Adapting to change: Setting diner expectations indoors and out
When preparing to reopen, restaurant owners will have to rethink their method for taking reservations, their customer flow, and their patio layout.
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Canadian government injects $9.2 million into agriculture skills program for youth
The funds will help create up to 700 new positions for youth in the agriculture industry through the Youth Employment and Skills Program.
CECRA now accepting applications
Applications are being staggered based on property location and size to help offset the expected interest in the program.
Fire safety imperative when returning to the new normal: NFPA
A new fact sheet from the NFPA is available for retail outlets, restaurants, and other businesses preparing to reopen post-COVID-19.
Retail Council of Canada calls for moratorium on commercial evictions in Ontario
The organization reports 48 per cent of its members indicated they have not been able to pay their rent during the pandemic.
Predicting the future of dine-in
A different brand identity and new business model may be on the menu for Canadian restaurants reopening their dining rooms post-COVID-19.
Should masks be used as an extension of your restaurant’s brand?
Restaurants and bars can utilize reusable branded masks to extend their marketing reach while keeping customers safe and happy, according to Marc Gordon.
ORHMA develops best-practices guide for reopening
To help ease the confusion and apprehension surrounding the reopening of hospitality businesses across the province, the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), in conjunction with legal advisors, government agencies, and other industry experts, has released a practical guide and support program called DineSafe. As described by the ORHMA, the program focuses “on processes […]
Canadian foodservice sales dealt big hit by COVID-19: Ipsos
Market researcher Ipsos predicts the foodservice industry will contract by 26 per cent at best during the remainder of 2020.
Owner-operated small businesses included in Canada Emergency Business Account expansion
Changes to the CEBA will allow more Canadian small businesses to access interest-free loans that will help cover operating costs during the pandemic.
