August 12, 2026 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 summer ...Read more about this post
July 20, 2026 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 to ...Read more about this post
June 16, 2026 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 of staycations,
involving more than ...Read more about this post
June 4, 2026 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 restaurant
Eatertainment ...Read more about this post
June 2, 2026 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 issues ...Read more about this post
May 20, 2026 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 your ...Read more about this post
February 27, 2026 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 all-weather design ...Read more about this post
January 23, 2026 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 ...Read more about this post
January 15, 2026 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 your restaurant ...Read more about this post
December 2, 2025 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.
Infuse the ...Read more about this post
November 10, 2025 By Evelyn Long
As Canadian consumerism shifts, restaurants must keep up with the demand for transparent, sustainable practices and design. The restaurant industry can reassess its energy consumption and food waste management by implementing more sustainable practices, and this can lead to more successful operations with higher customer satisfaction.
Sustainable restaurants: the key to industry success
The world ...Read more about this post
October 9, 2025 By Evelyn Long
Patios can be a desirable addition to your restaurant, creating a new atmosphere for guests to enjoy and helping you to stand out from the competition. Not only is your patio a great way to add revenue by seating more people and turning more tables, but it also offers a potential space for ...Read more about this post
September 10, 2025 By Evelyn Long
Although a restaurant lease can open opportunities for your dining establishment, it may limit your decorating possibilities, preventing you from making some of the more involved changes you envision for your business. However, with a little creativity, you can work around those restrictions to create a restaurant that gets noticed for its décor ...Read more about this post
August 27, 2025 By David Hopkins
The return to the office is well underway; commutes are picking up, and workplaces, especially in Toronto, are steadily filling again. But it’s not just corporate offices seeing a revival; co-working spaces, once severely impacted by COVID-19, are rebounding as well. As workplace models become more dynamic, co-working has proven effective for remote teams ...Read more about this post
August 11, 2025 By Evelyn Long
Creating an inclusive restaurant goes beyond legal checklists. It’s about fostering a space where everyone can dine comfortably and independently, regardless of physical ability. In Canada, accessibility is increasingly recognized as a vital part of the customer experience, going well beyond compliance. Whether you’re running a fine dining establishment or a neighbourhood café, ...Read more about this post
