No end in sight for restaurant labour shortages

For six months now, many industries have experienced devastating labour shortages. That remains a major factor for a large majority of restaraunts in October, according to new data. Alignable’s October Hiring Poll of 3,181 small business owners found that nearly four in five (78 per cent of) restaurant owners say the lack of workers cuts into […]

Quebec vaccine passport takes effect amid widespread support

The Quebec vaccine passport has officially gone into effect from September 1, meaning that all on-site dining patrons at restaurants must now require proof they have received double vaccination. To enter restaurants or bars for indoor or outdoor dining, as well as many other non-essential businesses and services, Quebecers aged 13 and up must show […]

How Music can Increase a Restaurant’s Profits

From slow jazz to trendy pop, music plays a central role in creating a restaurant that customers want to return to and recommend to others. Just as the decor and level of service impact a customer’s decision to order dessert or ask for an early bill, sound has the power to evoke the right ambiance […]