: The right appliances can keep the high costs of running a kitchen in check
September 27, 2019
By Gregory Furgala, in partnership with Rational Canada Ovens, stoves, grills, planchas, fryers, refrigerators and innumerable small appliances make up a conventional restaurant kitchen. At peak hours they’re running full bore and using a prodigious amount of energy, eating into restaurant owners’ budgets and slim margins. With the exception of wood oven-only restaurants, a steep monthly ... Read more about this postHard Bargain: Third-party delivery may be costly, but restaurateurs can’t afford not to engage with it
September 20, 2019
By Jeff Dover Delivery is the fastest-growing segment in Canada’s foodservice industry. According to Ipsos Foodservice Monitor, delivery foodservice sales were $4.3 billion in Canada in 2018, an increase of 44 per cent over the previous year, with delivery now accounting for 8 per cent of QSR and 6 per cent of FSR meals. In a ... Read more about this postTriple Threat: The top three challenges facing Canadian restaurant owners in 2019
July 25, 2019
By Liz Teordini If you are a professional in Canada’s restaurant and foodservice industry, chances are you’ve got a lot on your mind. While the myriad, everyday worries of running a restaurant are as diverse as the restaurateurs dealing with them, a recent study found that three concerns in particular, sustaining growth, maintaining cash flow and ... Read more about this postWaste Not: Diverting food waste away from landfills can help others and drive profit
June 20, 2019
By Lori Nikkel Remember doing word problems in math class? Here’s one about food waste that will help you understand how it’s currently measured in much of the Canadian food value chain: Jan makes a chocolate cake for a dessert buffet. The cost of ingredients is $22, plus Jan paid an assistant for two hours at ... Read more about this postStarring Role: Energy Star-certified products able to deliver money-saving performance
May 27, 2019
By Kent Waddington Since 1992, Energy Star has been working hard to ensure that products receiving Energy Star certification meet the highest possible energy efficiency standards. The mission is simple: make managing energy as easy as possible, help business owners save utility dollars and protect the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by the United ... Read more about this postHow to navigate the big challenges of institutional foodservice
April 9, 2019
By Doug Radkey Day after day, foodservice providers in hotels, schools, hospitals, convention centres, casinos and other large facilities prepare and serve hundreds, sometimes thousands, of meals to their unique guests. Managing those numbers requires a corresponding volume of human resources, sales data, inventory and multiple menus as well as the support of effective leaders and ... Read more about this post