Five things you need to know about running a restaurant

By the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia There are many appealing factors to running your own restaurant – it’s exciting, fast-paced, you get to be your own boss, make a name for yourself, and so many more. The one thing you will never hear a restaurant owner say is “how easy it is.” Ask any […]

Helping your business stand out in a crowded marketplace

By Mark Dempsey Welcome to today’s reality. Consumers are reluctant to visit foodservice. Operators are struggling to differentiate and drive traffic. Tough economic times – such as the rise of the national unemployment rate (up to 7.1 per cent) — ensure that Canadians continue to spend cautiously. Traffic, which is already challenged, will continue to […]