The rising importance of multiplatform operations

The increasing prominence and profitability of off-premises dining has been a prominent accelerated shift throughout the pandemic. Now and moving forward, restaurants must realize that appealing to the multiplatform customer is vital for survival and success. Financial services company Rabobank estimates that even coming into COVID-19, off-premises sales had increased nearly four times faster than […]

JUST EAT announces industry-first free delivery

Press release Canadians can now order from thousands of restaurants – with no delivery fee! So long to pesky delivery charges! In an industry-first, JUST EAT Canada, the nation’s largest restaurant delivery app, is rolling out free delivery on thousands of restaurants nation-wide. “As Canada’s market leader in the food delivery space, JUST EAT is constantly striving to […]

Key legal issues for the foodservice industry

By Chad Finkelstein It is an exciting time to be a restaurant owner. Marketing options to reach customers are limitless. A carefully established brand has more resonance and power than ever before.  Emerging technologies in the area of mobile payment are keeping costs down and transactions moving faster. And the franchise model continues to show […]