The 2026 restaurant cyber threat landscape

By Evelyn Long Canada’s restaurant industry has embraced digital transformation at breakneck speed. From cloud-based point-of-sale systems to mobile ordering apps, technology has become the backbone of modern operations. However, this rapid evolution has a dangerous side effect: your restaurant is now a target for sophisticated cyberattacks that can cripple your business overnight. Understanding the […]

AI, cybersecurity, and the future of dining

By Trish Dyl In 2025, over 30 per cent of hospitality businesses suffered at least one cyberattack, with breaches costing upwards of $3.4 million each. Digital transformation is both an opportunity and a crisis point, which is a glaring concern in Canada’s restaurant sector. As rapid tech adoption is outpacing the safeguards that keep businesses […]

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 […]