Diversity and inclusion can be a tough topic in the restaurant industry and there have been suggestions that operators and employees do not necessarily see eye-to-eye on the important issue. Addressing the historical imbalance is increasingly integral for the industry’s future. While all restaurants and restaurateurs must do their part, the franchising side of the […]
A new survey released on August 3 by the U.S. National Restaurant Association found that the restaurant industry has a far greater percentage of female entry-level workers than female executives — but restaurants don’t necessarily report that accurately. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), and the Cornell […]
Despite efforts to improve diversity in foodservice, the industry is still lagging behind many other sectors, as well as its own targets, according to a new study from Deloitte and The Food Industry Association (FMI). The report found that while 68 per cent of food and beverage companies are training their employees on diversity and […]
Press release Restaurants from coast-to-coast make inaugural list of Canada’s greatest gastronomic destinations As executive chefs and restaurateurs across the country draw on autumn for inspiration during a new season of dining, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group, revealed the 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in Canada for 2016. The list reflects […]
