Sustainability goals are insignificant without cold chain accountability

By Madan Kanala The restaurant industry is under growing pressure to operate sustainably, from reducing waste and lowering energy usage to improving transparency in supply chains. Many brands now proudly advertise their sustainability pledges. But there’s a gap between goals and execution that’s rarely addressed: the cold chain. Behind every sustainability metric is a critical […]

The silent profit leak: cold chain failure

By Madan Kanala Across Canada, restaurant operators are navigating what feels like an unrelenting financial squeeze. Food costs are up, labour remains scarce and expensive, and many locations are still recovering from the persistent aftershocks of the pandemic. But even as operators optimize staffing, renegotiate supplier contracts, and revisit pricing, many are still missing a […]

Restaurant insurance in a post-pandemic world

By Madan Kanala The restaurant insurance landscape has shifted dramatically since the pandemic. Insurers are more cautious, claims are scrutinized more closely, and premiums have risen in response to mounting risks across the industry. For operators, this means higher costs and a new focus on risk mitigation. But here’s what many haven’t realized: in this […]