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Past editions:
Sweet and savoury winter treats are trending on menus
November 29, 2022
Restaurant staffing tips for the holiday season
November 22, 2022
What is your restaurant missing to get to the next level?
November 15, 2022
Trend Watch: Miso cocktails, huitlacoche, prickly ash
November 8, 2022
November food holidays: from nachos to French toast
November 1, 2022
Beyond accessibility: universal restaurant design is essential
October 25, 2022
How to make your customers feel like family
October 18, 2022
What are customer profiles and why should you build them?
October 11, 2022
How allergen-friendly is your restaurant?
October 4, 2022
Use marketing materials for your restaurant design to stand out
September 27, 2022
Trend watch: Ssamjang, daisy buttons, banana ketchup
September 20, 2022
How to use design to make your restaurant atmosphere stand out
September 13, 2022
The Summer 2022 issue of CRFN magazine is out now!
September 7, 2022
The fall flavours that could define the season in 2022
August 30, 2022
How restaurants can create community with nonprofits
August 23, 2022
Why you should solicit more online reviews (and how to do it)
August 16, 2022
Where on Canadian menus are the biggest price increases being seen?
August 9, 2022
Restaurant design to appeal to the post-pandemic consumer
August 2, 2022
How to nail your summer menu, August food holidays, and more
July 26, 2022
Canadian foodservice started 2022 better than expected, but economy is cause for concern
July 19, 2022
Perfecting a patio, loyalty mistakes to avoid, and more
July 12, 2022
5 food holidays to mark in July, from fried chicken to tequila
July 5, 2022
Bika: Honouring Turkish roots with sustainable farming, local values
June 28, 2022
What is Canada’s most wanted menu in mid-2022?
June 21, 2022
Concepts to Watch: La Cubana, Goodfellas, Dineen Coffee
June 14, 2022
Restaurant sales have exceeded pre-pandemic for the first time
June 7, 2022
Guess who’s coming to dinner? (Plus breakfast and lunch)
May 31, 2022
Why creating a story with your menu makes a difference
May 25, 2022
Canadian foodservice’s midterm report: how have trends shifted?
May 17, 2022
State of the industry, solving the labour crisis & more
May 10, 2022
Restaurant automation must cater to the customer
May 3, 2022
The food industry is building a new home in the metaverse
April 26, 2022
Why fusion cuisine is both a privilege & a predicament
April 19, 2022
Budget 2022 leaves restaurants hungry for more, say industry groups
April 12, 2022
Concept Watch, soaring gas prices hit restaurants, and more
April 5, 2022
Canadian culinary’s bright future: An interview with the chair of the Culinary Federation’s board of directors
March 29, 2022
How Canadian foodservice is stepping up to support Ukraine
March 22, 2022
Building for success with your restaurant patio this spring
March 15, 2022
Ontario may be done with proof of vaccination, but not all restaurants are
March 8, 2022
Why menu refinement has become the name of the game
March 1, 2022
What’s next for Ontario restaurants at full capacity?
February 23, 2022
Ontario lifting capacity limits and vaccine mandate for restaurants
February 15, 2022
Diner demand rebounding, dispelling plant-based myths, and more
February 8, 2022
The value of pop-ups, the power of reporting functions, and more
February 1, 2022
Ontario set to reopen, emergency workers requested, and more
January 25, 2022
How tech can reduce disruptions, menu trend watch, and more
January 18, 2022
Our 2021 content in review, dining room closures, and more
January 11, 2022
2021
Sustainable apps, new restrictions, branding, and more
December 14, 2021
Tackling staffing challenges, tech integration, branding, and more
December 7, 2021
Winter indoor dining, recognizing women in foodservice & more
November 30, 2021
The importance of TikTok for restaurants: the clock is ticking
November 16, 2021
Capitalizing on consumers’ growing confidence
November 2, 2021
The Fall 2021 CRFN digital issue is out now! Plus vaccine passports pushback and more
October 19, 2021
The labour question, an optimistic recovery outlook, and more
October 5, 2021
Instagram’s importance, new Alberta restrictions, and more
September 21, 2021
Lessons learned, loyalty programs, menu trends, and more
September 8, 2021
Female empowerment in foodservice, vaccine passports, and more
August 24, 2021
The hiring dilemma & the vaccine question
August 10, 2021
360-degree dining & the new climate of guest impulse
July 27, 2021
Ontario’s devastating dining shutdown finally ending
July 13, 2021
Being a tech-savvy restaurant means knowing when to say no
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 can ultimately offer opportunities for restaurateurs
June 29, 2021
What diners are looking for in patios this summer
June 15, 2021
Interview: Making bold decisions in tough times
June 1, 2021
Complimentary ORHMA membership offer from MediaEdge Communications
May 18, 2021
Translating local food markets for an online world
May 4, 2021
Being memorable is key to restaurant branding during COVID-19
April 27, 2021
Contactless solutions are a win-win for consumers & businesses
April 20, 2021
Strength, resilience & creativity: How foodservice operators have thrived in the pandemic
April 6, 2021
Restaurant Branding During COVID-19: Connecting with your community
March 23, 2021
The dichotomy of third-party delivery services
March 10, 2021
Restaurant insurance is a complex issue in a pandemic
February 24, 2021
Analyzing common operating mistakes and how to fix them
February 8, 2021
If your team falls apart: mental health & addiction in foodservice
January 26, 2021
What to expect in Canadian foodservice in 2021
January 12, 2021
2020
Digitizing customer loyalty as in-person experience wanes
December 22, 2020
Restaurants can learn from the pizza delivery model
December 10, 2020
Utilizing digital workplaces in a changing world
November 26, 2020
CRFN’s expanded Fall 2020 issue is available now
November 12, 2020
The rise of ghost kitchens in the age of COVID-19
October 29, 2020
Restaurants must be bold now that summer is gone
October 15, 2020
5 tips for the best customer experience during COVID-19
October 5, 2020
Compassion and contingency are vital during COVID-19
September 24, 2020
Restaurant menu trends to watch in September 2020
September 18, 2020
Kraft Heinz Canada quick to adjust during COVID
August 25, 2020
Can drive-thrus and social distancing mix?
July 29, 2020
Social media and Canada’s plant-based food scene
July 20, 2020
COVID stories from St. Louis Bar & Grill, Delmanor, and more
June 30, 2020
News and views on the safest ways to reopen your restaurant
June 11, 2020
Join our FREE online restaurant directory today
May 28, 2020
How the Canadian restaurant industry is coping with COVID-19
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 updates
March 18, 2020
The proactive restaurant owner’s guide to coronavirus
March 10, 2020
Top 5: Our top 5 stories in February
March 3, 2020
Be part of this year’s CR&B Show!
February 27, 2020
Canadian chefs do Canada proud at the 2020 IKA Culinary Olympics
February 25, 2020
A rear-view reflection on foodservice trends for 2020
February 19, 2020
Caffeine Clamour: The latest trends in coffee, tea, and milk
February 11, 2020
Top 5: Our top stories in January
February 4, 2020
Breaking with Tradition
January 28, 2020
Chef Q&A with Blair Lebsack and Caitlin Fulton
January 21, 2020
Trend watch: what’s on the menu in 2020
January 14, 2020
Top 5: Our top stories in December
January 7, 2020
2019
Hard Bargain: Third-party delivery may be costly, but restaurateurs can’t afford not to engage with it
December 17, 2019
Q&A with Robin Wasicuna
December 13, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in November
December 3, 2019
Flavouring the Future
November 21, 2019
In With the Old: Don’t forget about the classics
November 19, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in October
November 6, 2019
The 2019 CR&B Show is ready — are you?
October 29, 2019
Sophomore Year: The CR&B Show is maintaining its rep
October 23, 2019
The Canadian Restaurant & Bar Show Walks the Talk
October 15, 2019
Concept Watch: Chinese comfort food, classic Americana and donuts
October 9, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in September
October 1, 2019
Hard Bargain: The costly necessity of delivery
September 24, 2019
Purpose-Driven: Mohamad Fakih looks past profit
September 17, 2019
There’s more than just one kind of cannabis user
September 10, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in August
September 3, 2019
How better labelling could help sustainable fishing
August 27, 2019
The life of a chef is incredibly stressful, but that can change
August 20, 2019
Make your business sing with the right music
August 13, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in July
August 6, 2019
Q&A with Jesse Friesen: “We’ll become a destination”
July 30, 2019
Taking Flight: How Wing’n It got off the ground
July 23, 2019
Sweet Spot: Winnipeg has a new kind of restaurant scene
July 16, 2019
Waste Not: Diverting food waste is easier than you think
July 9, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in June
July 2, 2019
Trend Watch: Indulgent menu items still hold some sway
June 25, 2019
Between the Farm and Table: Why the GTA needs the OFT
June 18, 2019
How A&W CEO Susan Senecal is ushering a Boomer brand into the modern era
June 12, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in May
June 5, 2019
The new wave of non-alcoholic beverages
May 28, 2019
Emily Wells Q&A: “It’s about working with what you got”
May 22, 2019
Why Boomers are changing foodservice (again)
May 14, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in April
May 7, 2019
Millennials’ kids are already changing foodservice
April 30, 2019
Q&A with chef Jeremy Luypen: “We’re a family”
April 24, 2019
Back to Basics: Why good hospitality is good marketing
April 16, 2019
Context Sensitive: Marketing when it matters most
April 9, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in March
April 2, 2019
Different Takes on New Tech: What’s next in foodservice
March 26, 2019
New School: Culinary Programs are Growing Up
March 19, 2019
Q&A with John MacNeil: “The sky’s the limit right now”
March 13, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in February
March 6, 2019
Competitive Streak: Rahil Rathod is one of Canada’s top culinary competitors
February 26, 2019
Why restaurateurs should make the unfamiliar familiar
February 19, 2019
Bioplastic straws are a little shift in a big new direction
February 12, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in January
February 5, 2019
The Triple Bottom Line: Farm to Table to Sustainability
January 31, 2019
Think the food in retirement homes is boring? Think again
January 22, 2019
Trend Watch: Mediterranean flair, spicy condiments and coconut-flavoured sweets
January 15, 2019
Top 5: Our top stories in December
January 8, 2019
2018
Here for the Long Haul: Why food halls are here to stay
December 18, 2018
Cheese Tea? How Instagram is changing foodservice
December 11, 2018
Top 5: Our top stories in November
December 4, 2018
Mark Singson: From Top Chef to pop-up chef
November 27, 2018
Pizza Perfection: Finding the right oven for your restaurant
November 20, 2018
Trend Watch: Non-traditional pizza, seeds and tofu
November 13, 2018
Top 5: Our top stories in October
November 6, 2018
Catfished: Mislabelled seafood is the new normal
October 30, 2018
Listen to industry leaders talk shop at the CR&B Show
October 23, 2018
Top restaurateurs headline CR&B’s can’t-miss sessions
October 17, 2018
Walking the Talk: Two chefs’ roads to becoming culinary masters
October 10, 2018
Top 5: Our top stories in September
October 5, 2018
Unconventional: The MTCC does local, and they do it big
September 28, 2018
Trend Watch: Lemons, old faves and things house-made
September 25, 2018
Chef Q&A: BMeX Group’s Kayle Burns
September 14, 2018
Top 5: Our top stories in August
September 6, 2018
Trend Watch: Re-imagining the family dinner
August 28, 2018
Who Wants Breakfast? Making mornings profitable
August 21, 2018
Passion for Product: CRAFT Beer Market’s PJ L’Heureux
August 14, 2018
Top 5: Our top stories in July
August 7, 2018
Chick-fil-A expansion into Toronto prompts backlash on social media
July 31, 2018
Trend Report: Mealtimes give way to all-day eating
July 24, 2018
Toronto’s Vegan with a Vision: Doug McNish
July 17, 2018
How restaurateurs can avoid the dead ends of delivery
July 10, 2018
Top 5: Our top stories in June
July 3, 2018
Trend Report: Restaurants, cities and consumers are taking notice of food waste
June 26, 2018
How two chefs are cooking up next-level vegan brunch
June 19, 2018
MediaEdge reveals Canadian Restaurant & Bar Show
June 12, 2018
Top Five: Plant-based eating is mainstreaming, so how can you profit from it?
June 5, 2018
Here comes the sun: Getting ready for patio season
May 29, 2018
Menu trends to keep an eye on as the weather heats up
May 22, 2018
Plant-based eating is mainstreaming: Profit from it
May 15, 2018
Use Google Posts to increase traffic to your restaurant
May 8, 2018
Developing staff engagement for a positive guest experience
May 1, 2018
The biggest problem with your restaurant marketing
April 25, 2018
Developing staff engagement for positive guest experiences
April 17, 2018
Will digital technology hinder or enhance your business?
April 10, 2018
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
April 3, 2018
Convenience and culture create the modern lunch daypart
March 27, 2018
Three tools every restaurant manager should be using
March 20, 2018
Menu trends to watch for March 2018
March 13, 2018
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
March 6, 2018
How technology will turn chains into independents
February 27, 2018
Improve table turns and diner satisfaction with analytics
February 20, 2018
Creating change in your restaurant: From concept to reality
February 13, 2018
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
February 7, 2018
Restaurant service training techniques
February 1, 2018
Rethinking themed restaurant design
January 23, 2018
Menu trends to watch in January 2018
January 16, 2018
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
January 9, 2018
2017
Trending: The move to artisanal foods
December 19, 2017
Seasonal hiring best practices
December 12, 2017
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
December 5, 2017
Five common franchisee mistakes to avoid on the road to success
November 28, 2017
How restaurants can overcome the chef shortage
November 21, 2017
Good restaurant design stands the test of time
November 14, 2017
November’s top menu trends to watch
November 7, 2017
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
November 3, 2017
Technomic releases its 2018 Canadian Trends Forecast
October 31, 2017
The parallels between food and restaurant design
October 24, 2017
Q&A: Chef Steve Gonzalez, Restaurants for Change chef ambassador
October 17, 2017
Mustard: Wholesome ingredients stand the test of time
October 10, 2017
Ontario’s annual minimum wage increase comes into effect
October 3, 2017
How technology impacts restaurant operations
September 26, 2017
Can an apple a day keep the blues away? The psychological benefits of good nutrition
September 19, 2017
September’s top menu trends to watch
September 12, 2017
Alternative financing: Know your options
September 5, 2017
Drug testing and safety in a Smart Serve environment
August 29, 2017
Authenticity is vital as interest in ethnic foods grows
August 22, 2017
August’s top restaurant concepts to watch
August 15, 2017
Meat prices to increase with minimum wage, along with restaurant bills
August 8, 2017
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
August 4, 2017
Alternative proteins (like crickets!) that are gaining popularity
August 1, 2017
Pest management during restaurant renovations
July 25, 2017
Appetizer trends to incorporate into your concept
July 18, 2017
July’s top restaurant menu trends to watch
July 11, 2017
Beginning construction on your restaurant
July 4, 2017
QSRs pave the way for breakfast dining trends
June 27, 2017
Dairy ingredients gaining a share of the spotlight
June 20, 2017
Breakfast insights from the latest issue of CRFN
June 13, 2017
Vegetables gaining popularity at the centre of the plate
June 6, 2017
Food quality trumps service in driving business growth
May 30, 2017
Your restaurant’s renovation: It’s time for design
May 23, 2017
How social media can help grow your brand
May 16, 2017
Menu trends to watch include new takes on poke and LTOs
May 9, 2017
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
May 5, 2017
Plant-based proteins poised for growth on Canadian plates
May 2, 2017
Dining out with food allergies
April 25, 2017
Clean taps ensure a quality draught beer experience
April 18, 2017
Is your business compliant with accessibility laws?
April 11, 2017
April’s top restaurant concepts to watch
April 4, 2017
Budget 2017 and the impact on foodservice
March 28, 2017
A conversation with King Street Food Company
March 21, 2017
Technomic reveals the top menu trends in March
March 14, 2017
Canadian foodservice faces more competition, weaker spending
March 7, 2017
Technology and the future of the foodservice industry
February 28, 2017
How to create pre-trade show buzz using social media
February 21, 2017
February’s top restaurant concepts
February 14, 2017
Top 5: What’s trending in foodservice
February 10, 2017
Using crowdsourcing to curate new dishes
February 7, 2017
How to offer up quality beer flights and samples
January 31, 2017
Use menu engineering to boost your bottom line
January 24, 2017
How to get started with your restaurant’s renovation
January 17, 2017
Heads up: Cauliflower is the next big menu trend
January 10, 2017
